Frank Gallo
April 23, 2026
Col. Frank G. Gallo , USAF Ret., died on April 23rd 2026 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Vanita, his daughters Lyn Heathershaw, Patricia Shapiro and Jean Manning- Clark, as well as five grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. His daughter Katherine preceded him in death. Frank flew the F86 Saber jet, the B-52 Stratofortress, the Douglas C47 Skytrain, and the North American Saber liner during his years in the Air Force. He also served as an air traffic controller. After a tour of duty at the Pentagon, he ended his career with a tour of duty at the Air Force Accounting and Finance Offices in Denver, where he decided to retire after 27 years of service. As a civilian, Frank was employed by the State of Colorado as Director of Financial Services at the Colorado Judicial Department from which he retired in 1991. He and his wife Vanita enjoyed living in Costa Rica for 10 years and also restoring an old colonial house in Granada, Nicaragua. He was proud to be a member of Post No. 1 of the American Legion in Granada. Frank’s favorite activities were traveling the world via cruse ships and ATVing with friends in Moab. Frank was active in the local aviation community, serving as President of the Colorado Pilots Association and participating in many flying activities.
There will be a Memorial Service for him on May 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Drinkwine Family Mortuary, 999 West Littleton Boulevard, Littleton, Co. Refreshments follow.
