Paul Gallo, who spent more than five decades behind the microphone as one of the most prominent voices in Mississippi talk radio, died on Sunday at the age of 77.
Host of The Gallo Radio Show on SuperTalk Mississippi, Gallo had been with the statewide network since 1990, serving as “the heartbeat of the SuperTalk Mississippi network,” the outlet shared as it noted his death.
“Mississippi has lost a giant today,” said SuperTalk Mississippi Media owner Steve Davenport. “For over 30 years he was my friend – a true brother in broadcast and in life. To Paul, radio wasn’t just a career, it was a calling. His favorite part of the job, as he often said, was ‘our audience family.’
“His listeners weren’t just numbers, they were the pulse of everything he did,” Davenport continued. “He made everyone feel like they were sitting across the table from an old friend, drawn in by his voice and captivated by his unwavering passion for Mississippi. I will miss him dearly, just as I know people from all corners of this state will miss him.”
“Paul Gallo’s voice may be silent, but his stories, his legacy, and his vision will forever echo across the state he loved so dearly,” a statement from SuperTalk Mississippi concluded.
According to the outlet, Gallo is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patsy, their two children, six grandchildren, and three grandchildren.
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