William Galanis Obituary

Dear Dad,
It's been two months and still the thoughts of you are strong. Your legacy of rock solid love and support will live on in all our hearts.
With Love,

I am sorry I could not make it to the wake or funeral. I have many fond childhood memories of Uncle Bill. The best part were always his jokes. He always had a good one to tell. Say hi to Grandma & Grandpa and my dad up there! Love always, Nick

To the Galanis family, from John and Carole Stang, extending our condolences. Your loss will be felt throughout your family since Bill's gift to all that knew him was his smile and sense of humor, a truly wonderful legacy to leave.

To the immediate family 0f Bill,
To his dearest wife, Virginia and his sons, David and Paul and their respective spouses, Reenie and Beth and grandchildren and sister, We will see him again someday. He always had a smile and a terrific sense of humor. Dear cousin I will miss you. My condolences to his wonderful family. Betty

My condolences to the Galanis family at the passing of Mr. Galanis, my former neighbor and a man I always admired. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I would like to extend my condolences on the passing of Uncle Bill. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.

Sincerely,
Wayne's Friend
Ken Stropnik (the baker)

I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Galanis for several years now. As I think back over that time, words that come to mind are gentleman, family man, sharp wit and thoroughly graceful. He will be missed. Please accept my family's condolences.

It was a true joy to know Bill, he was a kind and loving soul. I enjoyed every moment I spent with Bill and Virginia....listening to the many beautiful stories of their life together. I hope the memories of your husband, father and friend are a comfort to you.

You will be missed by all whose life was touched by yours... and your spirit will live on through "Baby G". Our thoughts are with your family.

Paul,

Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. I always enjoyed the relationship I had with Bill. I know you'll miss him and my thoughts are with you and your family.

A loving father full of sage advice, a ready smile, an incredible sense of humor, and heart of gold.

He taught me the "Greek Handshake". A gesture that I will never forget. Thank you Mr. G.

A true gentleman and gentle man, jokester extraordinnaire, this happy, loving man has touched many and will be greatly missed.

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Everytime that I saw him, he was always smiling, full of jokes and always right there to tease me (in a fun way). He reminded me a lot like my father - I really enjoyed being around him. I am so glad that we spent some time with him a week and half ago because those will be more treasured memories of a great man. We will miss you Bill. We know you are in a better place and we will meet up with you again someday. Love, The Lawson's (Vanessa & Jeff (Jacob, Alec, Noah & Abigail))