John Onofrio Galasso
February 28, 1945 - January 02, 2019
Laguna Niguel CA
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John Onofrio Galasso
February 28, 1945 - January 02, 2019
Laguna Niguel CA
Obituary
February 28, 1945-January 2, 2019
John was born in South Gate, CA on February 28, 1945 to Angelina and Bernard Galasso. John and his siblings Cathy, Lenny, and Bernie grew up in Downey, California. During his youth he enjoyed playing his saxophone and jamming with his band. Some of his favorite memories growing up were family gatherings and spending time with his 29 first cousins. John attended Downey High School where he excelled in sports, especially football. John served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy. While in the Navy he made two lifelong friends with Weldon Smith and Jim Thompson. During high school and his early twenties, John worked at Torino Bakery learning the bread business from his dad, uncles, and aunt. In 1968 he started Galasso’s Bakery in Garden Grove, California. Over the next 50 years, John was married, had four children, and grew the Bakery from a modest 2 truck endeavor to over 60 trucks.
John’s work ethic was second to none but loved spending time with his family. They traveled often including Hawaii, Mexico, multiple cruises, and throughout the United States. Other hobbies included golfing, watching football, eating fig cookies and Italian food. He and his family attended St. Timothy’s from the late 80’s and participated in building the new church.
John is survived in death by his children, John (Kathryn), Anthony, Lenny, Gina and granddaughter, Emma.
John Onofrio Galasso passed away on January 2, 2019 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Vigil Service
- Date & Time: January 15, 2019 (7:00 PM)
- Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
- Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 581-4300
Memorial Mass
- Date & Time: January 16, 2019 (12:00 PM)
- Venue: St. Timothy Catholic Church
- Location: 29102 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 249-4091
38 responses to John Onofrio Galasso
Andrea Formato says:
January 10, 2019
John, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Barbara Marsh Organ says:
January 10, 2019
My sincere sympathy goes out to John’s extended family. I knew John at Downey High School and have such fond memories of him in my classes.
Jennifer Waggoner says:
January 10, 2019
My prayers with the Galasso Family. Thinking about you all and wishing you strength.
Thomas Calvert says:
January 10, 2019
So sorry to hear – I knew John in High School and would see at various reunions. To the family I very sorry for your loss.
Gabby Horn says:
January 11, 2019
We will miss you G-man thank you for all the wonderful memories, such a generous kind hearted man. I am proud to have had you as my son’s godfather couldn’t have picked a better one, wish we could have had you around longer. My condolences goes out to the Galasso family, may you rest in peace . Love abd miss you