It is with a Sad Heart that we write of the passing of Vic Gallina. Vic could always be found on the clubhouse deck talking to members.
He will be missed.
GALLINA, Victor, aged 99-1/2, of Wayne, died peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Morris View Healthcare Center. He was born on November 24, 1926, and lived most of his younger years in Belleville and North Bergen, NJ. He was one of 10 children born to the late Joseph and late Angelina (nee Castagna) Gallina who immigrated from Sicily, Italy.
Victor was predeceased by his brothers, Peter, Louis, Joseph and sisters, Louise, Helen, Connie and Dolores and many in-laws.
In addition, he was predeceased by his former wife, Ruth (nee Pedersen) and his beloved wife Marianne who he lived with in North Arlington and Keansburg, NJ. Victor moved to Wayne, NJ after being widowed.
He is survived by his only daughter, Bethann of Parsippany, NJ, his brother, Robert (Bobby) and his wife Jackie of Newton, NJ, many nieces, nephews, step-children, step-grandchildren, friends and neighbors.
Victor was a Heavy Weapons Specialist and Army Band drummer in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the Philippines and Japan. After serving his country, he was honorably discharged on December 10, 1946.
Throughout his life, “Vic” pursued many different professions, such as a deli owner/butcher, gas station/mechanic shop owner, real estate agent, pattern maker for women’s clothing, and a used car salesman. He was the longest living member of North Jersey Gun Club in Fairfield, NJ where he loved trap shooting, fixing guns and helping fellow members. He enjoyed cooking, sewing and leather work.
He enjoyed his time at the Passaic County Adult Daycare Center for Veterans in Totowa, NJ where he would still drive to every day! He looked forward to bingo nights where he lived at Edward Sisco Village in Wayne. Throughout his life he made friends whereever he went and loved talking to people even at the Arbor Ridge Rehab in Wayne and at Morris View in Morristown. He was very grateful for friends Janet Saulter-Hemmer and Tom Hemmer.
A private cremation has taken place. To honor Vic’s memory, remember the good times with him, say a prayer, light a candle or if you so wish, make a memorial donation to the Department of Veteran Affairs at VA.gov or honor him in your own special way.
The Gallina Family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home/Attentive Cremation Service, 180 Harrison Avenue, Garfield, New Jersey 07026 (973-340-7077). Condolences visit www.aloiafuneral.com