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Norvin Galiano Obituary

Norvin Basil Galiano, Sr. (Nornor) was borrowed from God on September 19, 1929 and returned to God's loving arms on May 9, 2015 only 13 days after his beautiful wife Josie. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Canal Galiano of 65 years. Son of the late Basil Anthony Galiano and Gladys Beraird Galiano. Father of Norvin Basil Galiano, Jr, (Holly Brechtel), Karen Galiano Macaluso (Craig), Connie Galiano Toepfer (Chris) and the late JoAnn Galiano. Grandfather of Nicholas Basil Galiano (Rachel Silvers), Jeremy Basil Galiano (Katie Perry), Christian Edmond Toepfer (Laurie Parrot), KeriAnn Toepfer, and Basil Vincent Macaluso. Great grandfather of Remy Basil Galiano and Jude Perry Galiano. Also survived by many other family and friends. Norvin was a retired NOFD District Chief. A celebration of Norvin's life will be held on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Lakeview Christian Center, 5885 Fleur de Lis Drive, New Orleans, La 70124. Visitation from 9:30 to 11:00 am, service at 11:00 am, followed by lunch for all from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers donations to Wounded Warriors Project preferred, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.Arrangements by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp, 1600 N. Causeway. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimerfh.com. Information 504-835-2341.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 11 to May 13, 2015.

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Shelli Vinturella

May 5, 2020

What a sweet man!!

chris morel

May 18, 2015

I was so sad to see the news of Mr. Mrs. Galianos passing. I have very fond memories of them. They showed me love and treated me like a son . Mr. galiano was alot like my father.My condolences to the galiano family

Tina Carlos Lawrence

May 15, 2015

Dear Karen and family,
Your parents were so nice and we enjoyed knowing them over the years. Karen you were such a good daughter to them and therefore a shining example to Basil and all of your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kaki Smith

May 14, 2015

Karen, Craig and Basil
May your faith be your strength in your time of sorrow! Our thought and prayers are with you all. Kaki, Randy and Riley

Wendy LeSieur

May 13, 2015

So sorry for your loss!! Such a great family!! May GOD comfort all of you at this time. Such great childhood memories in Mandeville!

Cheryl Galiano

May 12, 2015

Oh Lord, what can I say? You were like a father to me. I will miss you both more than words can say. I will never forget our talks, our visits. You'll always have a special place in my heart and you will always be my Nornie.
-All our love Cheryl & Brother

Patrice Tafaro

May 12, 2015

Dear Karen,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your parents. May God comfort you in this time of such unbelievable sadness. Sincerely,
Patrice and Ross Tafaro

May 12, 2015

EVEN AS I WIPE A TEAR FROM MY CHEEK,I FEEL A SMILE CROSS MY LIPS, AS I IMAGINE THE WONDERFUL FAMILY REUNION OF JOSIE, NORVIN, AND JOANN! SURELY, THE ANGELS WERE SINGING! SO,AS WE WHO ARE LEFT BEHIND,SHALL MISS THEM,WE REJOICE WITH THEM AS THEY ARE TOGETHER NOW, FREE OF PAIN AND WORRY! EACH OF THEM HAS LEFT US ALL WITH MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES. LET THESE MEMORIES HELP US THROUGH THESE TIMES AS WE GRIEVE OUR LOSS. NORVIN AND JOSIE WERE WONDERFUL, LOVING PEOPLE,AND SHALL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED BY ME WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE AND LOVE. KATHLEEN BUSCH,POPLARVILLE, MS.

Kenny Spellman

May 12, 2015

On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. The Brothers will say a Mass in his memory.

Kenny Spellman '84
Alumni Director

Bonnie Woods

May 12, 2015

Dear Galiano Family, My sympathy on the loss of Mrs. Josephine and Mr.Norvin. I never knew your Mom bot enjoyed talking to your Dad when I would visit my own Mother, Beverly Sarrat , at Serenity. He was such a sweet man and so proud of his family. You will be in my prayers.

Bonnie Woods

May 11, 2015

Dear Galiano Family,
-So sorry about the loss of your parents. I didn't know Mrs. Josephine,but enjoyed talking with Mr. Norvin when I would visit my own Mother, Beverly Sarrat, at Serenity House. He was such a sweet man. You are in my prayers.

Shelli Vinturella

May 11, 2015

Dear Karen (& family), I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I just couldn't believe it. He was such a wonderful, sweet man. My heart is broken for you. Lifting you and the family up in my prayers.

Staff of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

May 11, 2015

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