On March 8, 2022 David Robert Galli passed away peacefully at his home in Redwood City, CA in the loving presence of his family.  Born Dec 30, 1945 in San Francisco, CA he was the only son to Italian parents Elmo Galli and Laura Healy.  Raised in the Excelsior District, David attended Corpus Christi Elementary, Riordan High and graduated from SF State with a degree in Business Administration.

David ("Nonno") is survived by his 3 sons, Matthew, Nathan and Darrell; his adoring life partner, Andra Flynn; 5 wonderful grandchildren, Jacob, Dominic, Ava, Lucca and Sofia; 3 daughters-in-law, Christine, Nicole and Anne; his stepdaughter, Morgan and stepson Jonathan; and his marvelous Aunt Jean.

After serving in the U.S. Army Reserves as a medic and a year of volunteer work with AmeriCorps VISTA, David entered real estate under the mentorship of his stepfather, Les Healy, at Pen Pac Realty.  He then started Galli Realty where he thrived, eventually serving as President for the Redwood City-San Carlos-Belmont Board of Realtors.  David personified what an honest businessman rooted in principal, integrity and loyalty could achieve, often referring to his close associates and partners as, "the greatest ever."

While raising his family, David found great value in extended family vacations to Coronado, Napa, Trinity Lake, Mexico, Twain Harte and Lake Tahoe.  He got tremendous joy watching his love of snow skiing pass down to his children and grandchildren.  In recent years David and Andra explored all corners of the globe, immersing themselves in local cultures far and wide.

Dave was an avid art, wine and music enthusiast and his passion for cooking peaked yearly during his highly anticipated holiday meals.  As a car collector he enjoyed automobile clubs, participating in car shows and "making the rounds" at the carwashes.  He looked forward to walks in San Francisco, discussing literature in his book club and staying physically fit well into his 70s.  As a lifelong Giants fan, the "torture" titles of 10', 12' and 14' etched into him an indelible satisfaction helping atone for 2002.

David's thoughtfulness, generosity and sincerity emitted a charismatic magnetism that touched countless lives.  He had an endearing smile and brilliant sense of humor filled with intelligent wit.  His passion for life was infectious and his courageous perseverance inspiring.  While David enjoyed so much beauty this world has to offer, he cherished nothing greater than spending time in the presence of his dearest friends and those he loved.  He will be immensely missed.

On Friday, March 18, at 10:00 AM a Funeral Mass will be held at St. Charles Church, 880 Tamarack Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070.  A reception will follow at Twin Pines, in the Lodge, 40 Twin Pines Ln, Belmont, CA 94002.

In lieu of flowers, donations for AML research in David's memory can be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society found at LLS.org .