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.