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Gloria Galante Obituary

Galante, Gloria, MD (nee Nana) Age 84, of Chicago, IL, passed away on June 13, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Galante, MD; and her parents, Moises and Raquel (nee Bensadon) Losoviz. She is survived by her brother, Jorge Losoviz; her children, Gus (Becca) Galante, Pat Galante (Charles Zivancev), and Sylvia (Craig) Miller; and grandchildren, Alex, Sara, Eric, Gabriel, Max, and Mia. Gloria was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and received her medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires. She emigrated with her husband and young son from Buenos Aires to Chicago in 1961. She served her internship at Michael Reese Hospital and completed her training in psychiatry at the Illinois State Psychiatric Institute. She was boarded in both psychiatry and neurology. Gloria had her private practice in psychiatry in Munster, IN for over 45 years. She initiated and developed the eating disorders unit at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in Dyer, IN. In addition, she was an active staff member at the Community Hospital in Munster, IN and St. Catherine's Hospital in East Chicago, IN. She was past president of the Argentine Medical Association, whose mission is to promote health and encourage scientific research. She helped to ease the struggles of so many patients in our Northwest Indiana community. Gloria was the matriarch of the family: strong, independent, protective, generous, caring, and loving. Her children and grandchildren were the beneficiaries of her strength, her passions for cooking, movies, art, music, and travel, and her clever wit, contagious laughter and lifelong learning. She was blessed to be among a warm and compassionate group of friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019, with visitation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and services beginning at 5:30 p.m., at Congregation Beth Israel, 535 Progress Ave., Munster, IN. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Food Pantry of the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana, Camp Ramah in Ojai, California, and/or the American Cancer Society. www.kishfuneralhome.net.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 14, 2019.

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Richard Griswold

August 10, 2019

So sorry to hear of your loss. We met Dr. Galante in San Diego. She rented our condo for a few months while there. She was a generous and very open person who loved her family. We know she enjoyed her stay and the beach close by. We wanted to offer her friends and family our sincerest sympathies. We felt priveleged to know her, if only for a brief time.

Richard Stein

June 23, 2019

I was saddened to hear of your loss. Gloria was a member of our writer's workshop in San Diego. She was a talented writer and a valuable contributor to our group. I considered her a friend. She will be missed.

June 21, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss.
May the God of all comfort Strengthen you at this time.

June 17, 2019

So sorry to hear of Gloria's death. We shared good times in San Diego in the winter. She will be missed.
Renee Dushman

June 17, 2019

So sorry to hear about Gloria's death. We shared good times in San Diego each year. She will be missed.

Renee Dushman

Harry Frank

June 16, 2019

Dear Gus, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I remember thinking when my mother passed away, I never felt quite as safe again.
May G-d bless your family.
Harry Frank

Aaron/Charlotte Jaffe

June 16, 2019

We are in absolute shock to learn of Gloria's death. We left LaJolla at the same time in March and she appeared in perfect health. We were La Jolla buddies - spent daily time with her going to classes and sharing social events where Gloria was loved and admired by all.

We were heartbroken to learn of her passing and will miss her beyond words. Our hearts go out to her family. We knew of her devotion to her children and grandchildren first hand and regret their loss. She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Charlotte and Aaron Jaffe

Paula Molenda

June 15, 2019

I just heard about this....So sad! I Love this family, Dr Gloria, Gus & Becca...So sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Dr. Gloria, you will be missed...Prayers being sent for your soul!.

June 14, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss.May God sustain you at this time of such great loss.Isaiah25:8

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June 14, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the Galante family and friends. I'm truly sorry for your loss and the pain of heart you now have. "May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness, comfort your hearts and make you firm.2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17
May you find peace in the "God of all comfort" and in the precious memories you have of your loved one.

a neighbor

June 14, 2019

I don't know that I ever met Dr. Galante, but I've known of her name and the fruits of her life for most of my life. I grew up with her daughter and knew more of Dr. Galante's reputation as a wise and caring physician, and the wife and mother of a loving, wise, purposeful, gracious, classy, and solid family. Her persona continues to inspire me, and hers seems a life well lived, and beautifully so. May the Eternal give you all peace, comfort, and strength

Judy Adler

June 13, 2019

I am saddened for all of you that this very vivacious, vibrant, witty and special woman has left you. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss; she will be missed as there are few who rivaled her joy for living.

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3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Congregation Beth Israel

535 Progress Ave., Munster, IN

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14

Memorial service

5:30 p.m.

Congregation Beth Israel

535 Progress Ave., Munster, IN

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