Celebrating the life of
Elvera Gallettini Bakstran
August 24, 1920 - August 25, 2016
Elvera Marie Gallettini Bakstran- August 24, 1920 - August 25, 2016 The youngest of six children, Vera was born in Savannah to Captain Joseph and Lucia (Salesi) Gallettini. In 1938, she graduated from St. Vincent's Academy and began Nurse's Training at St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Savannah. She completed her RN at St. Joseph's in Atlanta, Ga where she met her husband Charlie. They were married in the chapel at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in 1943, beginning her life as an Air Force Wife. While Charlie served in WWII and the Korean War, Vera raised their three children and worked full time at St. Joseph's Hospital. She retired from Memorial Medical Center in 1978.
Through passing, she joins her parents, her two brothers (Dominic and Johnny), and two of her sisters (Rose Marie Fisher and Mary Swords.) Vera reunites with her husband Charles Bakstran, Sr. and their sons, Charlie, Jr. and Billy. Vera is survived by her daughter Mary Ann Loncon (Larry, d. 2009), her sister Frances Gallettini Palmer (age 99), and two daughters-in-law, Betsy Bakstran (Massachusetts) and Judy Bakstran Lyle (Florida.). She has five grandchildren, Michael (Leslie) Loncon, Michelle Loncon (Ken Dawkins), Jennifer (Bill Milinazzo), Ken (Shauna) Bakstran, and Erick (Tovah) Bakstran and 9 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30th at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends and loved ones at the Church from 9:30 - 10:30 prior to the service.
Vera spent her final years in the tender care of the staffs at Savannah Square Nursing Center and her final months at Hospice Savannah. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Savannah at P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
May the God of all comfort be with you and your family during this very difficult time (2Cor1:3,4) Jehovah's Witnesses -Pooler,Ga
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Mary Ann, So sorry to learn of your mother's death. I know she is in a better place and happily reunited with your father and brothers. Tommy and I will keep her and your family in our prayers. Amanda
- Tommy and Amanda Cannon, Savannah, GA
MaryAnn, I was sorry to hear your Mother "Mrs.B" died. I have a lot of fond memories of her when I was growing up and later on in life. She was always very kind to me and our family. She was a good woman, who loved her Family. I wish you and your family the very best, may God Bless you always. Love, Ric & Robin Thomson.
- Ric Thomson, Savannah, Ga
Mary Ann, our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. No doubt, she is with your Dad & the angels and enjoying all of her beautiful memories once again. Your love for her and your dedication to her care are an example for all. You have truly been a wonderful daughter! Our love to and prayers for you and all of your family.
- Joe & Mary Ellen Caggiano, Savannah, GA
May the God of all comfort be with you and your family during this very difficult time (2Cor1:3,4) Jehovah's Witnesses -Pooler,Ga
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Mary Ann, So sorry to learn of your mother's death. I know she is in a better place and happily reunited with your father and brothers. Tommy and I will keep her and your family in our prayers. Amanda
- Tommy and Amanda Cannon, Savannah, GA
MaryAnn, I was sorry to hear your Mother "Mrs.B" died. I have a lot of fond memories of her when I was growing up and later on in life. She was always very kind to me and our family. She was a good woman, who loved her Family. I wish you and your family the very best, may God Bless you always. Love, Ric & Robin Thomson.
- Ric Thomson, Savannah, Ga
Mary Ann, our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. No doubt, she is with your Dad & the angels and enjoying all of her beautiful memories once again. Your love for her and your dedication to her care are an example for all. You have truly been a wonderful daughter! Our love to and prayers for you and all of your family.
- Joe & Mary Ellen Caggiano, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
