Barbara Gallo

WINSTED — Barbara Gallo died Nov. 23, 2010, at the age of 68 after suffering a stroke. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Erly Paul Gallo, a local physician, whom she met and married at their alma mater, St. Bonaventure University.

Barb was a lifelong animal lover who bred and showed Old English sheepdogs to International Championships under the kennel name St. Trinian.  She also bred and successfully showed Arabian horses with her family on a national level.

Most recently, she was vice president of The Equestrian Centre in Avon and had established a well-known engraving business called B. Engraved. She was the loving and revered mother of four children, all of whom credit her with their life successes.

Barb took on every challenge with a smile, be it building a barn or creating a piece of art.  She was best friend and mother to all.

She is survived by her children, Dawn Scarpelli and her husband, Peter, Jennifer Gunter and her husband, Michael, Erly Gallo Jr., and Erika Gallo and her companion, Jean Roach; her sister, Susan Golin and her husband, Richard, and their children Joseph and Julia; numerous extended family members; her dear friend, Robin Keable; and her beloved dog, Shorts, and many furry grandchildren.  

Services are private. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, Winsted, has care of the arrangements.  Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.