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Joseph Galatioto Memoriam

In Loving Memory of Joseph Gary "Mr. G." Galatioto who passed away on January 24, 2013.

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Published by The Macomb Daily from Jan. 24 to Jan. 30, 2014.

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joseph martinez

January 23, 2021

We studied history or social studies and he studied us, I never realized until many years later that seemingly, off the wall questions he asked us like, Where is Berville, Where is Baseline Road, Why do men play football? were probably part of some class he was taking to further his degree in education. A fun guy, the last time I saw him at a class reunion meeting, which by the way, he was the '72 class sponsor, we threw on the aprons and he easily showed me the wonders of cooking pork loin . Never a dull moment with "G" around!

February 2, 2013

Sue, please know that Lee and I are holding you in our prayers and have such fond memories of you and Gary.
Peace, Love, and Blessings,
Dr. Pat Meyers

Donna (marsh) Ulman. "72"

February 2, 2013

susan so sorry for your loss what a great man Mr G was and will continue to be in all who knew him. But im sure you knew that already. I will keep you in my prayers.

February 2, 2013

To Gary's Family, Susan, Carolyn and Bobbie and their families; My brothers and I and our families are so very sorry for your loss. I had planned to be at the memorial yesterday, but the weather was too bad. Linda and Montie Gould

Linda Dubuque

February 2, 2013

I will always remember Mr G so fondly from Lanse Creuse North! He was so dedicated to us students and the school. He made things so much fun with his sense of humor and he taught us so much about life and how to live it. Thanks Mr. G! We will remember you fondly - you will always be in our hearts!

Bethany McIntosh

February 1, 2013

My prayers are with the Galatioto Family. Mr G. truly loved LCN and the students. I have such fond fun memories of working in the office for him. He was a great person and someone that I always looked up to. May God Bless your family at this difficult time.

February 1, 2013

To my nephew Gary's family, Susan, carolyn, and Bobby and families. My sympathy to you all. We had hoped to be with you today, but the weather was too bad to travel. Our thoughts are with you. Aunt Nancy, cousins Pam and Julie and families. Love

Elaine Winslow-Began

February 1, 2013

The world has lost a wonderful man. Mr. G was from Armada and went to school with my mother. He called me the "Armada Tomata" and always let me know he was close by! I'm sure Mr. G and my Mom are having an Armada High School reunion, along with Mr. Dooley from MSN, where they are now! Mr. G always put a smile on my face! Rest in Peace.

Jeffrey Ludeman

January 31, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the family of Mr G. He was a wonderful man with a big heart.

Jeffrey Ludeman

January 31, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers to the family of Mr G. He was a wonderful person and a great friend to many!

Susan Loftus

January 31, 2013

Mrs. G,
My thought and prayers are with you & your entire family. What a great man he was. He will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace Mr. "G"

Susan Loftus
Class of 1972

Yvonne Safie-Terryn

January 31, 2013

So very sad to hear of Mr. G's passing. He was a wonderful man, always had time for his students. His smile will forever be remembered. God bless and may you rest in peace.

January 31, 2013

From the Mileski family. Our wonderful memories of "G" will last forever. Our sympathy to Susan.

Pam & John McCormick

January 30, 2013

In memory and in celebration of someone who made this world brighter and a better place. My deepest sympathy to Susan, and the family of Mr. G. You will be dearly missed.

January 30, 2013

Mr. G was always ready and available to "listen" to his students concerns and made each one feel like they were valued and important to him!! A rare quality that touched many a "Lancer" or "Crusader" heart! Love you G!!! Tom & Dawn (Carlos) Kling. Class of 75!!

Jeanine Sterling

January 30, 2013

What a dear, kind man. LCHS Class of 1972 was so lucky to have Mr. G as a teacher, sponsor, and friend. You will be missed.

Annie Snay

January 30, 2013

You ROCKED Mr. G!!!!

- Love and Respect, the Snay girls of LCN

January 30, 2013

I spent a fair amount of time in Mr. G's office back in the early 80's. A wonderful man who cared about his students. On of the many at LCN who made me the man I became. You'll be missed Mr. G by many.

Brian Chapman, LCN class of 85.

Denise Gauthier -Hofford

January 30, 2013

My sympathy and prayers for the family. Mr.G made all our days at school so much more enjoyable. It was an honor to have known him.
Class of '75

Beth Gingas Cackowski

January 30, 2013

Wonderful memories of you! Blessings to your family and friends that will miss you dearly.

