Joseph Edward Gallo

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Joseph "Joe" Edward Gallo, Jr. (September 11, 1919 – February 17, 2007) was a prominent California rancher. He ran a successful dairy operation, Joseph Farms, producing dairy products including a variety of cheeses. The company is now run by his son, CEO Michael Gallo. He was the younger brother of Ernest and Julio, founders of E & J Gallo Winery. Joseph was sued by his Brothers, Ernest and Julio, and forced to stop using the Gallo name on his cheese, though the ranch is still called Joseph Gallo Farms.

[edit] References

• Michael J. de la Merced. "Joseph E. Gallo, 87, Brother Who Left Wine for Cheese, Dies." New York Times, February 23, 2007. (registration required.)
• Abby Souza. "Joseph Gallo Dies." Merced Sun-Star, February 20, 2007.
• Hawkes, Ellen. Blood and Wine: Unauthorized Story of the Gallo Wine Empire. Simon & Schuster, 1993.
• USA Today Obituary

[edit] See also

• Livingston, California

[edit] External links

• Joseph Farms.