Obituary of Louise Galati

Louise A. Galati, 97, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 in Stow. Louise was born April 18, 1913 to Salvatore and Francesca (Schifani) Galati in Akron. She was in the first graduating class at Garfield High School. She was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in the accounting department for over 35 years, retiring in 1976 and was a member of the Wingfoot Girls Club. She led an active life enjoying bowling, golf, traveling and gardening. She was a devout Catholic and had been a member of St. Paul, St. John and Holy Family Catholic Churches. Confined to a wheel chair in her later years, Louise enjoyed bingo and doing crafts and jewelry for others. At the age of 92 she learned to crochet. Her last project in life was making afghans for each of her great nieces and nephews. She was a Cleveland Indian fan through the good years and bad. Louise was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and Godmother. She was preceded in death by her parents Salvatore and Francesca and brothers, Tony, Frank and Steve; and is survived by her sister and brother in-in-law Nancy and Dave Gowans and dozens of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and Godchildren. The family is grateful for the care and kindness shown to Louise by the nurses and staffs while she resided at the Gardens of the Western Reserve in Steetsboro and Maison Aine in Stow. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday 11:00 A.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown St., Akron, Ohio 44301. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday for 10 to 11 A.m. AT THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Church or your favorite charity.