Celebrating the life of
Dominic Christopher Galletta, Jr.
January 06, 1926 - July 20, 2009
Savannah- Mr. Dominic Christopher Galletta, Jr., 83, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center.
The native and life long resident of Savannah retired after serving 24 years with the U.S. Navy. He later worked for Grumman Aerospace before opening his own business, Galletta's Outboard Motor Repairs. He was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. His wife, Elizabeth Anne DeBorde Galletta preceded him in death.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Dominic Christopher Galletta III, and his wife Angela Drane Galletta, Michael Stephen Galletta and his wife Karen McLendon Galletta, David Vincent Galletta and his wife Carol Eley Galletta, Stephen Brian Galletta and his wife Donna Sellers Galletta; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two sisters, Therese Knight and Anne Wolfe.
Christian Wake Service: 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the Islands Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors. Visitation will follow until 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 23, 2009 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with The Reverend Patrick O'Brien, Celebrant.
Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery
My condolences to Nick's family and friends for your loss. Nick and I were crew members together in VP-16 over 40 years ago. I will always remember him for his humor. He was a good man. I so enjoyed seeing and talking with him at the reunion in May. May GOD Bless you all at this sad time.
- Jim and Janet Carlson, Herndon, VA
with all my prayers to you and your family
- Phyllis Glisson, Savannah, GA
Our prayers are with you all
- Marilyn Wadford, Greg Saxon, and Little Greg, Savannah, GA
I'll always have many happy memories of my brother, Nick. May he rest in peace in heaven with God and his beloved wife, Betty . ~
- Anne & Dick Wolfe, Covington, WA
We are sorry for your loss. May God be with you and comfort you at this time. Nick was a genuine person. I always enjoyed listening to his stories of his Navy career. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
- Bob and Frances Carlson, Ruther Glen, VA
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Nick's passing. He was my favorite uncle. I will always remember him with great love and respect.You all are in our prayers.
- Sam and Kim Galletta, statesboro, GA
My prayers go out to Brian, Donna and family. Call on any of us if u need anything...with love..The Morris Family
- Richie Morris, Savannah, GA
I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy.'' President John F. Kennedy, 1 August 1963, in Bancroft Hall at the U. S. Naval Academy. From one Eagle to another farewell.
- Tommy McDermott, Rincon, GA
Nick's sure hand for the many hours he spent guiding his crews and his aircraft where always part of 'the right stuff.' He was my mentor and my friend I will always miss him. For his sons and their families I can only say, please accept my condolences and know that your Father, Father-in-Law, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather will be missed, but remembered. Bob Truax
- Bob Truax, Inverness, FL
We are sorry we cannot be there with the family to express our sympathy but we are praying that the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus and the comfort of the Holy Spirit will be with each one. Uncle Dominic was always one of Dad's favorite siblings and I remember him a man with a great humor and fun to be around.
- Leo Galletta, Penn Yan, NY
Nick was one of a kind. I will surley miss him. He knew so much navy history. A person is not gone until he is forgotten. I will remember HIM. Fair wind and smooth sailing to family God bless
- Fred O'Neal, Olive Branch, MS
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Nick. We have fond thoughts of Uncle Nick from stories shared and the great memories made at the reunion in Savannah. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
- Rick & Trish Wolfe & Family, San Diego, CA
Nick and Elizabeth were our VP-16 friends and we will surely miss them. Nick Go Eagles
- Bill and Selma Whittle, Jacksonville, FL
My condolences to Nick's family and friends for your loss. Nick and I were crew members together in VP-16 over 40 years ago. I will always remember him for his humor. He was a good man. I so enjoyed seeing and talking with him at the reunion in May. May GOD Bless you all at this sad time.
- Jim and Janet Carlson, Herndon, VA
with all my prayers to you and your family
- Phyllis Glisson, Savannah, GA
Our prayers are with you all
- Marilyn Wadford, Greg Saxon, and Little Greg, Savannah, GA
I'll always have many happy memories of my brother, Nick. May he rest in peace in heaven with God and his beloved wife, Betty . ~
- Anne & Dick Wolfe, Covington, WA
We are sorry for your loss. May God be with you and comfort you at this time. Nick was a genuine person. I always enjoyed listening to his stories of his Navy career. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
- Bob and Frances Carlson, Ruther Glen, VA
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Nick's passing. He was my favorite uncle. I will always remember him with great love and respect.You all are in our prayers.
- Sam and Kim Galletta, statesboro, GA
My prayers go out to Brian, Donna and family. Call on any of us if u need anything...with love..The Morris Family
- Richie Morris, Savannah, GA
I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy.'' President John F. Kennedy, 1 August 1963, in Bancroft Hall at the U. S. Naval Academy. From one Eagle to another farewell.
- Tommy McDermott, Rincon, GA
Nick's sure hand for the many hours he spent guiding his crews and his aircraft where always part of 'the right stuff.' He was my mentor and my friend I will always miss him. For his sons and their families I can only say, please accept my condolences and know that your Father, Father-in-Law, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather will be missed, but remembered. Bob Truax
- Bob Truax, Inverness, FL
We are sorry we cannot be there with the family to express our sympathy but we are praying that the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus and the comfort of the Holy Spirit will be with each one. Uncle Dominic was always one of Dad's favorite siblings and I remember him a man with a great humor and fun to be around.
- Leo Galletta, Penn Yan, NY
Nick was one of a kind. I will surley miss him. He knew so much navy history. A person is not gone until he is forgotten. I will remember HIM. Fair wind and smooth sailing to family God bless
- Fred O'Neal, Olive Branch, MS
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Nick. We have fond thoughts of Uncle Nick from stories shared and the great memories made at the reunion in Savannah. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
- Rick & Trish Wolfe & Family, San Diego, CA
Nick and Elizabeth were our VP-16 friends and we will surely miss them. Nick Go Eagles
- Bill and Selma Whittle, Jacksonville, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
