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Dee Wallace Galiffa

1939 - 2015

Dee Wallace Galiffa obituary, 1939-2015, Long Beach, CA

BORN

1939

DIED

2015

Dee Galiffa Obituary

DEE WALLACE GALIFFA, 76, of Long Beach, California, passed away on September 18, 2015 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born August 4, 1939 in Monongahela, Pa. to a close knit Italian family. He was talented musician, a skilled business man and a wonderful father and husband. His career spanned 60 years in radio, T.V., newspaper, and marketing and he touched many lives along the way. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Dorothy and Frank Galiffa. He is survived by his children: Danielle (Steve) Campbell, Brad and Eric Galiffa and his seven grandchildren along with his sister Rhea and numerous family and friends. Services will be held at 7200 Magnolia Ave Riverside, Ca at Magnolia Presbyterian Church on October 3, 2015 at 3pm. A lasting quote from Dee "Horace Wink" on his sendoff for his radio show "Be good to people on your way up because you never know who you might meet on the way down.

Published by The Press-Enterprise on Sep. 27, 2015.
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I just found out he had passed! I shed many tears today for my dear friend of many years. My thoughts were after you moved i was certain you were very busy and we just failed to keep in touch!
My heart smiles for the good times and cherished friendship!

Gege

Friend

June 15, 2021

Rest In Peace old friend. We will always remember how you promoted our band, The Third Degree on KWDJ Riverside/ San Bernardino, You will be missed by so many. Rock on in heaven.

Jack & Nedra Gallagher

January 27, 2017

So sorry for your loss.he was a good man and excellent keyboard man..it's been years but you can't forget someone like Dee .He loved his music.. Rest in peace my friend and play your music with the Angels ...D. WAlker

October 10, 2015

Dee, my thoughts and prayers will always be
with you. You made such a difference in so
many peoples' lives. You are at peace now in Heaven......God Bless you and please look over us. Love Madonna

October 4, 2015

So sorry to hear of Dee's passing. I was his keyboard player with the Horace Winkk Rock and Roll Oldies Review in the early 70's. I will always remember the fun we had and the music we made. I lost contact with him too many years ago but will always remember him as one of the "good guys".

Michael Davis

October 3, 2015

We extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one and our friend. God bless,

The Davenport Sisters

Sylvia Davenport

October 1, 2015

We will reunite someday in a magnificent jam session. Rest well, my friend.

John Lamiell

September 30, 2015

I will never forget you DEE. Dale Kohout Monongahela

September 30, 2015

Dee Galiffa was a talented man -- in many ways. More important, he was a dear friend for nearly 60 years and I miss him. My sincere condolences to his family. Those who knew and admired Dee thank his family and thank God for sharing him with us.

Ron Paglia

September 29, 2015

Ron Paglia

September 29, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May the the God of comfort be with you during this difficult time. (Ps. 83:18)

AC

September 27, 2015

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Oct

3

Service

3:00 p.m.

Magnolia Presbyterian Church

7200 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA

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