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William Galgay Obituary

GALGAY, William F. Jr. Husband of the late Fay (Burns) Galgay, died suddenly on 8/27/08, 88 yrs. He was a WWII hero and a Purple Heart recipient & a lifelong gifted tennis player. Originally from Cambridge, he spent the last 30 yrs. in Dennisport. He is survived by his brother James of Belmont, his sister Rosemary of Dennisport, sons Michael of Somerville, William of Newport, Stephen of Concord, Mary of Cambridge, & Martin of Watertown, & 7 grandchildren. Funeral Mass at the Holy Trinity Church, Rte. 28, W. Harwich at 10:00 AM Fri., Sept. 19, and interment at the Veteran's National Cemetery in Bourne at 12:3OPM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the DAV.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 17, 2008.

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Mary Galgay

November 18, 2008

I am William Galgays daughter and as my father was 88 years of age I am wondering if there are any veterans from way back when -who may have known my father and would you mind getting in touch with me Just a try I would love to hear from you to ask about my dad Mary Galgay

Honora (Galgay) Jankowski

October 11, 2008

To uncle Billy's family....Your dad's visits to Pennsylvania and our vacations to the Cape were some of my fondest memories. He loved his family and always shared his stories. When our dad passed away he was remarkable and he, Uncle Jimmy and George provided a much needed New England accent that we miss so much. God bless and know that IRISH eyes are smiling down from heaven as the boys are united.

Brian Mcgovern

September 23, 2008

Mr. Galgay, on our last meeting I was happy to shake and your hand. You are missed and always will be. Brian Mcgovern- Alias- ROGER.

Mary Galgay

September 22, 2008

I hope you were proud of me Dad love Mary

Chris Eordekian

September 19, 2008

Dear Marty and Family, I am very sorry to hear of your dads passing. I have many memories of your father growing up. You are in my thoughts and prayers. EO

Mike Casey

September 19, 2008

Mr. Galgay,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wihs to extend my deepest sympathy.

Rosemary Gallagher

September 18, 2008

To all my cousins-Mary, Mike, Billy, Steve, and Marty,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad.
I have very fond memories of Uncle Bill, the times at the beaches, Plum Island, and especially all the "Galgay" Christmas Holiday parties that Uncle Bill and Aunt Fay would always include and bring me to. It made me feel so special. I was so amazed at the size of the Galgay family clan.
I have so many good memories of my Uncle Bill and Aunt Fay.
May God bless them and may they rest in peace.
Cousin Rosemary

Mary Galgay

September 17, 2008

My father was a little league coach in Cambridge and many of my memories were at the field where I watched my brothers play as my dad coached the games and I will always remember being at those games. I will miss you dad , love Mary

Elaine Marquard

September 10, 2008

Janet and Family - I wish to express my sincere condolences to you in the loss of your "Uncle Billy".

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