Patricia O. Galasso

Patricia “Pat” O. Galasso, 69, of Clear Lake, died Monday, June 26, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. 

A private family memorial service was held.

Patricia was born Aug. 24, 1953, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Harvey J. and Mary Bonita (Christensen) O’Brien. Pat graduated from NUHS in the class of 1971, Cedar Falls. Pat was blessed with a daughter Jessica and a granddaughter, Zeta. Pat was united in marriage to Gene Galasso on March 10, 1984.

Pat’s smile would light up every room. She was known for her contagious optimism and friendly and bubbly personality. Pat loved her family and spent every minute she could with her immediate family, cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and finally her granddaughter. 

Pat was a business icon and a speaker/facilitator that loved helping people find their passion. After speaking with Pat, you could become anything you put your mind to. 

Pat is survived by her husband, Gene Galasso, Clear Lake; daughter, Jessica (Elliot) Mayland, of Maxwell; granddaughter, Zeta; mother, Mary “Betty” O’Brien, Waterloo; siblings, Mary Beth (Fran) O’Brien, of Waterloo, Kathleen (Scott) Lyon, of Cedar Falls, Michael (Narelle) O’Brien, of Clear Lake; along with many aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

Pat is preceded in death by her father, Harvey O’Brien.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.