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Baneberry: Thomas A. Galitza, age 64, of Baneberry, TN, died unexpectedly September 27, 2017. He is predeceased by his parents Bernard and Mary Galitza, and Brother- in-law Dwight Dairy. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kristine Galitza; Son, Jason (Jennifer) Galitza,; Grandsons, Cale and Rece Galitza; Sister, Rosemary Dairy; Sisters-in-law, Julie (Joe) Walter and Laura (Mitch) Adkins; Mother-in-law, Mardell Willit; 6 nieces, 3 nephews, 3 great-nieces, 3 great-nephews, and numerous close friends.
Tom spent his career working in public utilities and was Director of Utilities for The Village of Granville, OH; City of Columbus, OH; City of Delaware, OH, and Seabrook Island, SC. He enjoyed mentoring others in this field and taught for the Operator Training Committee of Ohio, and was a member of AWWA. Later in his career, Tom founded his own company that provided water system services to public and private organizations.
Tom was an avid music lover and musician. In his teens and early twenties, he played keyboards for several local rock bands. In his spare time, he also enjoyed traveling; especially to the ocean and beaches of North and South Carolina.
There will be a private memorial at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home, White Pine, TN 865-674-2441, www.farrarfuneralhome.com
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October 19, 2017
Tom and I have been friends going back to the 1970s, both in music and in the utility business. He was a great guy and wonderful friend and will be greatly missed. So sad to hear of this tragedy. my condolences to his family. Steve Smith - Columbus Ohio
Tom Galitza
October 4, 2017
Kris and Rosemary, Please accept our condolences. I will always remember Tom from all the good times we had working for the DOT and our private lives. God will bless him because of his good heart.
With tears in my eyes and a piece of my heart missing.
Jim and Debi Brause
Marty Stein Richards
October 4, 2017
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. I remember Tom and Rosemary when they lived behind us on Prospect Street and we lived on Faustina.
October 3, 2017
Kris, so sorry to hear about your loss. Very sad. Condolences to you and your family.
Ken Mills
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October 3, 2017
Heartfelt condolences to the Galitza family. Tom was a great guy who will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.
Dan and Rox Wells
October 3, 2017
My sincerest condolences to the family.
May the God of all comfort grant you peace and strength during this most difficult time.
PD-GA
Christine Warren
October 2, 2017
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are surrounding the family with love and compassion.
No words can express how you can "mend a broken heart" ~ the loss only will heal, with time and memories an prayer of strength. Peace be with you!
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