Jenny Galanek

Jenny Galanek obituary, New Bedford, MA

Jenny Galanek

Jenny Galanek Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 1, 2010.
NEW BEDFORD - Jenny (Klecha) Galanek, 92, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital, after a long illness. She was the widow of Henry Galanek; and daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Czubek) Klecha. She was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. She was formerly employed as a Weaver at Wamsutta Mills and retired from Payne Cutlery. In her leisure time she enjoyed sewing, word puzzles and traveling.

Survivors include her son Richard Galanek and his wife Geraldine of New Bedford; a grandson David Galanek of New Bedford; two great grandchildren: Brian and Breanna Galanek. She was the sister of Emily Slowik and her deceased husband, Frank Slowik, with whom she spent many enjoyable times going to OLPH suppers, family gatherings and dining out; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be this evening 6-8 PM at Rock Funeral Home. Her Funeral will be from the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 8 AM followed by her Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 9 AM. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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