RICHARD J GALANTE JR

RICHARD J GALANTE JR obituary, Union, NJ

RICHARD J GALANTE JR

RICHARD GALANTE Obituary

Published by Galante Funeral Home - Union on May 19, 2021.
RICHARD J. GALANTE JR of Union, NJ died May 19, 2021 at the age of 69. He worked with his family as a third-generation funeral director for the Galante Funeral Home in Union his entire life. Galante Jr graduated with a degree in mortuary science from the University of Minnesota in 1973 and was appointed the president of the State Board of Mortuary Science by former governor Jim McGreevy. He was a member of the New jersey State Funeral Directors Association and the Essex, Union and West Hudson Funeral Directors Association, which he served as president from 1997-1998.

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May 25, 2021

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May 24, 2021

Linda Castaneda posted to the memorial.

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Diann Catino

May 25, 2021

Libby and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved husband and father. He was noted by all and respected for always trying to help anyone who asked. He will always be remembered as a truely good man. May he rest in peace and may you be comforted by all the fond memories you had together. Sincerely, Diann and Richy Catino

Linda Castaneda

May 24, 2021

Rich was a kind, gentle soul with a sense of humor and a wonderful family man. We were both born into the Ironbound section of Newark and grew up as classmates in the Union School system. Our grandmothers Elvira Galante and Anna Colasurdo were friends. Being his friend was just like being family. Sure glad Richie was a part of my youth and our paths crossed often as adults in town as well. When I saw Rich in town, I was always greeted with an embrace and a smile. Thank you so much Rich. You were a genuine gift to us all.

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May 25, 2021

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