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Loretta Galati Obituary

Loretta A. Galati

AGE: 94 • Hockessin

Loretta A. Galati, age 94, of Hockessin passed away peacefully on September 21, 2016.

Loretta was born in Philadelphia, PA and was the eldest daughter of Antonio and Mary Tarquinio. She resided in Bridgeton, NJ for most of her life before moving to Delaware to be closer to family in 2005. Loretta was a graduate of Bridgeton High School, a parishioner of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and later a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church while residing in Delaware.

Her family, her church, and her education were gifts that Loretta deeply cherished and shared with all who knew her. During her lifetime, Loretta was engaged in a number of occupations including sales and bookkeeping.

Loretta is survived by her two sons, Veto (Alan) Galati of Redondo Beach, CA and Gary Galati and his wife Celeste of Hockessin her siblings, Dolores VanSant and Stanley (Catherine) Tarquinio of Bridgeton, NJ and Virginia Mazzochi of Vineland, NJ.

She is also survived by three grandchildren, Anna Galati, Brooklyn, NY; Anthony Galati, Hockessin and Daniel Galati, Shepherdstown, WV in addition to numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Veto A. Galati and two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral Services where held Tuesday morning September 27th at The Parish of the Holy Cross / Church of the Immaculate Conception, 312 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton where the Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:30.

The interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Bridgeton.

Published by The News Journal on Oct. 1, 2016.
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The Lupton Family

September 29, 2016

May time and fond memories ease your pain. Thinking of you all, Rest in Peace Aunt Loretta

Lorraine Spencer

September 29, 2016

My condolences to the Galati family... Your mother was the most energetic person I have ever met and I had the honor of helping her as much as I could while I was working where she lived. Heaven gained an amazing angel... Love you all.

Alexandra Anderson

September 27, 2016

Vito, I just finished speaking with you. Now I hold my mom's yearbook in hand. It's very rare for two women to hold a lifetime friendship, though my mother and your mom did just that! My mom died in 2011 and, in my mom's place, I called yours to keep the friendship going in some form. In my mother's yearbook, your mom signs, "a friend forever and ever amen." I remember your mom as someone a gentle soul, holding no grudges and accepting things as they are. Amen to that and my love to such a gentle soul, you and your family. ❤ Sharon

Sharon

September 25, 2016

steve spencer

September 25, 2016

Vito, I just finished speaking with you. Now I hold my mom's yearbook in hand. It's very rare for two women to hold a lifetime friendship, though my mother and your mom did just that! My mom died in 2011 and, in my mom's place, I called yours to keep the friendship going in some form. In my mother's yearbook, your mom signs, "a friend forever and ever amen." I remember your mom as someone with such a gentle soul, holding no grudges and accepting things as they are. Amen to that and my love to such a gentle soul, you and your family. ❤ Sharon

Sharon

September 25, 2016

Susan Fabrican

September 24, 2016

Dear Loretta,
May you rest in peace for eternity, with God and with all those who have passed before you. I know you will be watching over your loved ones who remain on earth including your wonderful son, my friend Veto.
Sending peace and blessings to your family.

Susan Fabrican

September 24, 2016

Veto and Gary,
So sorry to hear about your mom. You and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Martelette-Carty

September 24, 2016

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9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

The Parish of the Holy Cross/Church of the Immaculate Conception

312 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton , DE

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Liturgy

10:30 a.m.

The Parish of the Holy Cross/Church of the Immaculate Conception

312 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton , DE

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