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GALARDI, SR., Guy MYRTLE BEACH - Mr. Guy M. Galardi, Sr., 65, of Myrtle Beach, SC, entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at his residence. Guy was born in Revere, MA on November 7, 1942, a son of Nella (Vetere) Galardi and her husband, the late Mateo Galardi. Guy and his wife moved to the Myrtle Beach area twenty years ago. Guy is a communicant of St. Andrew Catholic Church and a member and trustee of the Elk's BPOE Lodge No. 1771. Guy graduated from Swampscott High School, MA, attended Mass Bay Community College, Boston College as well as numerous financial and lending institutions of learning. Prior to his move to Myrtle Beach, he worked in the banking industry in MA, where he influenced state and national legislation with regard to lending practices and procedures; he was a member of the Financial Board for the Town of Westminster, MA; a board member of GAAMHA (Gardner- Athol Area Mental Health Association), an agency devoted to assisting individuals with special needs in the community as related to employment, community residences and transportation. As an avid sportsman, he was a member of the Riverside Gun Club in Hudson, MA and was a member of the competition pistol team. He enjoyed both archery and guns and reloading ammunition. He enjoyed CB radio with both base and mobile units where he communicated with the Lonesome Polecat handle to friends in the state, and meeting new friends in the nation, and around the world when the skip was just right. He was a golfer and enjoyed many hours with friends on the links. He was a photographer and developer using black and white, color and slides. He was a gourmet cook always trying and creating new recipes for his family and friends; he was a car enthusiast, a boater, and a hunter and a fisherman. He was a musician who played the guitar, French horn, accordion, trumpet and drums. He enjoyed technology and computers, building computers, assisting others with repairs, and teaching children and adults how to increase their computer knowledge and skills. He was an artist, a designer, a poet, a writer, and a real estate broker. He prepared tax returns and advised others when they turned to him for advice on financial or tax matters or any other area of knowledge. He enjoyed nature, animals, and his pets. He especially enjoyed relaxing moments in Key West. He had a wonderful sense of humor and wit that he matched to his many audiences . He enjoyed driving the school bus, meeting wonderful and kind families, and watching his passengers grow from inquiring kindergarteners, to young adults. He was known to many of the children and students as Mr. Guy or Mr. G . He drove Bus #1 for many years in the Seaside and St. James Middle and High area of the county. He most recently drove Bus #13 for the new Burgess Elementary School and St. James High School. Guy was truly a life long learner and seeker of knowledge. His wonderful sense of humor was shared with so many. A son, Christopher David, predeceased his father. In addition to his Mom, survivors include his wife of forty-two years, Dr. Patricia Ann Galardi of Myrtle Beach; a son, Guy M. Galardi, Jr. and his wife Margareth (Spencer) of Raleigh, NC; a daughter, Michelle A. (Galardi) Adams and her husband Dr. Bryan of Gainesville, FL; a brother, Martin J. Galardi and his wife Nancy of Youngsville, NC; grandchildren, Gabrielle A., AnnaMaria P., Guy M. III, Anthony E.; a niece, Mehryn Hasty and her husband Chad of Charlotte, NC, a nephew, Jerehmy of Raleigh, NC; a sister-in-law, Claire Flynn and her husband Bill of Conway, NH; a brother-in-law, Victor Campana of MA; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends and acquaintances. The family will receive friends at the McMillan-Small Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 20, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. and also Wednesday, May 21, from 10:30 to 11:15 prior to the Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 12:00 noon at St. Andrew Catholic Church on 37th Avenue North and Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach. Interment will follow at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery. Donations may be made to the St Andrew Building Fund, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice. An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Kevin Warren
June 4, 2008
Dear Pat and family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I was shocked and sorry to here of Guys passing. I liked Guy from the moment I met him. He hired me at Ritz Camera years ago. I considered Guy as a close friend. I am sorry we lost contact over the last few years. He will be missed and remembered dearly.
