John J.

Gallant, Sr.

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours for John J. Gallant, Sr in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Saturday, December 21st from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.

At the age of 63, John passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 10th at the Whidden Memorial Hospital after being stricken in his home.
Born in Chelsea, John was one of seven children of the late John and Marie (Wyman) Gallant.  He was a lifelong resident of Chelsea where he attended local schools and raised his family.  He served proudly in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1985.
John was currently working with Cataldo Ambulance Service as a chair car operator and patient transfer specialist.  His work as a first responder was his life's devotion.
He was also a member of the former French Naturalization Club, where he was a favored nighttime DJ.

He was the devoted father of Terry Godfrey and her husband Lester of Beverly, and John J. Gallant, Jr.  Special uncle of Theresa Gallant, and cherished grandfather of Vianna, Mackenzie, and Isaac Godfrey, and Ronin Anderson-Gallant.  Loved brother of Margaret Carpenter of Revere, Nancy Welch of NH, James Gallant of NY, and the late Betty Duerden, Ann Gallant, and Bernard "Butchie" Gallant.  He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.