James C.

Galatis

Jimmy passed away unexpectedly from a stroke on Saturday April 20 ^th at CHA Everett (Whidden Memorial). 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. Jimmy was graduated from Chelsea High School and attended Burdette College of Business. He was a lifelong resident of Chelsea. Jimmy worked for the US Postal Service as a manager at South Postal Annex, Chelsea IMF and Logan Airport Station. He was a member of the former St. Andrews BBC and Chelsea Lodge of Elk. In addition to his parents Jimmy was also predeceased by several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was the dear brother of Charles S. "Chuckie" Galatis of Chelsea. Jimmy is also survived by his beloved cousin Shamus Murphy of Wilmington, and several aunts and uncles; Mary Bullock of Chelsea, 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: Funeral services will be conducted from the Welsh Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Wednesday April 24 ^th , at 11:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 - 8 P.M. funeral home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite funeral home.

In lieu of Flowers: Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston MA 02114. www.ShrinersHQ.org