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Joseph GALEOTA Obituary

GALEOTA, Joseph A., Sr. Joseph A. Galeota Sr., 86, of Ashford CT, died on Wednesday (January 26, 2011) at Windham Hospital from congestive heart failure. Born on June 3, 1924 at Hartford Hospital to the late Mary and Joseph Galeota. Joseph Sr. graduated from Hartford High School in 1942. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy immediately after school, serving for six years in both World War II and the Korean War. Following his tour of duty, Joseph returned to the states and worked for the A&P Tea Company for more than 35 years, then the CT Bank and Trust for 10 years. On November 3, 1949, Joseph Sr. married Phyllis Cannarella. They were an admired couple by all and commonly referred to each other as "Chick" and "Babe." Together, they built a home and loving family in Wethersfield, CT for 44 years before moving to Ashford. Joe was a devout Catholic. Part of the Corpus Christi Church congregation, he invested much of his time in the local community. He was also a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus of Newington and an avid sports fan who knew the names of each and every member of the UConn Basketball teams. Joe is survived by his wife, Phyllis; his two children Joanne Stevenson and husband Jake, of Ashford, CT, and Joe Galeota Jr and wife Vida, of Arlington, MA. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Christopher Stevenson and wife Amy of Chicago, IL, Jessica Lathrop and husband Robert of Willington, Marisa Galeota of New York City and Philip Galeota of Arlington, MA; and two great grandchildren, Jake Stevenson and Joseph Lathrop; his brother Am Galeota; his sister Teresa Carpenter. He was predeceased by brothers Frank and Tony Galeota. He is further survived by many other relatives and friends. A wake will be held for Joseph Galeota Sr. from 4-7 p.m. on Monday Jan. 31st at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St.(Rte. 195) Willimantic CT 06226. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Feb 1st, at Saint Philip Church on Route 44, in Ashford CT at 10 a.m. with assembly at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 100 Warren Circle, Storrs CT 06268. For online memorial guestbook and directions to the funeral home, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 29, 2011.

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January 31, 2011

Phyllis and Family, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. We worked together in the cash vault for many years and every day was full of laughter and joy because of Joe. Even though it has been many years,not a day or week passes by without me thinking of Joe and one of his familiar sayings. It was a great pleasure to know him and have him in my life. Jim Berry

January 31, 2011

January 31, 2011

The Lathrop's

January 30, 2011

We are so sorry for your families loss. If there is anything we can do for your family in this hard time please let us know.


Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow,
but remember me in every tomorrow.
Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,
I've only gone to rest a little while.
Although my leaving causes pain and grief,
my going has eased my hurt & given my relief.
So dry your eyes and remember me,
not as I am now, but as I used to be.
Because, I will remember you all,
and look on with a smile.
Understand, in your hearts,
I've only gone to rest a little while....

As long as I have the love of you,
I can live my life in your heart.

The Lathrop's

January 30, 2011

We are so sorry for your families loss.
Please let us know in this difficult time, if we can do anything for your family.

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow,
but remember me in every tomorrow.
Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,
I've only gone to rest a little while.
Although my leaving causes pain and grief,
my going has eased my hurt & given my relief.
So dry your eyes and remember me,
not as I am now, but as I used to be.
Because, I will remember you all,
and look on with a smile.
Understand, in your hearts,
I've only gone to rest a little while....

As long as I have the love of you,
I can live my life in your heart.

The Lathrop's

January 30, 2011

We are so sorry for your families loss. In this hard time try to remember the joy Joseph gave to all of you.


Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow,but remember me in every tomorrow.
Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,I've only gone to rest a little while.
Although my leaving causes pain and grief,my going has eased my hurt & given my relief.
So dry your eyes and remember me,
not as I am now, but as I used to be.
Because, I will remember you all,
and look on with a smile.
Understand, in your hearts,
I've only gone to rest a little while....

As long as I have the love of you,
I can live my life in your heart.

Jeffrey Cardines

January 29, 2011

Phyllis, Joanne and Joey - So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jeffrey Cardines and Family

Anthony Galeota

January 29, 2011

Uncle Joe
You will be missed each and every day.As we became closer these last few years,I realized
just how much you mean to me and how much I love you.
Anthony

Linda Zullo

January 29, 2011

Joanne :please keep in contect with me I sent you my e-mail adreess [email protected]

Linda Zullo

January 29, 2011

Joanne & Family
We are so sorry to hear about you dad.He will be missed. Do you remeber when we were kids we went to arrow head logde that was the good old days . We had a lot of fun back then just .Think of the good times that we had with you guys.Love you I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts .I know what you are going threw right now.We went threw the same thing my mom.Linda&
Frank Zullo

Mark and Julie DeCandia

January 29, 2011

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

Richard Fanelli

January 29, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Anne&Dick Fanelli

Jim Vendetti

January 29, 2011

To Galeota Family:

I had the experience of getting to know Joe when he was employed at the bank. He was quite a man someone I looked up to. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
The Vendetti Family

Teresa Galipeau

January 29, 2011

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

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