Donald J. Gallant

1942 - 2015

Donald J. Gallant Aug. 5, 1942 - Jun. 23, 2015 Norwich - Donald J. Gallant 72, of Norwich died Tuesday morning at Hartford Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Norwich on August 5, 1942 the son of the late Edward J. Gallant and Juliette Eva (Lajeunesse) Sinko. Donald was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was last employed as an Estimator for Mattern Construction Co. before retiring. He was previously employed as an outside machinist at Electric Boat in Groton. Donald loved his family and extended family and anything Disney. He is survived by one son, Donald J. Gallant of Plainfield, one daughter Christine Gallant Hambric of Pueblo Co, two brothers, Thomas Kobliski of Columbia, S.C. and Raymond Kobliski of Savannah, Ga, two sisters, Doreen and Karen Hock of Griswold. In addition, he is survived by his lifetime companion, Carole Hinton with whom he made his life with of Norwich. He is survived by his grandchildren, David and Zachary Gallant, Brynn and Reece Hambric and Sarah Fedeli and nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church in Taftville, meeting directly at church. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus Children's Christmas Party, 47 South Second Ave., Taftville, CT 06380. The Guillot Funeral Home, 75 South B Street, Taftville is in charge of arrangements.