Nicholas Kostas

Galatis

On Wednesday December 1st Nicholas entered into eternal life. He passed away peacefully at his home in Gloucester with his loving family by his side.  He was 95 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea he was a beloved son of the late Costadinos "Charles" and Theodula "Loula" (Starvropoulos) Galatis.

From a young age Nick demonstrated a strong work ethic and dedication to his family.  As a child he began shining shoes in Chelsea Square, worked for a local dry cleaner as well as a car dealership and furniture store. He also spent his summers at the Cape Ann Golf Course in Essex working for his uncle. He held numerous jobs during his adolescent years to help support his parents and siblings at home as family was the most important thing to Nick.

Nick was a graduate of Chelsea High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944 during WWII and served honorably as a crewman aboard the USS Sigsbee (DD-502). While stationed in Charleston, SC he was bowling during a weekend leave when he met and fell in love with Susan R. Garvin.  It was love at first sight and this began their storied wartime romance.  After a three-month courting period they married on February 16, 1946. The blissful newlyweds remained in Charleston until his discharge in May of '46. Shortly after they decided to return to Nick's hometown where they would eventually raise their family, two sons and a daughter.

Once settled back in Chelsea Nick worked for a couple local companies which included Commonwealth Bakery and Smithcraft Lighting.  Shortly after Smithcraft relocated Nick began working for Alleghany Airlines in the maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Logan Airport. In 1979 Alleghany was acquired by US Airways, Nick continued to work for them advancing his career until he retired as the Managing Foreman of Stores in 1990.  Shortly after his retirement he and his wife Susan moved to Gloucester and happily resided there until his passing.

During his lifetime Nick was devoted to his family and helping others. He enjoyed working, being a mason, gardening, golfing, square dancing, and spending time with friends and family.  He also enjoyed traveling and would often return to South Carolina for the annual Garvin Family Reunions with his extended family.

He was a longtime member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England in Boston. He was a past member of the Faith Lodge and Robert Lash Lodge A.F. & A.M. He was also a member of the Aleppo Shrine.

In addition to his parents Nick was also predeceased by his daughter Lola Galatis, son Charles N. Galatis, Sr., grandson Charles N. "Chucky" Galatis., Jr, great-grandson Charles "Little Chucky" Galatis III, brothers, Socrates K. "Socky" Galatis and Basil K. "Bill" Galatis.

He was the beloved husband of 75 years to Susan R. "Sue" (Garvin) Galatis of Gloucester.  Devoted father of Peter N. Galatis of Gloucester.  Dear brother of Kanela "Kay" Murphy and John K. Galatis both of Revere.  Cherished grandfather of Jhamaul Galatis, Edwin "Rocky" Galatis both of Chelsea, Nicholas Galatis of VA, Demetrios "Jim" Galatis of Fitchburg, Alycia Dow, Peter Galatis, III and Jennifer Galatis all of NH.  Adored great-grandfather of Xavier Galatis, Edwin Galatis, Jr. both of Chelsea, Athena Lambert of NH, Kyra Carey of VT and Alyssa Galatis of NH, Thea Dow, Nicholas Galatis, Lilly May Galatis and Aiden Galatis all of NH.  Caring great-great-grandfather of Abigail Lambert of NH. And he was the Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Wednesday December 8th from 4 - 8 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  Per order Chelsea Board of Health all visitors are required to wear face masks while in the Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be conducted from the Welsh Funeral Home on Thursday December 9th at 11:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

DONATIONS: 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 or Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts Chapter, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452 www.Alz.org/donate

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