Lewis "Lew" Galati
March 27, 1926 ~ May 11, 2023
Lewis “Lew” Galati, 97, of Indianapolis, Indiana was called home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 27, 1926, to the late James A & Marietta (Mirra) Galati. He was graduate of Seymour High School, class of 1944. After high school, he served for 2 years in the US Army during WW II as an Infantryman. After serving in the Army, he studied Aeronautical Engineering at Purdue University for 3 years.
Lew married the love of his life, Mary Lou (Grein) on October 5, 1950. Together they had 1 daughter, Tina. In October 2022 they celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. Lew loved to build and fly radio-controlled airplanes and was a charter member of Southside RC Club. He had a passion for trains, aviation and woodworking. Lew had a very creative mind, drawing out plans and building their beautiful home of 57 years. He loved spending time with his 2 grandchildren, often taking them to movies, museums & their many school & sport activities. Lew was often found with a video camera in his hand for Christmas and school programs as well as other family and friend events. Lew loved animals, especially dogs, who would always find a way to migrate to his lap when he sat down. He was loved by his family and a large group of wonderful long time friends.
Lew is survived by his loving wife; Mary Lou Galati, daughter; Tina (Tim) Hann, grandchildren; Amanda (Mike) Jones and Andrew (Micah) Kelley, and great-grandchildren; Quinn, Ethan, Luca and Finn.
He is preceded in death by his Mother (Marietta) Father (James) and sisters Nina Galati and Gerry Kennedy.
Lew’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be held at St. Barnabas Catholic Church (8300 Rahke Rd., Indianapolis, Indiana) on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 10:00-11:00am. Funeral Mass will be immediately following at 11:00am in the church. Lew will be will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery in Seymour, Indiana. Visit www.OrileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Lew’s honor can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Envelopes will be provided at the church.
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Mary Lou,
My heart goes out to you! Praying you find peace with the loss of Lou. Hugs, Karen Sahm
I am so sorry for your loss Tina and Mrs. G. He was such an amazing man and a wonderful friend to my parents. You all are in my prayers during this sad time.
Tom Scott and Family has purchased Beautiful in Blue for Lewis Galati
Mary Lou,
I am so sorry for your loss, Sierra and I loved Lewie so much. I am sorry neither of us will be able to come to the visitation or service due to school and work, but know you will be in our thoughts and prayers. I have known you both my whole life and you both were like 2nd parents to me and grandparents to Sierra. If there is anything at all I can do for you or Tina please don’t hesitate to ask. Sending all my love your way during this difficult time. Hugs, Kisses and prayers always!
Jeff, Brenda, Jake, & Danielle has purchased Sympathy Garden for Lewis Galati
Tina, Mary Lou and family, it was mine and my parents good fortune to have met the Galati family so long ago. I feel when someone lives a long and good life, it is because they have much to teach us. The imprint they leave on us is forever when we pass it down and remember to keep the stories going for the generations to come. Lew was a good teacher. God bless you all and know he has come home. Donna & Gregg.
Anonymous has made a donation of $50.00 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital