Gregorio M. Mallare Sr. of Indian Shores, FL has peacefully reunited with Our Creator on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 at the Bay Pines VA Hospice & Palliative Care Center. He was born in his native Philippines in Acao, Bauang, La Union and moved to Canton, MI in 1970. He retired to Indian Shores in the year 2000.
He received his bachelors degree in business administration at the University of the East, Manila, Philippines and received his doctorate of animal husbandry at Manila Central University, Philippines. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict on the USS Bennington. He later worked at the US Postal Service for 18 years.
He is survived by his wife, Priscilla, whom he has been married for 53 years. Has proudly raised 5 children: Joel Sr. (married to Darlene), Gregorio Jr. (Erin), Christine (Joseph), Caroline (Robert) and Rosemarie (Mariano). He has 7 beautiful and talented grandchildren: Joel Jr., Nicholas, Lauren, Jessica, Joey, Joshua and Rebecca. Also survived by his sister-in-law Perlita Crisostomo and many nephews and nieces. He lived a wonderful life and accomplished many dreams.
He loved to bowl, and was an avid sports fan of Detroit and Tampa. He will be missed immensely for his kind and loving ways and as Psalm 23:6 says, "Surely goodness will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
The family will receive friends at 12 – 1 PM on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 at the St. Jerome Catholic Church for viewing and eulogies. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1PM.
Graveside services will be held at 10:45 AM, Dec. 28, 2011 at the Bay of Pines National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to:
St. Jerome Catholic Church
10895 Hamlin Blvd.
Largo, FL 33775
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To the Mallare family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. Greg Harwick, IBM
May he rest in peace and may the Mallare family find strength to cope with the loss of their loved one.
Greg – so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing; I know you can lean on family and friends to find some comfort as you grieve.
Dear Priscilla and family,
We want to extend to you our deepest sympathy.
What a beautiful write-up of such a wonderful husband and family man. We never met him, but knowing Greg (through Erin) we know that he had to be very special.
We wish we could be with you during this week, but you will be in our thoughts and prayers. We are so glad that we at least were able to meet you last February when Eileen died.
May God comfort your heart with the knowledge that family is FOREVER.
Sincerely, Pam and Don Brennan (Erin’s Aunt and Uncle)
Dear Christine and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are sorry to hear of your loss.
The Carman family
We want to extend our deepest sympathies. Please know how our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Mallare Family. The Kerpsack Family.
Gregorio, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Greg – my deepest condolences.
Mallare Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you doing this time. Your dad was such a terrific man. God Bless. Kathy Wideman
Christine,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your Dad rest in peace.
To my aunt Precy and cousins, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Greg,I was so sorry to hear about your Dad’s death. Even though I have never met your family,I am sure they are grieving the same way we all do and my heart and my prayers go out to all of you.
I will continue to remember your Dad in my daily prayers together with Eileen and Charlie.
May God Bless you all and give you the strength you need in the coming days.
Love.
Aunt Gail
Thank you all for your kind words, nice thoughts and prayers. It sure is comforting during this difficult time.