Marguerite Galano
February 14, 1915 — October 7, 2011
A Mass of Christian Burial for Marguerite Galano, 96, of Granville will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 10, 2011 at the Church of St. Edward The Confessor, 785 Newark Granville Rd., Granville with Monsignor Paul P. Enke as celebrant. Burial will be held at Calverton National Cemetery in New York.
Marguerite died Friday, October 7, 2011 at home. She was born February 14, 1915 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Simone and Emilie (Batrouney) Mosallem.
A graduate of Hunter College, Marguerite taught High School French in New York. She was of the Maronite Catholic faith and a member of St, Mary's Roslyn Heights Church and a lifetime member of Our Lady of Lebonon Church in Brooklyn, NY.
Surviving are her sons, Joseph Charles Galano of Granville and Robert Anthony Galano of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Lisa Marie, Joseph Charles II, and Olivia Marie; and one brother, Michel Mossallem.
In addition to her parents, Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Joseph Galano who died November 4, 2007; and one sister, Helene Duchardt.
Arrangements are in the care of McPEEK-HOEKSTRA FUNERAL HOME in Granville. To ensure family receipt, please express all online condolences at www.mcpeekhoekstra.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.