Eugene ‘Gene’ Raymond Galla – Grindstone

Eugene “Gene” Raymond Galla, age 84, of Grindstone, passed away on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va., with his loving family by his side. He was born on Aug. 21, 1936, a son of John Joseph and Anna Kolesar Galla. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Vera Nadia Sawchuk Galla; siblings: Joseph, Andrew, John, George, Ann Ziemba and Paul, who was killed in action during the Korean conflict. Gene proudly served his country in the U.S Army. He was an avid farmer who loved being outdoors working in his garden, doing yard work and especially cutting grass. He was loved by many who appreciated his welcoming demeanor and how easy it was to talk to him. Gene is survived by his loving son, Paul Steven Galla and his wife, Dana of Grindstone; grandchildren; Joshua, Jessica and Jaden; sister, Helen Patrick of Monessen; and loving friends, Blanche and Dennis Carr. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at the Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Grindstone, with Father Thumma Fathimareddy, celebrant. Interment is private, however a memorial luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. in the St. Cecilia’s church hall after Mass for those that wish to pay their respects. The BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME, Perryopolis, Pa. has been entrusted with Gene’s professional funeral arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at blair-lowther.com.