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Timothy A. Virzi died unexpectedly of natural causes at his Kitty Hawk home April 21, 2026. Tim had been in declining health for the past several months following a massive stroke. He was born in Norfolk, VA but considered the Outer Banks home. Here, Timothy developed an appreciation for great food and became a successful chef. Tim worked in several notable restaurant venues throughout the beach. He created unique and memorable dishes for the enjoyment of thousands of locals and visitors alike.
Survivors include his three children Cameron, of Hatteras, Madison (Alex) of South Carolina, and Lydia (TW) of Grandy as well as his three grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
The family is honoring Tim's preference for cremation and plans for his future memorial gathering are pending at this time. In lieu of flowers or food, the Virzi family is urgently and gratefully seeking assistance to offset Tim's cremation expenses. Please share expressions of sympathy with the family on-line at www.gallopfuneralservices.com.

Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.
Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.
Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.