Ernest Gallo, American vintner. Named one of Forbes Richest Americans, 2006.
Background
He was born on March 18, 1909 in Jackson, California. His father was Giuseppe Gallo, a.k.a. Joseph, and his mother, Assunta Bianco Gallo, a.k.a.
Together his uncle Michael, his father ran the Gallo Wine Company, a wine distribution company.
Career
He co-founded the East & J Gallo Winery in Modesto, California. Susie. His mother"s family, the Biancos, were winemakers. On June 21, 1933, his father shot his mother and killed himself, then making him an orphan.
He graduated from high school.
He became head of sales, marketing and distribution. Personal life
The couple had two sons: David Gallo (died 1997), and Joseph Gallo.
He was ranked 297th on the 2006 Forbes 400 list of billionaires, with an estimated wealth of United States$1.2 billion. He died on March 6, 2007 in Modesto, California, at the age of ninety-seven.
He was buried in the Saint Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Modesto.
Achievements
Connections
Son of Giuseppe (Joseph) and Assunta (Susie) (Bianco) Gallo. Married Amelia Gallo (deceased 1993). Children: Joseph, David(deceased).