William G Gallop, Jr (Billy) 73, of Maricopa, AZ peacefully passed away following an illness on Thursday March 30, 2023 with his family by his side. He was the husband of Marylou (McCarthy) Gallop, they shared 50 years of marriage.
Billy was born in Acushnet, MA, son of the late William G Gallop, Sr and the late Beatrice (Brayton) Gallop and had been a longtime resident of New Bedford, MA until moving to Maricopa, AZ six years ago. He was a 1970 graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School. Prior to retirement, he worked for A. Walecka & Son Movers, the City of New Bedford as a Building Inspector and doing maintenance for the New Bedford School Department Ma
Billy was a member of the South Shore Antique Automobile Club, the Antique Automobile Club of America and the New Bedford Revolver and Rifle Club. He was an animal lover and loved all his dogs including Copper and his girl, the late Lucy.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his brother George E Gallop of Maricopa, AZ, his niece Jenn Corey-Figlioli and her husband Shawn of E. Freetown, MA, and many cousins. He was the brother of the late Christine A Gallop of New Bedford, MA.
Visitation will be at 10:00am Friday April 28, 2023, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 at the Potter Funeral Home 81 Reed Road Westport, MA. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Animal Shelter of your choice.