WWII Veteran passes away but will be remembered by Boston's Homeless Veterans

"In lieu of flowers" the family asked for donations to be sent to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans. Such a small request to make on the surface but when you think about it, think of all the people this WWII veteran and business man could have known, this is a huge legacy. Anyone reading this obituary will remember the kindness of strangers asking for donations to be sent to take care of homeless veterans.

Proprietor of Mass. Bait and Tackle of Revere

Philip J. Galletta of Winthrop, a former longtime resident of Revere, died on August 3 at the Whidden Memorial Hospital. He was 88 years old.

Born in Boston, he was a US Army Air Force veteran of World War II and the proprietor of Mass Bait and Tackle of Revere.

Son of the late Joseph and Concetta (Pagliares) Galletta, he was the beloved husband of Catherine (Blandini) Galletta, dear brother of Jennie Galletta of Revere and the late Dominic, Lindy, Thomas and Frank Galletta. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108.
http://www.reverejournal.com/2009/08/14/obituaries-081409/