John Galitis

1928 - 2017

John N. Galitis, 88 of Bethlehem died at the Hospice House of St. Luke's on January 21, 2017. Husband of Linda (Foltz) Galitis, they were married 38 years on October 22nd. John was born in Bethlehem on February 16, 1928 son of the late Nicholas and Patra (Guyali) Galitis. John graduated from Liberty High School in 1946. He served in the US Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was a supervisor at Western Electric, retiring after 39 years. He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, serving as the Executive Secretary of the Building Committee. He was Past President and a 50year member of the Order of Ahepa Homer Chapter #65 in Bethlehem. John volunteered for RADPRIN and for many years for the Musikfest Flower Committee, was the Stage Manager for Kinderplatz, Rose Garden Children's Festival, Bethlehem 250th Anniversary. He was an avid golfer who scored a Hole In One at Shepherd Hills Country Club. John was a special man who was held in high regard by his family and many dear friends. Survivors: His wife Linda, daughter Lynn (Miki) Stenger wife of Brian of Story, Wyoming and sister Antonia G. (Toni) Masouras of Hamilton Square, NJ. Services: Funeral service on Thursday January 26, 2017 at 11AM in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1607 West Union Blvd. Bethlehem. There will be a viewing from 10AM to 11 AM in the Cathedral. Entombment in Bethlehem Memorial Park Mausoleum. Funeral arrangements are by the John F. Herron Funeral Home in Bethlehem. Contributions: In his memory to the Cathedral.