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Joseph C. "Joey" Galyan-Porritt
1982 - 2009
BORN
1982
DIED
2009
Joseph Galyan-Porritt Obituary
He was born Sept. 25, 1982, in Aberdeen. When Joey was two years old he was diagnosed with lymphoma. He was given a second chance at life and survived the cancer. He lived on to touch the lives of many. He was, and will continue to be, an inspiration to all who knew him.
Joey was a reserved, but friendly person. He enjoyed the outdoors and learning new things about it. He liked to hunt and fish. He was creative and loved to draw. Joey was unique and loved by all who had the opportunity to meet him. IN his presence one would feel the urge to nurture and care for him. He would return the favor ten fold.
Joey is survived by his mother and stepfather, Cynthia and John Connelly of Gladstone, Ore.; his father, Edward Galyan in Washington; two sisters, Brandi Porritt-Doughten of Newport, Tenn.., and Heidi Porritt of Portland; a brother, John Connelly Jr., of Gladstone; a stepbrother, Justin Connelly of Carlston, Va.; three nieces, Myah, Olivia and Elle; two nephews, Kyler and Zack; two aunts, Tammy Carnahan and Nicole Cadigan, both of Longview; an uncle, Darren Porritt of Longview; his grandfather, Dewey Galyan of Longview; and many special cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob and Karen Porritt; an aunt, Susan Grandchamp; and an uncle, Allan Porritt.
A private service will be held.
Contributions may be made to the Joseph Galyan-Porritt Memorial Account #527958 at Fibre Federal Credit Union.
Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Galyan-Porritt
Cynthia Connelly
February 13, 2019
I love and miss you more than words can say my beautiful boy. I would say that an angel has been touching my heart and helping me to remember clearly all the wonderful things I love and miss about you. Little messages have been popping up frequently over the last week to touch my heart and remind me of the blessings that I have been given by having had you in my life if even for a short time. I wish I could give you a big hug right now and tell you how much I love you and to feel the warmth of your flesh and your soul with me now. You will forever be in my heart and mind. I love you so much. Thank you so much for who you were and will always be. I feel so blessed to have known you and to have been able to hold you in my womb, my arms as only a mother can through sickness and health and in my heart forever.
Mom
Heidi Porritt
February 7, 2019
I miss you so much. I wish that I could give you a hug and cry on your shoulder. I wanted you to walk me down the aisle and ease me into life. I love you and I miss you always.
Cynthia Connelly (Porritt)
March 7, 2009
You will always be my baby boy and will forever be in my heart. Thank you for your unconditional love, kindness and forgiveness. Hopefully many will learn from your love and your life. You were always about giving and not getting. Thanks for so many wonderful memories. You will always be with me here now as you are now with so many whom we have been given the chance to love. You are an angel now and you're smile with brighten up all of heaven as you watch over all of us and wait for us all to someday to join you.
I'll always love and miss you.
Mom
Chriss Jenkins
February 26, 2009
Joey being best friends with you're sister I had the chance to hang out with you a lot while we were growing up and always remember you being very sweet and laid back. I was shocked and very sad to hear of you're passing.
jennifer wheatley
February 24, 2009
hey joey, this is jennifer wheatley you lived across the street from me.we grew up together on 46th. I cant believe that you are gone. It makes me so sad. you are such a wonderful person & ill never ever forget the childhood memories i have of you.. you are at peace now & we will all see you again. love
jennifer
Sue Davison
February 22, 2009
Cindy, Nicole and Tammy-you and your entire family are suffering the worst kind of loss people have to accept. I know words don't take the pain away, but may you find peace in knowing you have friends that are praying and thinking of you every day, wishing you the strength it takes to get through this...
Heidi Porritt
February 21, 2009
It's still so hard to deal with the fact that your gone because I never want to think of you that way. You're such a wonderful person and a perfect brother. It feels like your just away in your own world again and I'm just having a bad dream but sadly it's not true. I miss you too much for words to express. I miss the thought of you and even though it's silly I miss being able to worry about you and how you are doing and what you are doing. But I don't think I'll really ever stop worrying about or thinking about how you are. You're still my brother and I will always love too much for you too understand. I hope you know the hope you gave me and the life you helped and are still helping me to achieve. I will miss you forever and always, and will love you even more so. You will never be forgotten my big brother Joey. Never. I love you.
Tammy Carnahan
February 19, 2009
I Am really missing you very much. I will not ever forget the talk we recently had. It gives me peace knowing that you love the lord and that you are with him now along with the rest of our family safe at peace. no more hardships. I will Miss all of youre smiles and hugs. thank you so much for the love and care you gave to me and the girls. And Adam,words cannot express the loss he is feeling. he loves you very much. Alot of good memories he holds dear to his heart. I love you Joey. You Have taught me so much. I will say goodbye,just for now, I will see in again. Peace be with you forever my nephew.
Love,
Aunt Tammy
Kayleen Powers
February 19, 2009
Cindy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nicole Cadigan
February 19, 2009
I will forever miss my handsome nephew...he will always hold a piece of my heart!! I am blessed to have been part of his life and that we had so many fun memories together. I know you are now in the arms of our family and will always be happy and safe. Until we meet again...love always, aunt Nikki
February 19, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss. We had the pleasure of knowing Joey on the teller line at a local Bank in Longview. He will be missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Patty Nease-Hatfield
February 19, 2009
My prays are with you God Bless
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