In 1960 he married Carol Thomas and “moved down to the city”—Angelica. Their first Anniversary was crowned with a draft notice in the mail that very day. Paul spent most of his next two years in his jeep driving Major Lynn around the Isthmus of Panama. Several lasting friendships were formed during those two years with the US Army.
Returning home to Angelica he quickly became an integral part of the community joining the Angelica Fire Company in 1965, helping organize the first Rescue Squad in 1967, becoming Fire Chief in 1980 and remaining in that position for 25 years. During over 50 years in the Fire Service, he responded to over 5000 incidents from a cat up a tree to CPR and very serious accidents. Paul also was a certified EMT for 37 years while serving as Captain of the Rescue Squad for four years. That leadership and EMT work earned him the Harriet E. Weber EMS Leadership Award from New York State.
Paul served as Allegany County Fire Coordinator for nine years and on the Angelica Town Board for over 30 years.
Meanwhile the Hardware business grew with three stores – encompassing Belfast, Angelica and Cuba at one time. The Cuba store is currently still in service. Paul always felt he had the greatest Employees in the world.
All of Paul’s accomplishments completely ignore the kindness and compassion that marked his personality. He was quiet, gentle and unassuming in all his dealings with people. Family and friends appreciated his passion for the community. All those who knew him will remember him for his storytelling. His memories will live on through stories.
Paul is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carol, his two children Brett (Chris) Gallmann and Jill Gallmann Bennett. Grandchildren include Kara (Steve) Sutton, Ryan (Sheyenne) Gallmann, Tyler Bennett (Kasey), Noah Bennett (Lyn), Mackenzie Bennett, and Bailey Bennett. Great Grandchildren Teddy Sutton, Arlo Sutton and Archer Gallmann plus several nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by his brother, Alton (Betty) Gallmann.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Angelica Free Library and Allegany County Cancer Services or a charity of your choice.
The family will be present on Friday (October 4, 2024) from 1-3pm & 5-7pm at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Angelica, where a Funeral Service will be on Saturday (October 5, 2024) at 1:00pm with Pastor David Ford officiating. Burial will be at Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.
Returning home to Angelica he quickly became an integral part of the community joining the Angelica Fire Company in 1965, helping organize the first Rescue Squad in 1967, becoming Fire Chief in 1980 and remaining in that position for 25 years. During over 50 years in the Fire Service, he responded to over 5000 incidents from a cat up a tree to CPR and very serious accidents. Paul also was a certified EMT for 37 years while serving as Captain of the Rescue Squad for four years. That leadership and EMT work earned him the Harriet E. Weber EMS Leadership Award from New York State.
Paul served as Allegany County Fire Coordinator for nine years and on the Angelica Town Board for over 30 years.
Meanwhile the Hardware business grew with three stores – encompassing Belfast, Angelica and Cuba at one time. The Cuba store is currently still in service. Paul always felt he had the greatest Employees in the world.
All of Paul’s accomplishments completely ignore the kindness and compassion that marked his personality. He was quiet, gentle and unassuming in all his dealings with people. Family and friends appreciated his passion for the community. All those who knew him will remember him for his storytelling. His memories will live on through stories.
Paul is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carol, his two children Brett (Chris) Gallmann and Jill Gallmann Bennett. Grandchildren include Kara (Steve) Sutton, Ryan (Sheyenne) Gallmann, Tyler Bennett (Kasey), Noah Bennett (Lyn), Mackenzie Bennett, and Bailey Bennett. Great Grandchildren Teddy Sutton, Arlo Sutton and Archer Gallmann plus several nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by his brother, Alton (Betty) Gallmann.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Angelica Free Library and Allegany County Cancer Services or a charity of your choice.
The family will be present on Friday (October 4, 2024) from 1-3pm & 5-7pm at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Angelica, where a Funeral Service will be on Saturday (October 5, 2024) at 1:00pm with Pastor David Ford officiating. Burial will be at Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.
