Danta Louis “Dan” Galeotti, 74, of Austin, PA, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 16, 2011 in his home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
Born July 27, 1936 in Austin, he was a son of Louis H. and Rose B. Majot Galeotti. On July 15, 1974 in Austin, he married Doreen Benedict, who survives.
Mr. Galeotti attended the Austin Area School and was a U.S. Air Force veteran having serving at the end of the Korean War, attaining the rank of sergeant. He, along with his wife, owned and operated Galeotti’s Restaurant in Austin for over 43 years.
He was a life member of Austin Post #7810 V.F.W., a life member of Potter Post #192 American Legion in Coudersport, and a life member of Sampson Air Force Base Veterans Association in Geneva, NY. Mr. Galeotti was a member and past president of the Tioga-Potter County Tavern Association and a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, having owned his own airplane.
Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Laurie A. Galeotti of Phoenix, Arizona and Lettie R. Marinaro of Buffalo, NY; a stepson, Carl A. Benedict of Sioux Falls, SD; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a brother, Louis H. (Connie) Galeotti of Keating Summit; a sister, Margaret R. (Tom) Kamats of Emporium; many cousins, nieces, nephews; and his best friend, Bart Greeley, Jr. of Coudersport.
Mr. Galeotti was predeceased by his parents.
In keeping with Dan’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Potter County Hospice, 1001 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Arrangements are under the care of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
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