David Anthony Gallinetti Sr.

Birth date: Apr 5, 1934 Death date: Jan 7, 2020

David Anthony Gallinetti, Sr., age 85, of Tavares passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. He was born April 5, 1934 in Ironwood, MI and moved to Florida in 2000 from Republic, MI. He was a teacher and principal at Republic-Michig Read Obituary

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Judy Setala

295w ago

I was so sorry to hear that Dave had passed, my deepest sympathies to the family. When I talk to others who had gone to RMHS about their favorite teacher, my answer was "Mr. Gallinetti". His enthusiasm and his ability to make a dull class such as "Government & Economics" interesting was the sign of a very good teacher. His current events contest during class made you want to learn what was going on in the world. I never saw him cranky or without a smile on his face. The last time I recall seeing him was at Koski Korners. One of his daughters was getting married & he was so exuberant when talking about it with me. Happy-go-lucky & uplifting is how I'd describe him. Rest in peace, Mr. Gallinetti.

Sister Margey

298w ago

Dear Luryne & Family,

We at St. Augustine Church in Republic are so sorry for your loss. Both of you were such active members of our church. We remembered Dave & also you at our Masses this past weekend - asking our God to walk with you in these hard days.

Blessings on you.
Sister Marge

Donna Rigoni Barto

298w ago

My heartfelt sympathy is extended to the entire Gallinetti Family at this time of great sadness. Luryne and I graduated together from St. Ambrose Catholic High School. David and I grew up in the same neighborhood in Jessieville, Ironwood, Mi. David was a great man and a highly respected educator. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Rigoni Barto

Renee (Valente) Larson

298w ago

in honor of David.

Sending our deepest sympathies & condolences to the family of Mr. Gallinetti. My mother Connee Valente and father Geno S. Valente worked with Mr. Gallinetti at Republic Michigamme for quite a few years. My mom was the 1st grade teacher there up until about 2001, and my father was the band director until he retired around 1990. I remember coming to the school with my parents a number of times and I always remember him being a friendly smiling face! May he rest in peace. ~Renee (Valente) Larson.

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Curtis Oja

299w ago

My sympathy to the Gallinetti family. Mr. Gallinetti was a positive influence on so many lives including mine.

Bob Snd Debbie Bengtson

299w ago

We are sending sympathy and prayers to your family. We were fortunate to know Dave first as our teacher/administrator and later as a friend. Our fond memories of him will remain close in our hearts. Bob and Debbie Bengtson

Vicky Finco

299w ago

When I think of Uncle Dave, it makes me SMILE. He brought LIFE to a room, that booming voice, that KINDNESS, and above all that sense of HUMOR. You could ONLY be happy when you were talking to him - it was contagious. He put you at ease, he cared, he loved his career in EDUCATION—helping students, a mentor to his co-workers.
Aunt Luryne and my cousins were BLESSED to have him as a husband and father. In reflection, I wish I had been able to get to know him better. He loved LIFE, TRAVEL, his FAMILY—things he passed onto his children.
This quote by Don RIckles sums him up — “You can’t study comedy; It’s within you. It’s a personality. My humor is an attitude.” He had that sense of humor! What an incredible man with only a kind word for everyone.
GOD BLESS you Uncle Dave.
Keep HEAVEN laughing....I could see you saying this joke....”If Satan goes bald, there will be hell toupee!”
Love,
Vicky FInco and husband, Dan (a fellow Jessieville neighbor).

John And Serena Wiedemann, Reis And Max

299w ago

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Tom And Mary Jean Schiefelbein

299w ago

Luryne, Gina, Dave Jr., Lisa and families...Tom and I send to you our deepest sympathy ..Dave was a wonderful person and friend..Luryne my special sympathy to you my dearest friend from kindergarten to marriage....This is the second message I have sent because I haven’t seen the first message printed...God Bless you all and I wish we were there to attend the service...Mary Jean and Tom

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299w ago

Sent a Peach, Orange & White Sympathy Standing Spray to the Gallinetti family.

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