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MAPLE GLEN — William J. Galardi, 69, of Maple Glen, passed away on April 22, 2015, at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Ann B. "Nancy" (McGovern) Galardi for more than 47 years.
Bill was born in Wilkes-Barre on July 21, 1945, to the late Anthony T. and Mary (Alescavage) Galardi. He proudly served his county in the U.S. Army in Fort Lee, Virginia, Tehran, Iran, and Giessen, Germany.
Bill received his Bachelor of Arts from Dyke College in Cleveland and his Master's of Business Administration from Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois. He was a friend, colleague, mentor, leader and adviser to so many across the country during his 43-year career at Merrill Lynch.
Bill was a member of the Wyoming Valley Country Club and Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. He loved sports, music and fishing but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his three sons, Mark (Staci), Erik (Abby) and Ryan (Kelly); seven grandsons, William, Conner, Aaron, Will, Asher, Jack and James; three brothers, Joseph, Anthony and Charles.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Hricak.
Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Ave., Ambler. A visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass at the church. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Township.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to The MDS Foundation, 4573 S. Broad St., Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620, www.MDS-foundation.org.
Arrangements are made with the Emil J. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Ambler and Conshohocken. For information, visit www.ciavarellifuneralhomes.com.
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for William Galardi
Thomas McDevitt
August 12, 2015
Nancy,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Bill was a great mentor for 8 years. I think we laughed together every single day that I spent in Doylestown. He was a good man and I will always cherish the time we spent together.
FRANK LA ROSA
April 28, 2015
TO ALL THE GALARDI FAMILY,PLEASE KNOW WE SHARE IN YOUR LOSS OF A GREAT HUSBAND ,DAD AND ALL ELESE .HE WAS SO VERY PROUD OF EACCH ONE OF YOU..WE SHARE IN YOUR SORROW AN PRAY FOR YOUR HEALING....LOVE AND BLESSINGS.FRANK LA ROSA
April 28, 2015
Dear Aunt Nancy and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained a great man who was loved by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom, Colleen and Ryan McGovern
April 27, 2015
I pray that God will bless and comfort your family during this time of grief. It was an honor to work for Bill, he was a gentlemen and highly regarded by all those that had the good fortune to meet him. His sense of humor and kindness to others will be greatly missed.
Terry McDonough
Baird & Theresa Miller
April 27, 2015
We are incredibly saddened by the news of Bill's passing. He was a trusted adviser to us and beloved like family. We will miss him very much and are appreciative to have known him! Our deepest condolences to the entire Gilardi family.
April 26, 2015
Dear Nancy
I am deeply sadden by Bill's passing. We went to WBBC and on to Dyke College. We visited each other during basic training in the Army. I have a friendf for life. Time did little to lessen our
friendship
May the promise of the resurrection be granted to Bill. May God grant you and your sons peace and understanding.
After Bill and Glenn Woodeschek and myself graduated Dyke;I stayed behind in Cleveland.
Frank V Petak
19602 Thornridge Ave
Cleveland. Ohio 44135
Ann Hricak Godsey
April 26, 2015
My heart goes out to all of you. I will always keep close in my heart the memories I had of Uncle Bill, especially how he always made my mom laughed and brightened her day during her life with his phone calls. Love to you all!
April 26, 2015
Dear Aunt Nancy and family, Uncle Billy was a pillar of strength, love and life in our family. He lived life to the fullest and took care of his family and extended family. His sense of humor never lacked and we loved being with him. He was an incredible person and we are blessed to have known and spent time with him. Words cannot express our sorrow for your loss.
All of our love at this difficult time. Nancie and Ron
April 25, 2015
I was so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. My memory of Bill goes back to our days at Hanover High. Bill was a fun loving guy that I considered a good friend. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Nancy. Harv Eckrote
April 25, 2015
So sad to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. We didn't see each other often enough but, his kindness , great faith , great smile and love he had for his family has impacted me and will stay with me forever.
Beaty, Jenna and Joey Rosser Kansas City
April 25, 2015
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Bill. We were classmates and graduated together from Hanover High School in 1963. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joan Matushek and Jim Martin
April 25, 2015
Bill was the best brother-in-law; he always cared about us and our family. He was most genuine man. He did live by the Golden Rule. He will be in our daily prayers and sadly missed by us and our family. Jim and Corliss McGovern
Chris and Ed Hricak
April 24, 2015
I am so saddened to hear about Uncle Bill's passing. Aunt Nancy and family you are in our thoughts and prayers
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