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Carmen Galzerano Obituary
Carmen Galzerano, 79, of Vineland passed away on Monday, June 11, 2012, at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton.
Born in Vineland to the late James and Victoria (Pinizotta) Galzerano, he earned his bachelor's and master's degree in music education from Temple University, and also received a master's degree in student personnel services and a principal's certification from Glassboro State College. He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army where he toured Europe with the 7th Army Jazz Concert Orchestra.
Carmen was a band director, instrumental music teacher and orchestra director for Vineland High School from 1958 to 1966. He was a guidance counselor for Vineland High School from 1967 to 1974. In 1975, he became director of the guidance department until he retired in 1989. Carmen was a talented saxophone player, a professional musician who toured with various big bands, including The Joe Dale Orchestra, Corky Gale Trio and the Frankie Testa Orchestra. He was a member of the American Federation of Musicians Local 595, where he served on the executive board and vice president.
In 1976, he was president of the Cumberland County Community Concert Association and also was the director of the Red, White and Blue Band from 1972-2012. Carmen was a professional accomplished musician, conductor and saxophone player. He lived his life to its fullest, and loved his wife and family tremendously. He taught his daughters how to manage life with a positive attitude and to enjoy life. He will be terribly missed and always in our hearts.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Stella (Corsiglia); daughter and son-in-law, Terry and William Hullihen, Collegeville, Pa.; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Chris Orazi, Buena Vista Township; daughter, Christine Galzerano, Cape May Court House; brother, Buddy Galzerano, Vineland; grandchildren, Billy, Brian and Caroline Hullihen; and also several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral home visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. A church visitation will be held on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 736 S. Union Road, Vineland.
Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Vineland.
Donations in memory of Carmen can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
Arrangements are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carmen Galzerano
Jose L Rivera
June 11, 2023
God give your family and friends strength, comfort, and peace during time of loss. Mr Galzerano was the Best Principal I ever came across as a student even as a teacher. He was caring and thoughful. I know he was a Awesome DAD!!!
Rush Ridgway
July 6, 2012
Michelle, I know you don't remember me, but we had spent some time in college together and you were a year behind me in high school. My Dad used to be friends with your Dad back in the day and are the same age. Didn't hear about your Dad's passing until I went home last weekend. Actually we live pretty close to your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 20, 2012
He certainly taught us to enjoy music! He touched our lives. Sorry for ur loss. Brenda Ingraham Cucukov
BILL BEERS
June 17, 2012
STELLA CARMAN WAS THE BEST AND I KNOW HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERDED BY ALL HIS FRIENDS AT HH BLESS YOU STELLA BILL BEERS H.H BIG BAND
June 17, 2012
Stella, Buddy and all the family. I send my sincere sympathy on your loss. I am sorry I cannot be there with you but know that my love and prayers are with all of you. Carmen was a true gentleman and all who had any contact with him will never forget him. Love Mary Ann (Corsiglia) Quairoli
Bill Buckminster
June 16, 2012
He taught me to play the drums against all odds.Then taught me to pace the band with the bass drum. I was a work in progress at best.
Thanks for the great effort and understanding and love .
Bill Buckminster
Phyllis Buckminster
June 16, 2012
Truly sad to hear of Carmen's passing! I will keep his whole family in my prayers,
Phyllis (Cassisi) Buckminster
Lou and Kitty D'Angelo
June 16, 2012
Dear Stella and Family,
Please accept our sincere sympatjy. Corky was part of my young adulthood and memories that will never be forgotten. God Bless.
Rich & Arleen Flaim
June 15, 2012
Dear Stella, Bud and Families:
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of Carmen. He was a talented and caring person, who influenced thousands of young people through his years in education, and added tremendously to the local culture through his passion for music. Thus, his influence in both realms shall remain indelible for generations to come. It was an honor and a pleasure to be among his colleagues and friends.
Donna Terry
June 14, 2012
Our love and prayers go out to the entire family. Love, Bob, Donna and Julia Terry
Lin Orazi
June 14, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always at family get together's.
Roger Zavacki
June 14, 2012
My condolences to the Galzerano family. I had the pleasure to play in a band with Carmen in the Gene Boney Group for a few years. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Jose Rivera
June 14, 2012
Carmen was my principal at Johnstone School and he cared about me. He had a open door policy. He was awesome person. God bless his soul.
daryl hutchinson
June 14, 2012
so very sorry to hear of the passing of mr galzerano he was a wonderful caring and exceptional man our condolences to his family you are all in our prayers
daryl hutchinson
annette franceschi
suzanne piccone
June 13, 2012
Carmen was a great friend to so many. I knew him best as a guidance counselor who always showed kindness and compassion toward students in the VHS guidance office. Rest easy old friend.
June 13, 2012
Terri,
So very sorry to hear about your Dad. For some odd reason I was thinking of you and decided to look you up (google) and found your Dad's Obituary. Please give your Mom my love. I am currently in Brazil at the Casa where John of God practices. It has been way too long since we have chatted. [email protected]
With love, healing and blessings,
Dolores Fazzino (Encinitas, CA & Abadiania, Goais, Brazil)
Wayne Quairoli
June 13, 2012
My condolences to the Galzerano family members. I knew Carmen since I was a young boy. I studied clarinet with him in elementary school through high school. Played quite a few concerts with him conducting the Red, White & Blue Band and played quite a few club dates with him also. A great musician, teacher and human being.
Bill Cervini
June 13, 2012
I was in Carmen's first VHS Band in my second year at VHS. I will never forget that at the first parent-teacher meeting he told my mother I had a case of "sophomoritis". I still have memories of him leading the VHS Dance Band where I loved playing those songs of the 30s and 40s with many great friends. Sorry for your loss.
Donna
June 13, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Carmen. He will always be with you.
Donna - CIM
Nicholas Cerrato
June 13, 2012
It is a sad day for me to have lost the one person responsible for guiding me in the direction of my true passion - music. Though he will be missed, he will be with me the rest of my life, for without him all the wonderful colors of the beauty of life would have surpassed me. May he rest forever in the peace he deserves.
Sandra Doran
June 13, 2012
I attended VHS during his band years and was in the color guard. What a wonderful example he was to all of us.
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