Daniel K. Galey Sr.

Daniel K. Galey Sr. obituary, Penns Grove, NJ

Daniel K. Galey Sr.

Daniel Galey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Adams Funeral Home - Woodstown on Dec. 23, 2023.

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Daniel K. Galey Sr., 64, of Pennsville surrounded by those most precious to him, left their loving arms into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
Raised in Carneys Point by Gordon D. and Barbara A. (nee: Hoover) Galey, he was a graduate of Penns Grove High School. Dan was a carpenter for forty-five plus years which he took tremendous pride in.
In 2009, The Lord laid on Dan's heart to help the children and their families affected by Autism. Along with many other amazing people, Dan founded the Salem County Center for Autism, now known as Resources for Independent Living. His most treasured titles were Husband, Dad, Pop-pop, Uncle, son, brother, and friend.
Dan is survived by his wife and best friend Nancy (Brown), his cherished children Jennifer L. Rebyak (Tim), Daniel K. Galey Jr. (Courtney), Joshua K. Galey (Chelsea), Ross A. Galey, his precious grandchildren Timmy Rebyak Jr. (Kacie), Colton Rebyak (Taylor), Lily, Claire, and Ruby Galey, mother Barbara A. Galey, brother Donny Galey (Trisha), sister Sherri Layton (Jimmy), brother in law Wally Brown (Cheri), brother in law Charlie Brown Sr. (Kathy), sister in law Linda Matthews, beloved God daughter Tracy L. Brown (Paris) and nephew Kody S. Brown as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends
In addition to his father Gordon D. Galey, he was predeceased by his mother in law Jane Brown, maternal grandparents Howard and Margaret Hoover, paternal grandparents Wayne and Gratia Galey and a brother Duane Galey.
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Services will be held on Saturday January 6th, 2024 at Dan's church, Sharptown United Methodist Church 24 Church St. Sharptown, NJ 08098. Visitation from 9-11 am, service will be held at 11 am. At Dan's request let's go casual, wear your Eagles or favorite sports attire. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dan's memory can be sent to Sharptown UMC Church, 24 Church St., Pilesgrove, NJ 08098 for a trust that will be established for Ross. In memo please note for the Ross Galey Trust Fund. www.adamsfuneralhome.org

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