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
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 our times together, especially collecting.
We will keep his family in our prayers. We love you Pete.
The Binge Family says:
January 12, 2017
There are a lot of broken hearts here in Michigan. Old friend from St Mary’s High School, card club, Lake Tecon, travel companion, and so much more. We offer our condolences to your wonderful family. May you Rest In Peace. Peter, Gary, and Reg, The Three Amigos are now together????
Debbie and Dennis Thueme says:
January 12, 2017
To the Binge family….. you stated my thoughts exactly. I thought about all those three buddies now together up in Heaven…. Regge, Gary, and Pete. Now bound together in eternity. Hope they are having as much fun as they did down here on earth. A nice thing to remember about the three of them….. a lifelong friendship.
Sam Coomer says:
January 13, 2017
Mr. Galante will be missed he always had something funny to say to put a smile on my face. I enjoyed being around him he was a great man and I am proud to say I had a chance to get to know him. Thanks for so many great memories.
John Kowalski says:
January 13, 2017
Dang I will miss this guy!
Many, many fond memories and words of wisdom – not to mention the stories! Stories on the farm, at car shows, helping out on side jobs….etc.
You will be missed Mr. G
Linda Carlson says:
January 15, 2017
Nick, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. It is a hard thing to go through, losing a parent.