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William Galante Obituary

Galante, William A. Devoted husband of the late Mary (nee Shalloo); loving father of Margaret McMahon, M. Beth Galante, Katie O'Brien, William, M. Jane (Brian) Burns, and James (Tana); proud Papa of 13, and great-grandpa of six; beloved brother of the late Adeline Rullo; dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Chicago Sun-Times Legend and Auto Manager. Proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St. Chicago Ridge to Sacred Heart Church 8245 W 111th St., Palos Hills. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery; In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60631 or Arthritis Foundation Greater Chicago Chapter, 29 E Madison St., Chicago, IL 60602 would be appreciated. For Funeral info (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 4, 2018.

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Joe Kilian

February 8, 2018

One of the best!

Kevin O'Keefe

February 6, 2018

So sorry to hear of Mr. G's passing, what a great man he was and he will certainly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Lee Weinman

February 5, 2018

Dear Galante family,

So sorry for your loss.
Billy was a terrific guy. Always with a warm smile & great handshake.
If the good Lord needs a few ads he has the right guy in his arms.

Kevin McAllen

February 5, 2018

Great guy. Great ad man.
Always a pleasure to see,
chat or dine with Bill Galante.
God rest his eternal soul.

Jim Sullivan

February 4, 2018

G was a GREAT man as my Dad and all the guys at the Sun-Times affectionately called him. Kind and funny and that's how I will always remember Mr. Galante!

Patrick Webber

February 4, 2018

We loved Uncle Bill and will miss him. He is always smiling, laughing and joking in my memories of him. He is with Uncle Jack now and the rest of the aunts and uncles. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Galante family.

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Memorial Events
for William Galante

Feb

6

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Feb

7

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Feb

7

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

8245 W 111th St, Palos Hills, IL

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Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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