November 15, 1930 ~ January 7, 2026
Anthony “Shalkie” Galano 95, passed away January 7, 2026. He was born in Jersey City, NJ to Joseph and Mary (Donato) Galano. Anthony graduated from Ferris High School and attended Jersey City Community College. He enlisted in the Army serving in the Korean War, where he received an Honorable Discharge, as a Corporal.
Anthony worked at Western Electric in Kearny, NJ for 25 Years. After retiring, he worked in the Produce Department at Pathmark for 10 years.
Anthony was married to his wife, Anna (nee Duro), for 69 years and was the proud father of Anthony (Jeanne), Bernadette Mezzacappa (Anthony), and Marianne Narducci (Lenny). He was predeceased by his son Joseph (Angie), and his brother Joseph. He was the cherished grandfather “Poppy”, of eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Anthony’s greatest joy in life was his family. He was a very kind, sweet man loved by many. He loved his “scratch off” lottery tickets, reading the Jersey Journal, drinking his glass of wine, watching the Yankees, Jeopardy, Family Feud, and the News. He was also a history buff.
Anthony’s love and memory will live forever in the hearts and lives of his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
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6 thoughts on “Anthony J. Galano”
I will miss you, my sweet, father in law. You have been my dad for as long as I can remember. You always looked for the good in people. You were a gentle kind man. So many cherished memories of a lifetime. Love you. I know you’re in heaven, looking over mom and all of us. Hope they have lotto take five in heaven. ❤️
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You will surely be missed. I know you are at peace in heaven. Please look over us all – Prayers to Your beautiful family- Love Jaclyn
Mr.Galano
You will surely be missed. I know you are at peace in heaven. Please look over us all – Prayers to Your beautiful family- Love Jaclyn❤️
Poppy was one of those rare people whose presence made you feel safe, seen, and welcome. He wasn’t just my wife’s grandfather. He became a grandfather to me too after I had lost mine, and that meant everything. Some of my favorite memories with him are the simple ones, sharing a glass of wine and talking history and life. He had a calm, thoughtful way about him, and you always felt heard in his company. Poppy was kind in the truest sense, warm, steady, and genuinely good. I’m deeply grateful for the love and wisdom he shared with us. He will be missed more than words can say, and I’ll always be thankful that I got to call him Poppy too.
Poppy was a special man, I am forever grateful that I got to have him as a grandfather and great-grandfather to my daughter, Viviana. What a blessing it is that Viviana had the opportunity to meet Poppy.. and she said she will miss him sitting at the end of the table!!
Poppy, we love you and you had such a calming presence about you. Growing up, I always felt seen and heard by you, and you shared so much wisdom and courage. You were so kind and funny, non judgmental, and you taught me not to take life so seriously… meaning, enjoy life, enjoy myself, and enjoy my family!! We will miss you so much and we love you beyond words. May you be resting, may you be at peace, and may you be enjoying a nice glass of wine!!! God bless !!!
Poppy, we love you so much, and you will be forever in our hearts. I am so blessed that you are my grandfather and that my daughter was able to have the opportunity to meet her great grandfather. She said she will miss you at the end of the table!!
Poppy, you were such a kind hearted man, and you had such a calming presence about you. You taught me a whole lot about life.. and how to not take life so seriously.. meaning;
enjoy life, enjoy myself, and enjoy family. I always felt seen and heard by you, and you taught me not to be judgmental of others. You have always been accepting, and were truly a kind hearted man who embraced his family. We love you Poppy, and you will forever be remembered by us on this earth. May you be at peace, and may you be enjoying a delicious glass of wine!!!! God bless!!!!