Annette Gallo Mani

Annette Gallo Mani, 61, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Peter Andrew Mani entered into eternal rest Monday, May 17, 2021. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 21, 2021 in the Cathedral of St. John The Baptist, 120 Broad Street at 11:00 a.m. Prayers of Farewell and Final Commendation will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with the Rosary being recited at 6:45 p.m.Annette was born April 17, 1960 in Newark, New Jersey, daughter of Rose Marie LaPlaca Gallo and the late Gene Gallo. She earned her Bachelors Degree from Upsala College and her MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University and worked for the Union Camp Corporation in Wayne, NJ and Savannah, GA. Annette had a special gift in the many ways she always cared for others. She was an accomplished Certified Personal Trainer and enthusiastic Instructor of Barre Exercise for 25 years. Annette loved children and was a devoted mentor with Reading Partners in Charleston County Elementary Schools where she was also a volunteer Art Teacher Assistant.She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Peter of Charleston, SC; mother, Rose Marie Gallo of Pompton Lakes, NJ; daughter, Taryn Rose Mani; son, Peter "Drew" Mani both of Charleston, SC; brothers: Thomas Gallo (Joseph Merante) of New York, NY and Frank Gallo of Mantoloking, NJ; sisters-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Mani, Susan May (David) and Jeane Quigley; brother-in-law John Matuscak (Jill) and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and godchildren.Gifts in her memory may be made to Memminger Elementary School, 20 Beaufain St. Charleston, SC 29401. Please note 'In memory of Mrs. Annette' with your gift.