Charles S.

"Chucky" Galatis

Chucky passed away on Saturday May 22nd in Stoneham with his beloved life partner and caregiver, Marianne, and his Godson, Shamus, at his side. He was 66 years of age. Born and raised in Chelsea he was a son of the late Socrates K. "Socky" and Ellen D. (Godfrey) Galatis.

Chucky was a lifelong resident of Chelsea. He attended local schools and graduated Chelsea High School Class of 1973.

He worked for 10 years at Marriot Inflight Caterers in East Boston. Chucky worked for 31 years as a Junior Custodian, retiring as a Senior School Custodian at the Williams and Shurtleff Schools. He was deeply committed to the schools and fellow employees and was a mentor to younger custodians. He retired in 2019.

He was a past member of the former St. Andrews B.B.C. The Sagamore Club, Chelsea Lodge of Elks, the Chelsea Irish Club, and Local 708 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.

In his life time Chucky enjoyed all Boston sports, favoring the Patriots and Bruins. He spent his vacations and weekends at his second home on Shadow Lake in Windham NH. He enjoyed taking trips to Ogunquit, ME and attending special family events on Cape Cod and Myrtle Beach. He enjoyed cooking, and hosting BBQs for family and friends. A committed family member and loyal friend, he most enjoyed just spending time with them.

In addition to his parents, he was recently predeceased by his brother Jimmy Galatis and aunt Mary Bullock.

He is lovingly survived by his beloved life partner of 31 years, Marianne Bond of Stoneham. His cousin and Godson, Shamus Murphy, his wife, Kristen, of Wilmington and their children, Kiera and Thomas, both of whom Chucky loved like a doting grandfather.

He was the dear nephew of Nick and Susan Galatis of Gloucester, John and Michelle Galatis of Revere and Kanela "Kay" Murphy of Revere. He is also survived by many additional cousins, extended family members and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Thursday May 27th from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Funeral Services will be conducted in the Welsh Funeral Home on Friday at 12 noon. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: Should friends desire, contributions in Chucky's memory should be directed to Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home, c/o Gift Processing Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805