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Galo Feliciano Obituary

GALO FELICIANO "EL TIBURON" EAST CHICAGO, IN Galo Feliciano "El Tiburon", age 85, of East Chicago, passed Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Methodist Hospital, Gary surrounded by loved ones. Galo or "El Tiburon" as his friends would call him, was one of 16 survivors of Pan Am Flight 526A. The flight from Puerto Rico to New York crashed into the Atlantic Ocean nine minutes after takeoff. Galo had to brave the ocean and fight off sharks, thus the nickname "El Tiburon". He married his childhood sweetheart Edeliz Troche, and together they had nine beautiful children. Galo was a family man that worked diligently to take care of his family. He retired from Inland Steel Co. He also loved playing the accordion and guitar. Survivors include his sons: Enrique (Cynthia) of East Chicago, Ferdinand "Sly" ( Karen) of Hammond, Wilfredo (Lupita) and Jose ( Katherine) of East Chicago; daughters: Mitalia (Ray) Clarke of New Mexico, Luz Edeliz (late Jose) Rivera of East Chicago, Maria (Craig) Elliott of Gary, and Santa T. Feliciano of St. John; grandchildren: Enrique Chinito, Melissa, India, Josephine, Tina, Serina, Michael, Jose Jr., Galo, Ricardo, Javier, Edeliz M., Victor, Edwin, Jose, Madalyn, Eddie, Aisha, Natasha, Adrian III, Julian, and Victoria; brothers: Flavio Feliciano of Puerto Rico, Dario and Arsenia of New York, and Ismael of Florida. Galo was preceded in death by his parents: Genaro and Simona Feliciano; wife, Edeliz "Lile" Feliciano; brothers: Delfin and Geovan; sister, Monseratte; son, Angel Conteras; grandchildren: Fernanda and D' Angelo Feliciano; and great-grandchildren: Maria Edeliz Hurt and Juliana Klobucar. Visitation will be Thursday, December 16, 2010 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Divinity Funeral Home, 3831 Main St., East Chicago, IN. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 3810 Grand Blvd., East Chicago, IN. Burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary, IN

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Published by The Times on Dec. 15, 2010.

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December 18, 2010

To The Feliciano Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you have wonderful memories to help you through this time. Sincerely,Rosie Perez(Guzman)

Tracy Schwerin

December 17, 2010

To Sly, family and friends, my sincere and heartfelt sympathies to you all.

juanny ramos

December 16, 2010

to the feliciano family,
it brings sorrow to my father and i to hear the passing of "galo" a great friend to my father,& father figuer to me.we send our love and will be praying for you all ,he will truly be missed by us, my father is very sadden.GOD BLESS you all.
Juanny,Blanca & johnny Ramos

MYRNA FRITH-HACKETT

December 16, 2010

TO THE FELICIANO FAMILY MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. MAY HIS PEACE BE WITH YOU MARIE AND THE ENTIRE FELICIANO FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU.

jose valles

December 16, 2010

May the light of our LORD shine on your family during this time. Remembering the life of a good man.

Jenny Rodriguez

December 15, 2010

Sly, Chino, Dali, Santa, Fredo, Chewy, Mary, Santa, Lucy, & the entire family
Many men are fathers, but less
than that are dads;
It takes a special kind of man
to know this to be true
Your dad was one of those
who really truly did,"Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about." top
Jenny

TERESA VELEZ MERCADO

December 15, 2010

TO THE FELICIANO FAMILY,
i am so sorry for your lost. your dad was a wonderful man. i can remember when i was little your dad and my dad always hung out. he will never be forgotten. my prayers go out to you all. R.I.P. MR. FELICIANO

Lucy Feliciano

December 15, 2010

may you rest in pease and i hope you reunite with the love of your life.

christine Vargas-Dicken

December 15, 2010

Wil and family,
so sorry to hear of your father's death. My dad also passed away so i know the feeling.
Chris Vargas Dicken

Art Avila Jr and Family

December 15, 2010

My Brother Sly very sorry to hear about your dad, I remember when mine passed away also. May God give you and your family the strength to comfort and cherish your beautiful memories. Until we see each other again God Bless you.

Katherine Feliciano

December 15, 2010

To the Feliciano Family So Sorry for you'r loss. I knowen you'r Father for 30 yrs. and He was Great Father-in-law. Again So Sorry for you'r loss.

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