Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
GALANT, Maurice - Of Flint, age 88, died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at his residence.
Per Maurice’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Maurice was born in Dollarville, Michigan on October 16, 1927, the son of the late Raymond and Marie (Demerritt) Galant. On April 2, 1949, he married Betty Ann Meyers and she passed away on July 24, 2004. Maurice served his country in the United States Navy During World War II. He was a retired Battalion Chief for the City of Flint Fire Department. He was big in the Senior Olympics in Arizona, known as Ping Pong I around the Flint area. He was also known as Whitey for his white hair. Maurice was also an avid fisherman.
Surviving are 5 children, Eric “Rick” (Debra), Laura Capua, Brian, Brad (Judy) and Brenda Hathaway;
Grandchildren, Erica (Andrew) Selich, Jamie (Rueben) Holden, Melissa Fabbri, Nicholas (Robin) Robbins and Michelle (Nick Hale) Hathaway;
Great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Selich, Vanessa Selich, Nathan Selich, Gavin Rose, Britni Holden, Amy Fabbri, Katherine Fabbri, Stanley Robbins and Ian Robbins;
Special friend and companion of 8.5 years Jeanette Campbell;
1 sister and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hurley Burn Unit.
I am saddened to learn of the death of your father, Rick. Take solace in the time that you had with him and of your memories of him. He is in a better place.
Dennis Roy
March 19, 2016 | Bradenton, FL
Betty and Whitey were playing cards with Mom and Dad nearly every week. We would play ping pong in the garage, go swimming in their pool, or fishing at Lake Nepessing. I had a joyful childhood thanks in part to my Dad's best friend, Maurice
Daniel and Judy Rathburn
March 14, 2016 | Flint, MI
Hoping your family draws close in this sad time. He was such fun.......
My fondest memories of Whitey and his Cadillac and us kids doing donuts on Lake Neppesing.. and him spotting me 18 points at PingPong....the one and only time I won.
Heather Finateri (Rathburn)
March 14, 2016 | Flint, MI
Dad and Whitey were the best of friends and us kids grew up around him. I always appreciated Whitey as it meant that we were going to have some fun. Mostly fishing but other things that we didn't get to do very often, but always a good time. Bless him for all he did to make us feel welcome and loved.
Calvin and Kelly Rathburn
March 14, 2016 | Flint, MI
