Leon J. Galli, 73, a resident of Manchester, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness.
Born in Bennington on March 2, 1947, he was the son of the late John and Betty (Chapman) Galli. Leon received his education in the Arlington schools and was a graduate of Arlington Memorial High School.
In earlier years he was employed at Globe Union in Bennington and later worked for 35 years at Stanley Tools Eagle Square plant in Shaftsbury until the time of his retirement.
Leon was a former member of the Eagle Hose Company, Bennington Fire Department. He was an avid Nascar fan. Leon always had pet dog which he enjoyed thoroughly.
Survivors include a son, James P. Galli of Bennington and a son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Amy Galli of Deerfield, MA; three grandchildren, Evan, Lauren and Colin; the mother of his children, Barbara Galli of South Deerfield, MA; three siblings, Donna (Dennis) Gauthier of Bennington, Joseph Galli of Pownal and Kathy Stratton of Florida; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Private services will take place at the convenience of the family.
Burial will take place in the family lot in St. Columbians Cemetery in Arlington.
Should friends desire memorial contributions in Leon Galli's memory may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.