John Onofrio Galasso

John Onofrio Galasso

February 28, 1945 - January 02, 2019
Laguna Niguel CA

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

  1. 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.

  2. RIP Big John …..

  3. Karen Cosme says:

    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

    1. Thank you so much Karen

  4. Brian and Clare Kretzmer extend our sympathy to the Galasso family. RIP among the angels.

  5. Rest In Peace From the Cappasola family

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