Ernesto Gallego, age 91 of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Monday, May 21, 2012 after a valiant battle with a chronic illness. Ernesto was born in Havana, Cuba and moved to the United States in 1961 with his family. He was an Administrator for many years with the Palm Beach County Water Works. He was a devout Catholic who loved his "Lord and Savior Jesus Christ". He will be forever remembered as a tough, handsome man; who loved to exercise in his younger years by lifting weights and pumping iron and boxing. Ernesto loved to fly on planes and always wanted to get a pilot's license but because of his color...
Ernesto Gallego, age 91 of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Monday, May 21, 2012 after a valiant battle with a chronic illness. Ernesto was born in Havana, Cuba and moved to the United States in 1961 with his family. He was an Administrator for many years with the Palm Beach County Water Works. He was a devout Catholic who loved his "Lord and Savior Jesus Christ". He will be forever remembered as a tough, handsome man; who loved to exercise in his younger years by lifting weights and pumping iron and boxing. Ernesto loved to fly on planes and always wanted to get a pilot's license but because of his color blindness could not qualify for pilot. He was a smart, educated, polite and loving family man; gentle in his ways but strong in his actions if need be. Ernesto will also be remembered for his strong handshake that meant you had his word and loyalty. Ernesto is left to grieve his loss by his loving niece, Daisy Badia and her husband, Eddy Badia of Miami, FL and his close friend, Maria Martinez of West Palm Beach, FL. A Vistiation and Celebration of Life Service will begin on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 10AM - 11AM at Mizell-Faville-Zern Funeral Home Chapel, 6411 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33405 (561) 833-4061 with Father Jose Crucet from St. Juliana Catholic Church the celebrant. Catholic Burial Rites will be held in Hillcrest Memorial Park, 6411 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33405 (561) 582-4131. Online Condolences can be shared at: www.mizellfavillezern.com.