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
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38 responses to John Onofrio Galasso
Paula Costello says:
January 13, 2019
Bernie and Sharon, So Sorry to hear of your loss of your beloved brother. Prayers to all of the Galasso family. May you find strength with each other.
Steve & Max Petersen says:
January 13, 2019
RIP Big John …..
Karen Cosme says:
January 14, 2019
I just heard this just now, so sorry to hear this news. My sympathy to all the Galasso family, may he RIP!
Sincerely,
Karen Cosme
John B. Galasso says:
January 18, 2019
Thank you so much Karen
Clare Kretzmer says:
January 15, 2019
Brian and Clare Kretzmer extend our sympathy to the Galasso family. RIP among the angels.
Robert Cappasola says:
January 15, 2019
Rest In Peace From the Cappasola family