Celebrating the life of
Mary Strozzo Galibert
August 30, 1920 - November 27, 2010
Mary Strozzo Galibert
SAVANNAH - Mary Strozzo Galibert of Thunderbolt, Georgia, age 90, departed this life on November 27, 2010.
Mary was born in Jamestown, New York in 1920, the oldest daughter of Fortunato and Maria Maruccia Strozzo. She grew up in a large, loving family of seven brothers and sisters in Brooklet, Georgia. Mary moved to Savannah where she married Carl W. Galibert in 1947, and worked for the Borden Company until she retired in 1979. She was an active member of Nativity of Our Lord /Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church and a devoted volunteer of Saint Mary's Home. She was the first president of the Marine Rescue Squadron Auxiliary at Coffee Bluff, a 47 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 184, and a Thunderbolt Museum volunteer.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, and by two brothers and a sister, Salvatore and Jerry Strozzo, and Ellen Strozzo Mathews. She is survived by two brothers and one sister, Tony Strozzo and his wife, Bonnie, of Savannah, Dominic Strozzo and his wife, Joyce, of Brooklet, and Ann Strozzo of Columbus, North Carolina. Mary was a dear aunt, great aunt, and great, great aunt to many nieces and nephews. She will be lovingly remembered by all her family and friends as a very special lady with a big smile and a generous heart. She loved gardening and cooking and was eager to share her plants and food with others. She also enjoyed knitting, making over 130 afghans for family, friends, and charitable auctions.
Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, November 29th at 11:00 a.m. at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Thunderbolt. Private burial will take place on Tuesday.
Remembrances: Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 3115 East Victory Drive, Savannah, GA 31404.
To my dear aunt Mary who always remembered to call me on my birthday. My fondest memory as a kid visiting my Uncle Carl and aunt Mary, Aunt Mary was always jolly and had a smile on her face and she always had ice cream. She had a big heart and was always kind to all. I will really miss her.
- Katherine Roberts Stewart, Martinez, CA
I was so sad to hear of Mary's passing. She was such a good friend and neighbor. I remember fondly the many times through the years when she would show up at my door with her homemade custards and pies. I would have liked to have been at the visitation but am recovering from surgery myself.
- Florence Kessler, Thunderbolt, GA
We'll remember you with fondest regards! I'll always remember how you had a Coca Cola for us kids-- along with a smile and a hug. You'll be missed---it's not good-bye--but we'll see you later!
- Michael, Patricia and Tori Strozzo, Jacksonville, FL
To my dear aunt Mary who always remembered to call me on my birthday. My fondest memory as a kid visiting my Uncle Carl and aunt Mary, Aunt Mary was always jolly and had a smile on her face and she always had ice cream. She had a big heart and was always kind to all. I will really miss her.
- Katherine Roberts Stewart, Martinez, CA
I was so sad to hear of Mary's passing. She was such a good friend and neighbor. I remember fondly the many times through the years when she would show up at my door with her homemade custards and pies. I would have liked to have been at the visitation but am recovering from surgery myself.
- Florence Kessler, Thunderbolt, GA
We'll remember you with fondest regards! I'll always remember how you had a Coca Cola for us kids-- along with a smile and a hug. You'll be missed---it's not good-bye--but we'll see you later!
- Michael, Patricia and Tori Strozzo, Jacksonville, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
