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RICHARD GALEF Obituary
Richard Galef died peacefully on May 31, 2015. He was an accomplished industrial and landscape designer, the creator of the magnificent gardens at Rabbit Hill in Columbia Country. A brilliant man, he did everything with zest and intensity living his life to the fullest. We mourn the passing of our beloved Richard, husband of Susan Anthony, uncle of Suzie Rettblatt, brother of the late Mildred Rosenbaum, stepfather of Melissa Anthony, and father of Adam Galef and the late Joshua Galef. Memorial Service, July 4, 158 Maiers Road, Craryville, New York, 12 o'clock. Donations to Garden Conservancy, P.O. Box 219, Cold Spring, NY 10516.
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Anna and Larry Kadish
June 1, 2022
Richard was such an amazing and wonderful friend!! We miss him lots and thinking about Susan and all the fun and interesting times we spent together.
Goldie Netz
June 19, 2015
Dearest Adam,
I'm SO sorry.
Please get in touch with me
845. 596. 7039
or [email protected]
love,
Goldie (Dani)
Anna and Larry Kadish
June 12, 2015
We will miss Richard so much, And all the visits to Richard's beautiful garden over the many years. Sending Susan and the whole family and all the many friends our condolences.
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