Peter Ignatius Galante
Passed: January 08, 2017
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Peter Ignatius Galante
Passed: January 08, 2017
Obituary
Peter Ignatius Galante, 74 of Buckeye, AZ died January 8, 2017 in Sun City, AZ. He was born June 13, 1942 in Detroit, MI to Ignatius and Vera Galante. Peter served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1967 where he achieved the rank of Senior Airman and was able to travel all around the world. He was an accomplished wood sculptor and artist. He built hot rod cars and prototype wooden cars and parts at General Motors. He belonged to Southern Thumb Country Cruisers Car Club in Michigan. He built houses and remodeled an old farmhouse. He loved to take photos in the desert. He created many “things of rare and exquisite beauty.”
Peter is survived by his wife, Verna (Kitty) Galante; daughters Leslie (Rod) Humbarger, Diana (Bruce) Oliver; sons Peter (Ynez), and Nicholas (Kimberly) Galante, and Butch (Suzie) Dodson; sisters, Ann (David) Daggett; Sharon (Dan) Pyron; brother, Andrew (Judy)Galante; sister-in-law, Sheri Kaechele; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignatius and Vera Galante; first wife, Bernadine M. Galante; and niece, Vera Zimmer.
A visitation will take place at 4:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ. The family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of The Valley.
11 responses to Peter Ignatius Galante
Debbie Thueme says:
January 11, 2017
The “Light” of a great man and dear friend has gone out….. but his light will forever shine in our hearts and in our memories of him. Though we cannot be there with all of you, his family and loved ones, in person….. please know that we are with you in spirit and will walk thru this very sad day with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
All Our Love, Debbie and Dennis Thueme
Tom & Patti Sullivan says:
January 11, 2017
We are so sorry to have to say so long to an old friend. Pete and Bernie were members of our Euchre Group when they were in Michigan. We visited and fondly remember the old farmhouse that they remodeled. You will be missed Pete! With warm affection, Patti & Tom Sullivan
Bernadette Burkhardt says:
January 11, 2017
We are saddened to hear of Pete’s passing. He was such a wonderful, talented generous man. We enjoyed many years of fun with Pete and Bernie in our Euchre Group. God rest his soul.
Don and Bernadette Burkhardt
Kathleen Gillespie says:
January 11, 2017
Both Joe and I went all the way through school with Pete, from first grade on. Lots of good memories over all these years. I think of Pete as a good friend and I will miss him and our chats every few months. I am so sorry he is gone. And I am sorry we can’t be there for his funeral, but we are sending our thoughts and prayers for all of the family. He was a good man, and very talented. We will miss him.
HUGS and PRAYERS to all, from Joe and Kathy Gillespie in New Richmond, OH.
DAVE AND MILLY LESTER says:
January 11, 2017
PETE WAS A REAL ARTIST. HE COULD TAKE A PIECE OF WOOD AND MAKE IT COME ALIVE. WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH.
WE ARE KEEPING HIS FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.