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Lawrence Galateo Obituary

Galateo, Lawrence J. Age 93, WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, founder of Kenwood Liquors. Beloved husband of Mildred (nee Cannella); loving father of Thomas (Cecilia) Galateo and JoAnn (Tim) Dixon; dear grandfather of Larry (Wendy) Galateo, Christopher Dixon, Geoff (Julie) Dixon, Jonathan (Katherine) Dixon, Amy (Anthony) Caronchi, Mikey (Jennifer) Dixon, Mia (Dave) Channell and Thomas, Jr. (Colleen) Galateo; great-grandfather of 14; fond brother of Frank (Carol) Galateo and the late Tony, Willy, Mike and Carmen Latronica and John Galateo. Cared for by Iryna Setras and Galyns Koshtnes. Also many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 9:00 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien, to Our Lady of Peace Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Christ the King Garden Mausoleum. Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Horizon Hospice & Palliative Care, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls would be appreciated. For funeral info 630-852-3595 or www.modelldarien.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 11, 2014.

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Michaelene Baffoe-Kelly

May 14, 2014

I remember him taking me to Timmerman's when he came to Dubuque. What a great guy. My sympathy to all.

May 13, 2014

My sympathy to all family, you are in my prayers.
iris Liencres

Rev. Richard Gielow

May 13, 2014

Dear Tom and family. Your dad is in
heaven..For him to win, you have to lose
him. He will be your angel. Will pray
especially for all of you on Tues.

Angie Scalise

May 13, 2014

Please accept our deepest condolences.

May 12, 2014

May God Bless you Larry for all of eternity.
Joey LaRocco

Diane Angone

May 12, 2014

My deepest sympathy,
Larry is your guardian angel forever.
Diane Angone

Diane Angone

May 12, 2014

Galateo Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Fondly,Diane

Christina Ochala

May 11, 2014

I wish you peace, courage and comfort to face the days ahead, and loving memories of Lawrence to forever hold in your heart.

Steve and Theresa Tardi

May 11, 2014

Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Chuck Desmond

May 11, 2014

May I offer my deepest condolences.

Cyndi Greenglass

May 10, 2014

Mr. Galateo will always be remembered by our family with fondness and love.

The Greenglass Family

Bill Rouady

May 10, 2014

Larry will be remembered as one of our dearest
friends. He was very cordial and caring.
We miss him.
Bill & Marianne Rouady

Alex Bates

May 10, 2014

Almost every time we would go out to eat as a family, Poppy would slip me $5 bills when my Mom wasn't looking. He was always very interested in my life, and I am sad to see him pass. May his family's weeping be turned into joy as they remember a life well-lived and a legacy well-left.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

IL 60559

May

13

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Darien

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

May

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Peace Church

IL 60559

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Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Darien

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

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