Domenick Stephen Galilei, 92 of Valley Cottage, NY passed away in peace on Friday November 9th 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Preceeded in death by his wife Gertude. Domenick was born in Bronx, NY on July 6th 1926 to Alphonse and Mary Galilei. Beloved husband of “Gertrude” (nee Kelly) for 62 years. Loving father of Mary Sturm and husband Kurt and Kathleen O’Reilly and husband John. Grandfather of 3 beautiful granddaughters Courtney Sturm, Gina Cuneo, and Cara Brown. Great grandfather of Anthony, Adriana, and Andrew who currently reside in North Carolina. Domenick especially loved his playful grand puppy, Max. Domenick was a proud graduate of Cardinal Hayes H.S. “Class 1944”. Domenick enlisted in the US Navy on June 27th, 1944. He served in the European Theatre of War. He made the most dangerous convoy run to Murmanks Russia. Russian Government awarded him 3 medals for having participated in action against Nazis and up in Arctic Theatre of War. Domenick was employed after the war at the Department of Sanitation. After a few years he became a N.Y.C police officer on October 3rd 1951. After 21 years on the job, he left the N.Y.P.D and was employed by Coca Cola, NY until 1987. Domenick was a proud member of Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association for years and proud member of Local 812 Teamsters. Domenick will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Hannemann Funeral Home, Inc. in Nyack, New York. Domenick’s mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 AM at St. Paul’s Church Congers, New York with internment to follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Domenick’s memory to HiTor Animal Care Center, 65 Firemans Memorial Drive, Pomona NY 10970.
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This candle shows the burning light that brought Dom to heaven. By light of Christ he's in Heaven with the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
John and sweet daughter Kathleen O'Reilly - Tuesday November 13, 2018 via Memorial Candle
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Dom was a wonderful man. His daughters loved him to the highest extent possible. Kathy and Mary loved the man who loved them and and who raised them to be wonderful,kind and generous ladies.
He was very special to me too. When he was "broken in" as a rookie NYPD officer it was by and with members of my family in the Bronx. He went to Cardinal Hayes High School like I did.
Since I am a former member of the NYPD he loved to talk about the "job" and Hayes . He's in heaven now telling St. Peter how to straighten things out. Love and God Bless him. Son in law John O'Reilly.
John O'Reilly - Tuesday November 13, 2018 via Condolence Message
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