Mary Chauvin Humphrey

January 30, 2013

Mr. G is resting in the arms of the Lord now. Well, done, good and faithful servant. You left an amazing earthly legacy.

January 30, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed greatly. He was a wonderful person.

Jim & Pauline Cambridge

Strerling Hill

January 30, 2013

Mr. G was a kind hearted person who always had a smile on his face. You could talk to him any time you needed. He will be missed.

Kelly Clifton

January 30, 2013

He was an amazingly kind person and just had that ability to make you feel special amongst hundreds of other students when you talked to him.

sal and patty rizzo

January 30, 2013

Rest in peace Mr G. You were the best.

Diane Cassidy Behnke

January 30, 2013

You were one of the reasons to go to school. You made learning interesting. RIP Mr G.

Terry Yacks

January 30, 2013

Mr G., your love for kids go on forever. You truly are missed.

Danielle SLANEC

January 29, 2013

You will be missed greatly...

Cheryl Gokenbach-Sieracki

January 29, 2013

Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr G. My heart goes out to Mrs G and the entire family. May you be comforted by happy memories and the legacy he leaves behind.

Joe Martinez

January 29, 2013

Since Mr. G was not an ordinary person or educator, I can only say that an extra-ordinary man has passed from this world. There'll never be another like him and he and his spirit are already greatly missed.

Peggy Cackowski DeHaven

January 29, 2013

Mrs. G, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. G loved life and you!! He will be so missed.

Rick Ranger

January 29, 2013

One of my favorites of all time.He left the world a better place,for having been in it.

Cathy (Potasnik) Phelps

January 29, 2013

I think of G often - I would not be the person I am today if it were not for the way he cared about me as a troubled teen. Nobody cared for the kids like he did.

January 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Susan during this difficult time.

Dan & Donna Murphy

kristin curtis

January 29, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. G. My sincere condolences go out to family and friends. ~ Kristin Curtis

Bonnie

January 29, 2013

What a wonderful High School Principal I had, he was such a positive influence on my life. I am also an educator, and there is nothing greater than the rewards we get from teaching. Rest in Peace!!

Tracy McPhedran/Theisen

January 29, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Karen Klapp-Schumann

January 29, 2013

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr.G. I have such fond memories of being called down to Mr.G's office at LCN High School (Class of 84). He is truly a man who will never be forgotten and has cerrtainly left footprints on many peoples hearts. "I always used to say to my son if Mr.G was at your school you wouldn't be getting away with that". My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

scott reynolds

January 29, 2013

May God bless you and your Family. I have many fond memories of him as assistant principal. I got to visit him often. Mr. G was a wonderful and Passionate educator. He will be deeply missed.

Jeanie Tremonti

January 29, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs.G~ Mr.G was a wonderful part of my years at LCN and will be missed by many !!

Kathy Mlejnek

January 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. G's family. Mr. G was very kind and patient with everyone, you could tell he enjoyed his job. I think we were all his "kids"

Tracy Hughes

January 29, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. G's passing, and offer deepest condolences to the family. Mr. G was the kindest, most patient man, and I have only the fondest memories of him as our principal. He will be greatly missed.

Patty Scheer-Hagel

January 29, 2013

Mr. & Mrs. "G" were like second parents to me while I was at North. I will never forget how much they cared for the students. My prayers are with you Mrs. "G". I Love You both.

Tammy Lupercio

January 29, 2013

Prayers for the Family. May you find comfort in the memories, and peace in your grief.

Katie Howard

January 29, 2013

Sorry to hear about the loss of Mr.G. I have my fair share of memories of this man in high school..He was a wonderful man. Prayers to you and yr family.

Desiree' Packan-Henson

January 29, 2013

Mrs "G" so sorry for your loss. Mr "G" was a very nice, kind & caring man. I always looked forward to seeing him in the hallways. Many of my family members were furtunate to have known him. You & your family will be in my prayers..

January 29, 2013

I can still see him walking the halls like it was yesterday....My thoughts are with the family..

Jennifer Hotchkiss

Danielle Slanec

January 29, 2013

Sorry to hear of his passing..To Mrs.G, you have my sympathy and Prayers. I Loved Mr. G along with so many others..

Sandra Kandt

January 29, 2013

Prayers for the Family. He was a great Mentor to all us kids back then.

Vince & Cindy Calcaterra

January 28, 2013

Gary was a wonderful person. He will be missed by us and the many people who knew him. May God welcome him with open arms.

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