Alexander Dennis Gal

Alexander Dennis Gal, age 79, of Carmel, Indiana passed away January 31, 2022 at Majestic Care of Sheridan. He was born January 20, 1943 at Gary, Indiana to Alexander and Delores (Lambert) Gal.
After completing his education he served his country in the U.S. Army as a Medical Specialist. Upon being honorably discharged he transferred to the United States Army Reserves and worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC. Upon returning to Illinois he worked for an electric company as a service technician.
He was an active member of the Cicero Seventh Day Adventist Church where he served as a greeter. He loved reading and studying the Bible and liked to share his faith with others. He also greatly enjoyed being with his church family.
He dearly loved his wife and family and looked forward to their family gatherings. They related that he was a nice, kind, caring, generous man who enjoyed helping them and also helping others. Being very outgoing, he was truly a "people person".
He was an avid lover of chocolate and any food with chocolate in it was favored by him. He also was an admirer and collector of trains. He liked to ride on trains and even designed and made a layout of a train rail system.
He married Mary Louise (Muldoon) Gal on February 21, 1998. She survives him. Also surviving is a son: Spencer Gal, step-daughter: Deanna L. Petruzelli of Carmel, IN, step-son: Mark A. (Beverly) Petruzelli of Peachtree City, GA, Grandchildren: Jennifer Jeffries, Brandon (Leah) Jeffries, Ari Petruzelli, Danica Petruzelli and Darianna Petruzelli. Also half-siblings Becky (Carl) Manning, Jeff (Jacki) Gal, Melissa (Tim) Hackney, and Christina (Randy) Lawrence.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 3:30 P.M. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 24445 State Road 19, Cicero, IN 46034 with a time of visitation from 2:00 P.M. until time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church with proceeds to go to the Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School. Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel is entrusted with Mr. Gal's care and where you may send condolences at http://www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com.