Galante, Frank

Frank Galante, 95, of Southington, beloved husband of Janet M. Galante, died Thursday, February 16, of Covid-related complications. Frank was born in New Britain March 3, 1927, son of Italian immigrants Lucia (Gatta) and Liborio Galante. He attended New Britain High School, leaving before graduation to proudly serve in the Marine Corps during World War II aboard the USS General M.L. Hersey as an M.P. and anti-aircraft gun crewman, receiving honorable discharge in 1949. He also served as a platoon sergeant during the Korean War in the automatic weapons battalion, again receiving honorable discharge in 1951. Frank attended the University of Miami and graduated from the University of Hartford in 1957, also the year he became married. He worked for Pratt & Whitney and Electric Boat, then for Northrop-Grumann Corp. for 30 years as a quality assurance representative covering the east coast. He retired in 1992, then worked part-time as a pre-blast inspector. Frank loved living in Southington, and served for many years on the Democratic Town and Ethics committees, and the first town charter revision commission, as well as the commissions of industrial development conservation, parking authority, and parks & recreation. He was a past president of the Southington Lions Club, having been a member since 1963. He was a fixture at the Southington YMCA, the Pepper Pot, and Lewis Farms, where he enjoyed coffee with friends. He was an avid sports fan and served as coach for multiple town youth teams. He was a swimmer, golfer, and loved his long walks for many years. He is predeceased by his sister Ida Papianni of New Jersey, and brother, Albert Galante of Newington. As well as his wife of 65 years, Janet, he leaves behind his devoted children Maura Galante of Hamden, and Paul Galante of Middletown, and a number of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great nephews, and much loved friends. Calling hours will take place Friday, February 24, 2023, from 4:00 PM-7:00PM at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington, CT 06489. Funeral mass will take place Saturday, February 25 at 10am at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church, 248 Savage St. Southington, followed by burial in St. Thomas Cemetery on Meriden Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southington Lion's Club, 104 Hightower Rd., Southington, CT 06489 or to the Southington YMCA, 29 High St., Southington, CT 06489. For directions or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.dellavecchiasouthington.com.