Emil Galante, known to everyone as Butch, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 after a four year battle with pancreatic cancer, in his home with his beloved wife Lauren by his side. Born on November 2, 1948 on Staten Island, Butch attended Our Lady Queen of Peace School and then was part of the first graduating class to complete four years at Monsinor Farrell High School in 1966. He then attended Florida Institute of Technology before following his dream and starting his own business in 1977. As a contractor Butch built Galante Home Improvement, Inc. from the ground up and continued to own and operate it for almost forty years. He was both well-known and well respected in the business community on Staten Island, helping countless people make a house into a home. He was a proud, active member of the BUCKS business group, participating in their events throughout his life, as well as a board member of several charitable organizations, most recently Meals On Wheels.
As with most things in his life Butch’s greatest strength was building relationships, a legacy that will be reflected upon by those who knew him.
Butch Galante’s memory will always be cherished by his wife Lauren and her daughter Danielle Xiao Xian Kane, his daughters Jean and Laura, his brother Anthony, former wife and friend Mary, his nephews Paul and Anthony, his great niece Madison, and his in laws Donna, Nancy, Paul, Adam, and Marvin. He was adored by his six grandchildren, Isabella, Nicholas, Matthew, Gabrielle, Abigail, and Charlotte.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Saturday, August 21, 2021
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday, August 21, 20216:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday, August 22, 20212:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday, August 22, 20216:00pm - 8:00pm
Mass
Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church
Forest Avenue at Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10310
Monday, August 23, 202110:30am
Burial
St. Peter's Cemetery
52 Tyler Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10310
Monday, August 23, 2021
Priscilla Martinez says
Dear Jean and family, I send you all my deepest condolences. May he rest in peace and may the many cherished memories you all have bring you comfort during the difficult moments. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Bob Bernabe says
Butch, you fought hard and wise. you were a special friend that i and Debbie will never forget. We were always there for each other. The suffering is over and things will be better. Love you and see you soon!
Rachel says
Always keep smiling and dancing. You will be missed.
Elena Strauber says
I was so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. He was such a special person. When you lose someone very precious, no one else can really know all that you feel but love lives on in the hearts of all who remember and care. Please know that I am thinking of you with sympathy and wishing you peace, now and throughout the days to come. All my love…….
Grace Keller says
Our deepest condolences to all the family.
Butch was a fun loving, gregarious man who
was always a pleasure to be with. May you all
enjoy the memories that were made with him
and may he live on in your hearts.
Rest In Peace, Butch. God Bless you all!
Love,
Richard and Gig
Enid Motelson says
He was a special person, never had a negative word to say about anyone. He made being a Buck something special. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Ivan and Lisa Turner says
We’re very sorry for your loss and always here for you when you need us.
Carey & Deborah Turner says
We are very sorry for your loss. We hope everyone is doing well in this difficult time.
Love,
Carey & Deb
Mary and Marie says
Butch will always be remembered for his kindness to others, his charismatic personality, and his wonderful smile! We were blessed to have known him for over 10 years. He will be sorely missed but we all know he is in a much better place now.
Stephen Gormley says
Those of us who occasionally get together to remember our years at Msgr Farrell and catch up will surely miss Butch for all the good cheer he provided at those gatherings. We loved him and will miss him, as we are sure his family will. God bless him and all those who had the pleasure and good fortune to know him.
Elaine Driscoll says
Just wanted to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your treasured dad and husband. From the sister of Joan and Dom! They always talked so highly of him and I only wished that I had gotten the chance to meet him. Rest in peace.
The Marone Famiky says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jo Ann says
Butch was one of two contractors who saved our house after we fired a bad one. We loved him. He was kind and gentle, easy to work with, always fair and honest. We recommended him to many friends and neighbors.
We’re so sorry to hear of his passing.
We will remember him fondly, always.
Jo Ann Lewis and Ed DiLeone
David Mangan says
Rest In Peace Butch. Your gregariousness will always be fondly remembered.