John W. Galbreath
1939 - 2016
John W. Galbreath
1939 - 2016
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BORN
1939
DIED
2016
John Galbreath Obituary
John was born in Syracuse on September 1, 1939, a son of Eva Famous Galbreath and Malcolm B. Galbreath, the third Director of Morrisville College. John attended the college himself from 1958-60. He went on to get his Bachelor and Master degrees at the University of Georgia from 1960-65 and immediately joined the faculty at Morrisville in 1965 as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. In 1971, John was promoted to Associate Professor and to Professor in 1975. In 1981, John was recognized by his peers as the Distinguished Faculty Award recipient, the first year this award was given by the college faculty. John retired in 1998 after a long and distinguished 33-year career as Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry and Food Technology at Morrisville State College. Additionally, in 1994 he was recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Award. On June 11, 1960, John married Norma J. Wilkinson in Morrisville.
John is survived by his wife, Norma, of nearly 56-years; his son, Timothy and his wife, Anne Marie Verdiramo-Galbreath of Bedminster, NJ; his grandson, Alexander J. Galbreath of Hackettstown, NJ, and his sisters, Martha Galbreath of Anchorage, AK, and Mary Galbreath of Huntsville, AL, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey S.; his parents, Malcolm & Eva, and his brother, Mal.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Morrisville Community Church, Swamp Rd., Morrisville, followed by interment in the Morrisville Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the church on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Malcolm B. Galbreath Scholarship, c/o SUNY Morrisville, PO Box 901, Morrisville, NY 13408.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, Morrisville, NY.
To send a condolence and sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com
Date of Death: May 10, 2016
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Nancy Knapp-Anderson
December 13, 2016
I just found out about Mr. Galbreath's passing and would like to express my deepest condolences to the family. He was one of my main professor's while I attended SUNY M'Ville in the Food Science/Processing area in the late 1970's. As a teacher, he took his role seriously and was always an encourager. He helped a shy and timid person find the strength in myself to succeed and look beyond the immediate. When I look/think back at my time in Morrisville, he is always in the front of my memories often with little quips and quotes that he would start the class out with. May his soul rest in God's grace and may your family know that he was truly an inspiration to so many. Thank you for sharing him with us all. Blessings.
Michelle O'Neil
July 10, 2016
My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Mr. Galbreath in 2015 at the scholarship dinner at Morrisville. He was delightful to speak with and very inspiring. Thank you for teaching us so much more about the college that night. It was so interesting. Rest in peace dear soul....
Zeke Zamorski
May 19, 2016
Thanks for being a true supporter of Moville and the Food Science programs. I graduated from Morrisville in 1972 and continued on to Clemson to finish by BS degree. I owe a lot to Morrisville and people like you and Leo Sharpe for guided me in the right direction. Zeke Zamorski
May 19, 2016
Dear Norma and Tim,
We were so very sorry to see John passed away. We send our love and prayers to you. May he rest in peace with Jeff. Sending you our love,
Denny, Carol (Coonie) and Deanna English
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May 13, 2016
Mrs. Galbreath, I know you better than John and your loss is felt by everyone in Morrisville. You made your lives there and brought so much to the community. He will be missed. My Father Douglas Westcott sends his prayers and heart felt sorrow to you and the family. I will not be able to attend the services obligations in Oneida home are important. I will see you when I return to Morrisville next week. Again my heart and prayers go to you all. Pat Westcott Morse
christine dubois
May 12, 2016
One of the BEST instructors I ever had the pleasure to know and be taught by.
Gary Smith
May 12, 2016
I would like to offer Norma and Tim and the Galbreath family my deepest and most sincere condolence. I will always have many fond memories. John was caring and fun loving and will be truly missed.
Tammy Williams
May 12, 2016
I really enjoyed your Chemistry class at Morrisville.Thank you for making a class that wasn't a favorite kind of cool to go to.
Anne Byrnes
May 12, 2016
Sincere Condolences to the Galbreath Family. Fond condolences to Norma, son Tim and to my Grandson, Alex Galbreath. RIP JOHN.
Brenda Shepard
May 12, 2016
My condolences to your family.
Penny Mclendon
May 11, 2016
RIP MR GALBREATH....YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED.... I WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU AS WILL MISS MAKAYLA....I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW FAST MAKAYLA TOOK TO YOU AND THOSE DEBATES THE TWO OF YOU WOULD HAVE AT THE FORT. ... THANKS FOR ENCOURAGING HER TO ALWAYS STRIVE TO BE BETTER....YOU WERE A TRUE FRIEND OF OUR FAMILY AND WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.....GONE BUT NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN YOUR FRIEND ....PENNY AND MAKAYLA. ...
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