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Michael Frank Galfano

Michael Galfano Obituary

Michael Frank Galfano, 65, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Michael was born on May 29, 1943 in Tacoma, WA, to Frank and Ruth Galfano and spent his youth in Ephrata, WA. Following several years in the Army, he became employed with Weyerhaeuser Corporation where he worked for 33 years prior to retiring to Surprise, AZ, in 1999. In his retirement, Michael loved to golf with friends and travel with his long time companion, Jan Hylen. Michael is survived by his son, John Galfano and daughter-in-law Cathy; step-mother Glorian Galfano; siblings Pat (John) Urban, Linda (Hugh) Raymond, Steve Galfano (Dru Jordan) and Mario (Deanna) Galfano, as well as numerous nieces and nephews all of Washington. He was preceded in death by his son Dean, and his mother and father. At Michael's request, there will be no services held. Remembrances may be made in his name to Hospice of the Valley (www.hov.org) or to the American Lung Association. Michael will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Galfano

17 Entries

Lisa Mancuso-Rappa

August 9, 2008

Michael Galfano and my father, Vito Mancuso, were cousins (Vito's Mother, Aida Josephine and Michael's father, Frank were siblings). Both passed away on the same day.

I am sure it was a joyous reunion in heaven...we mourn their loss, but know they will always look over our lives from above.

God Bless...

Jeff & Sheryl Shumake

July 28, 2008

John and Cathy,
Our sympathy is yours as you grieve the death of your Dad. May your mind and heart be flooded with good memories as you sorrow. God cares still.
Love, Cousin Sheryl & Jeff Shumake

Linda Raymond

July 26, 2008

Dear John,Cathy,and Jan
As his sister I will Love and Miss him always. As Hughs and my friend he will be irreplaceable. For whatever reasons Mike adored our four boys and their kids. I will miss his phone calls and his visits and of course giving him a bad time when I deemed it necessary. I will really miss baking him his banana cream cake when he came to visit. Rest in peace my love and God Bless. Linda (Sis) and Hugh.

Chris and John Jacobsen

July 26, 2008

Jan and Mike's family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are sad we never had the chance to meet this great guy. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Marie (Allotta) and Jim Pitzer

July 26, 2008

Mike is my cousin and his father, my mother's brother, was my godfather.

We spent alot of time together when we were younger with Uncle Frank and Aunt Ruthie becaused they lived above my grandpa and grandmother's house on State street.

As life brought us all to different parts of the country we would look forward to get togethers at Aunt Gen's house which was the former home of our grandparents, Mike and Maria Galfano.

God blessed Mike with a good life and family and now he will get his final reward with the Lord.

May the souls of the departed, rest in peace.

Your cousins
Marie and Jim Pitzer

Mario Galfano

July 26, 2008

To my Family!! I will miss him greatly I will miss the E-mails everyday,I felt him change as we talked about just life things..He is finally Free. God take care of him and Dad..I love you.Mario

duane & Lisa gudmundson

July 26, 2008

Dear John,Cathy and Jan,
Our prayers and hearts go to you in this time of sorrow. We will always remember Mike for his smile and laughter. He always had the door opened for you to come in and just shoot the breeze with. Everytime he came to visit Seattle we would always make time to see him. He was such a fun guy.
All our love,
Duane and Lisa

Ryan, Jana, and Rhody

July 26, 2008

John, Cathy, and Jan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you get through this very difficult time. Uncle Mike is in a better place.... he is finally looking down on us instead of up to us....

Lon & Jan Bohling

July 25, 2008

Jan, John & Kathy,
Our prayers & love are with you in this time of grief. Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting Mike, my conversations with him reflected a man we can all love and envy. He will assuredly be missed by all of us. Yet we can find comfort in knowing that he is in a place that he will truly live forever. John 11:25-26 says "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will Never Die."

Carrie Casto

July 25, 2008

I'll never forget the hysterical stories Mike would tell and keep us laughing for hours down in Weyerhaeuser's Disaster Recovery. He was quite a guy.
My condolences to his family.

Philip Haislip

July 25, 2008

I'll see you in Heaven, Mike

Cal and Jan Christline

July 25, 2008

We had the pleasure of meeting Mike through Jan and had some great times with him in the short time we knew him. His smile, his great sense of "order", and his laugh will always be remembered.

Robert & Tina Raymond

July 25, 2008

John, Cathy, Jan
Our LOVE, thoughts and prayers are with you. We share your grief.
With all our love Robert, Tina and kids.

JoAnn and Don Slater

July 25, 2008

Although we never met Mike personally, we feel like he was our friend also. He was regarded with great respect by all who met him. We will kee you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ray & Anne Budworth

July 25, 2008

Our hearts and love go out to you in this difficult time.

Al & Val Timmons

July 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rick and Amy Raymond

July 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love
Rick, Amy and Family

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