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Joseph Galea Obituary
Joseph "Joey G." Galea, a longtime resident of Howell, passed away on February 4, 2013 at the age of 79. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Delphine (d. 2010). He is survived by his loving children, Kelly (Chuck) Cook, Joe (Therese) Galea, Brandy (Nikolas) Galea-Hertrich; grandchildren, Jessica, Eddie, Micah, Amy, and great grandchildren, Macey and Jeremiah. Also survived by his sister, Carol (Bob) Chapa, many extended family members and dear friends including his colleagues at Briarwood Ford in Saline where Joe had worked for many years. A Memorial Gathering is planned for Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 at Crystal Gardens, 5768 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI from 4-8 pm. For further information please phone 810-229-2905 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
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Nancy Hoffman
March 22, 2013
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the good Lord take care of your every need, and most of all your hearts at this difficult time.
Diane Thiesmeyer
March 19, 2013
He will surely be missed! Very sweet and gentle man.
Joe Galea
March 18, 2013
Miss you dad! You will always live on in our memories.
Therese Galea
March 18, 2013
Love that smile! Thats how I will always remember you, smiling!
March 18, 2013
Sorry kids for your lost.
Marge Adkins
March 18, 2013
Well Joe I sure miss you and Del. You two were my best friends, and it isn't the same without you both. Love you both.
Kristen J
March 17, 2013
I havent seen him in over 30 years but I remember him to be a kind man in all the chaos of my youth. I wish I could have known him longer. My deepest sympathies to the ones closest to him.
Lesli Hoffmeyer-Anderson
March 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Galea family. I'm gonna miss talking to Joe. He was a Great man and he will be missed.
Roger Hackney
March 17, 2013
Joe was like a father to me.He will be forever in our hearts and truly missed.
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