“Dennis Patrick Galante” a.k.a “Papa & Popi,” a retired elevator mechanic from “Local 140 Union,” died unexpectedly on November 9, 2016 at the age of 62 at his home in Phoenix, AZ. Dennis is survived by his wife Doreen, his two daughters Deena & Nicole, his four grandchildren Elias, Adison, Bella and Joel Jr., as well as his brother Gerard. Dennis was born on September 8, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY and grew up back east with his family and friends until he moved to Arizona with his wife when he was 29 years old. For 38 years, he worked fixing escalators and elevators until he retired at the age of 55. Dennis would constantly remind you that he “fixed the elevators in that building.” He brought laughter and happiness, along with wisdom and knowledge to whomever he met. Dennis was an amazing man, who spent a great deal of time devoting his life to his daughters and wife and when his grandchildren were born, he was not only the greatest father, but the best grandfather. Dennis was a warm hearted individual and will truly be missed, but not forgotten. We love you Dennis. A service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Please come and join us to pay our last respects to Dennis “Papa G” Galante. All are welcome, Newman!!!
Suzanne graves
PaPa G he was a great man always doing for his family .Doreen and Dennise made the cutest couple ever even though they argued alot but most if all they stayed by each others side no matter what happened. My prayers go out to the Galante family… RIP you will be missed but never forgotten we luv you PaPa G Sincerly Your Friends For Ever , Suzie , Chris and the kids Tyler is going to miss you papa g. RIP We all luv ya…..
Susan Anderson
Dennis, I’m so glad we had you for as long as we did. I keep thinking ,If only this ,or if only that ,you’d still be here. I only hope you know how much everyone loved you. I pray that All your family can somehow find comfort in the future. You’ve always been a strong role model for our grandson. God bless you and your family through these difficult times. Love and prayers . Grandma Susie.
Scott Lanson
When Dennis and Doreen came to Phoenix to live, we became really good friends in those times. So many wild and crazy stories I could tell… many funny times. Eventually I moved away from the Valley of the Sun and headed out of state. So distance made the friendship sort of fade away…But not those wild and fun memories. And Dennis, we will all meet again my friend. Friends………………………….
Nicole
Hi Dad! Hope your well up there! I think of you so often and always just wonder how it would be if you were still here and how I would do almost anything to just talk to you again about life! You came to me a few weeks ago in my dream, im sure you remember you were playing the piano and I gave you a hug and I know it was really you!
Love always nic..