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Agnello Galano Obituary

Agnello Galano, age 80, of Danbury, co-proprietor of the former Bella Italia Restaurant of Danbury and husband of Anna Maria (Pignaolsa) Galano passed away on Saturday morning, October 9, 2010 at his home. Mr. Galano was born July 9, 1930, in Sorrento (NA) Italy, to Giulio and Lucia (Terminiello) Galano. He was one of 13 children. He started his career as a Chef in Italy at a young age and worked in some of the most illustrious hotels and restaurants, such as the Hotel Excelsior in Naples and The Grand Hotel Quisisana in Capri. His passion for cooking took him beyond the Italian borders to Switzerland and to the United States; where in the 1960's, he eventually settled in New York City and then West New York, New Jersey with his family. In 1973, Chef Galano moved to Danbury and opened the Bella Italia Restaurant where he began to pursue his lifelong dream of owning his own business. He was a true epicurean and enjoyed introducing to his devoted clientele the pleasures of the classic traditions of Italian culinary arts. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Anna Maria; two children, Julia and Lucio; four grandchildren, Marco, Joanna, Nello and Paolo; and his great-granddaughter, Giuliana. He also leaves behind his son-in-law, Antonio Perillo; grandson-in-law, Timothy Sullivan; and son's partner, Louis M. Valantasis; brother-in-law, Antonio Pignaoisa and his wife, Pauline. The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 13 Pembroke Rd., Danbury with the Rev. Michael G. Popson officiating. There will be no calling hours. In keeping with Chef Galano's tradition of feeding people, and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor and memory of Agnello Galano to: God's Love We Deliver, 166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013. www.glwd.org Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9-11 Granville Ave., Danbury is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The News-Times from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2010.

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Famiglia DeMartino

November 12, 2010

Per Agnello Galano Ti ricordiamo come ulna persona solar e sincera un abbraccio forte da Maria, Claudio,Mario eDaniela De Martino

Famiglia De Martino

November 11, 2010

Ti ricorderemo come una persona solare e sincera.
Un abbraccio forte da Maria, Claudio, Mario e Daniela.

Jeff and Pam Davis

October 17, 2010

We are so sorry to learn of this loss,and sorry we did not know in time to come to the service.We have many fond memories of the years we were part of The Bella Italia family,and our thoughts and prayers are with you all now.With love

Julia e Antonio Perillo

October 14, 2010

Papa' ci manchi tanto Sarai semipro nei nostri cuori Julia e Antonio

Robert Gregory

October 14, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Galano & Perillo family in your time of grief. May your memories of Agnello Galano bring you comfort.

Dr. Harry and Patty Ofgang and Family

October 14, 2010

Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences for Chef Galano and his wonderful family. We feel fortunate and blessed to have known such a great man and great artist and his loving family. Bella Italia was a treasure that we will always cherish.

Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury,pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.


O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen

October 14, 2010

Caro zio Agnello, ti porteremo sempre nei nostri pensieri, ricordandoti come uomo forte, quale sei stato,capace con il lavoro,e con zia Anna al tuo fianco, dimostrare che si può costruire un sogno, che per te è stato realtà; il tuo ristorante " Bella Italia". Noi orgogliosi di te ti ricorderemo sempre Annateresa, Fortunata,Giulia Di Leva da Sorrento

October 12, 2010

Caro zio Agnello averti visto l'ultima volta con skype è stata per noi una ulteriore conferma delle tue qualità, pur soffrendo traspariva una dignità di cattolico, di uomo di fede. Nella tua vita segnata da cose belle e da cose che lasciano l'amaro in bocca, non hai tradito la tua indole di uomo generoso, roccia a cui aggrapparsi. Mai ho sentito dalla tua bocca una sconceria, trovavi sempre il modo di giustificare tutti e tutto.Per me questo ERI. Lasci di te un esempio da imitare come modo di vivere secondo i canoni della morale etico cattolica. A TE e la tua famiglia un caro abbraccio in particolare da tua sorella Maria che non ha mai dimenticato il bene che gli hai voluto. Da me non un addio ma un arrivederci, per la nuova vita ove tu ora accedi, e ci aspetterai. Tuo nipote affezzionatissimo Nicola Conforti Sorrento

Mae and Morton Riefberg

October 11, 2010

We are thinking of you at this very difficult time. Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. We have many wonderful memories of times spent together at Bella Italia.

Mark & Pattie Federico

October 11, 2010

Pattie and I are saddened to learn of the death of our friend, Agnello. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Anna, Lucio, Julia, and the entire family.
I will never forget the many lessons you taught me through the years. It was an honor and privilege for me to have known you and work for you. You will always be remembered.
May God grant you the peace in eternal life you so deserve.

Brigitte Frank

October 11, 2010

To the Galano family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I will always miss the Sunday dinners I shared with Heidi and Ed at your restaurant.

October 11, 2010

THE RAGOSTA'S FAMILY IS CLOSE TO THIS DIFFICULT TIME TO THE GALANO AND PERILLO FAMILY
SERGIO RAGOSTA DAVID RAGOSTA BRUNO RAGOSTA LIA DE DE SCHAM AND FAMILY

Bruce and Beth Muller

October 11, 2010

Our thoughts are with you and your family.

GEORGE & LIZ SCALZO

October 11, 2010

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO THE GALANO FAMILY. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GREAT TIMES AND A GREAT PERSON. MAY GOD BE WITH AGNELLO AND HIS FAMILY.

dan balash

October 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this time. Our sincerest condolences.
Love- Colleen, Kaley, & Dan Balash

October 11, 2010

Anna & Lucio: Just know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Ed & kay Keating { Michael's Parents }

Marco Perillo

October 10, 2010

I love you Nonno.

Marco

rosa galano

October 10, 2010

Addio caro zio Agnello,sei tanto lontano,ma noi con il cuore siamo lì con te.

Kelly Luf

October 10, 2010

Dear Galano, Perillo and Sullivan families,
I just want you to know that we are thinking about you all in this time of sorrow. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Warmest Regards,
Kelly and Josh Luf

Joanna Sullivan

October 10, 2010

Addio Nonno, sarai sempre nei nostri cuori.
Con Tanto Amore, Joanna, Timmy & Giuliana

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