Background
He was born on September 11, 1919 in Antioch, California.
He was born on September 11, 1919 in Antioch, California.
He attended Modesto Junior College and then enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World World War World War II He founded one of the largest family-owned dairy operations in the world, Joseph Gallo Farms, which produces dairy products including a variety of cheeses. He died on February 17, 2007 from a series of strokes.