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Joseph Charles Galdi II

1947 - 2024

BORN

1947

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Avenidas Cremation & Burial - Tucson

1376 West St. Mary's Road

Tucson, Arizona

Joseph Galdi Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Joseph Charles Galdi II
Start: 2024-10-19T17:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Thomas The Apostle

Joseph Charles Galdi, II passed away peacefully in Tucson on Friday, August 23rd. Joe loved fast cars and slow trains. He was a devoted model train hobbyist, and he kept a collection of sports cars that he lovingly restored and maintained. An unrepentant nostalgist, Joe delighted in reminiscing about his race car driving days, and he relished any opportunity to take his family out for a classic steakhouse dinner. He will be remembered for his staunch loyalty and enthusiastic generosity, and he will be deeply missed by his children, Elizabeth and Andrew, and his brother and sister-in-law, Gregory and Linda Galdi, alongside many other family members and friends. Memorial service at St. Thomas The Apostle, Saturday, October 19, 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Peppi's House, whose kind and caring staff provided wonderful care for Joe in his final days. Arrangements by Avenidas Cremation and Burial.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Sep. 18 to Sep. 22, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Galdi

11 Entries

Bruce Daley

October 19, 2025

My condolences go out to Joe's family for their terrible loss of a wonderful person!

Joe and I both lived in our homes in Cobblestone since the earliest days of the subdivision, and soon realized how much we had in common.

We were both avid card guys, with Joe growing up on Long Island, and me in Connecticut.

We both went to the sports car races at Bridgehampton, Lime Rock, Watkins Glen, and other tracks in New England and New York as teenagers.-

We both loved Corvettes, and each of us continued to order the next highest performance model available through the years. We both agreed our favorites were our 1966 427's which each of us had back in the day.

Although we would see each other often at Barrett Jackson, the Tucson Classics, or Monterey vintage races, I now regret that we did not do more together in Tucson.

I have always thought of Joe as a good friend, and will remember him that way until the day I go.

Bruce Daley

David Claiborne

March 30, 2025

We made and raced model cars on Club Way. Dave Claiborne

Milt Laughland

March 29, 2025

I knew Joe at Edgemont High School. Joe and I would go to Madison Square Garden to the car shows in the early 1960s. He once raced his Dad's Cadillac at Dover Drag Strip and won in his class. Joe was a popular guy in high school. I'm sorry I didn't get to update our friendship later in life. Here is his year book photo with several trophies.

JOE RITZ

December 26, 2024

I own a Classic car facility in Tempe AZ. Myself and my team had the pleasure of working recently with Joe to complete a project on a truly unique and cool Alfa Romeo. Joe was a gentleman and extremely helpful during the process with his car knowledge. It's with heavy hearts that we receive this news. We are grateful to have met and befriended Joe. He was a "class-act"

Peter Arakelian

December 23, 2024

I am sorry to hear about Joe. He and I were friends at Southampton College in the mid 1960s. If I was to name a "Most Unforgettable (college) Character" it would be Joe.

We both liked cars and talked about them constantly. During midterm exam study one Spring we heard Bridgehampton Raceway was opening for the season. We would study a while and take a ride out there to see what it was like. We studied for about 5 minutes and left in Joe's parents 1964 Cadillac convertible for Bridgehampton. The rear gate was open so Joe drove on to the track and made the best of it on the way around. Someone stopped us and directed us to the grandstand only to see Herb Wetanson´s Porsche 917 preparing for a practice run. The sound it made was unforgettable. Joe and I went to see LeMans when it first came out.

Please accept my condolences. I am honored to have known Joe.

Peter Arakelian

Cristiano

December 12, 2024

Thinking about you and your father and mother Rita in the early `60 at Southhampton with your corvette stingray 427/425.
You loved cars (i remember also the yellow Pantera)
and were such a nice person
Then I had my life in several parts of the world
and all of the sudden one day I met you by chance in a show in Bradway sitting in front of me and we were able to talk....
Rest in peace with God
Cristiano

MaryAnn and Joseph Benzola

Sent Flowers

carl marinello

October 13, 2024

I grew up with Joe and his family we both loved cars and people I remember sledding on Scarsdale Golf Course when we were 8 years old we both wiped out when I cam to Tuscon in 1986 he took me into the garage to see his cars and train set up which we played with as kids. We when on vacations together when we were kids my parents and his we great friends we always spent Christmas together I miss Diane and now I will miss Joe. My last memory was him picking me up at La Paloma hotel he pulled up in his GTO and we were going 120 down I 10 so many great times in so many different cars. One night we had RITA's 1962 Cadillac convertible we were speeding and lost control going down the guard rail like a hockey puck we talked about that time on many occasions. I will miss you but you will live on in my memories. I hope when my time comes you are waiting for me in your Yellow Pantera RIP Carl Marinello Greg if you get this call me 706 833 0645

Colette F Myers

Planted Trees

Laurie C

September 30, 2024

Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time. I remember Joe's phone calls. He shared much about his life and was a fascinating person. Wishing you peace.

Salpointe Catholic High School

September 20, 2024

The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Galdi family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.

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