Cheryl Bauerle
June 2, 2008
Dear Pat and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your dear husband. Please know that I am thinking of you during this time of grief and sorrow. Sincerely,
Cheryl Bauerle
Barbara Paul
May 21, 2008
I'm real sorry for you loss. He will be missed by us bus drivers and the children he drove. My son being one of them. May God Bless you.
Mahallia Williams
May 21, 2008
Sorry about your loss. He will be greatly missed by all the bus drivers.
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Sue Martin
May 21, 2008
Dear Galardi Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Guy’s passing. I met Guy in 1973 when he hired me at Beneficial. I was only 17 and his strong personality was intimidating to me. It wasn’t long before I felt like part of the family though. I sat for the children and followed Guy to I-C. We had many great times during those years. I guess after that life just got in the way, time passed, and distance separated us. Please know I think of you all often and you will always remain in my heart. With Deepest Sympathies, Suzi.
Chris and Sally Tietgens
May 20, 2008
Dear Pat and Family;
We're so sorry to hear about Guy. We've often wondered where you people were and wondered if all was well. We've asked around and no one seems to know anything. If ever you come to Mass, please feel free to come and see us. Guy was a great friend to Chris and he talks of Guy alot.
Say hi to the children for us.
Miss you guys you know.
Feel free to write us ok.
167 Biscayne St
Leominster, Mass 01453
C & S
Ray & Leona Chatigny
May 20, 2008
Patti,
Our condolences to you and yours. I will forever remember the friendship and laughs we shared.
Amy Cassey
May 20, 2008
Dear Pat,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. All my love, Amy Cassey
Dawn (Phelps) Maniscalchi
May 19, 2008
Dear Galardi Family,
We were deeply saddenned to hear of the passing of Guy. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers. You have been like an extended family of the Phelps' from vacations in Wells, to "adopted sister Michelle", rides from Guy from Mass to Myrtle Beach (and the colorful language it included), tax advice, home cooked meals, laughing at New England when they got snow again, golf with my dad, holiday visits to see the grandchildren, always a good conversation, and being there for my mom when she needed you most, please let her and all of us be there for you now. We are letting our memories ease the loss as you will too...eventually. We know he is in good company, probably playing golf, drinking a scotch. Find comfort in those he has touched. Love, Dawn and Mark
Virginia Dunkelbarger
May 19, 2008
I am sorry for your loss- and I regret I will never again hear the man who so enjoyed life and made others laugh. Your memories of him will brighten your future.
Jennifer Kilty
May 19, 2008
Dear Patti and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I'll never forget the GAAMHA days with Guy and Frank. And he never let me forget the time I forgot to invite him to the Annual Meeting and he was getting elected as President! He was and always will be a great GUY!
Carol Moore
May 19, 2008
Dear Patti Ann, Michelle, and Guy Jr.,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Our Love to you and all your family.
Cousin Carol, Richard, Kimberly, Colin, and Shannon Moore
Arthur & Leona Plouffe
May 19, 2008
We remember seeing and talking to Guy on our trips to the Myrtle Beach Elks Lodge. He sure was a great guy.
Melody Adams
May 19, 2008
Pat and Family:
I will always remember Guy here at Socastee Elementary.He was a wonderful friend who will be deeply missed.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the whole family.
Melody Adams
Julia Brantley
May 19, 2008
Dear Pat:
I will be praying for you and your family, you have my deepest sympathy.
Allyson Switzer
May 19, 2008
Dear Pat,
My heart goes out to you in this time of loss. May your faith and the love of family and friends lift you up and give you peace.
Donna Adams
May 19, 2008
Dear Pat and Michelle,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the whole family.
Donna Adams and Family
Robert Botschafter
May 19, 2008
Dear Patti, my deepest sympathy.
Ronnie and Beth Bourne
May 19, 2008
Pat you are in our thoughts and prayers.
2 Cor. 1:3-4: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
Dawn Primm
May 19, 2008
Dear Patti,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
God Bless.
Carol Bernier
May 18, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debbie Praete
May 18, 2008
I will miss seeing Guy at Socastee Elementary School. He always greeted me with a warm smile and a "good morning, Debbie". God Bless his family.
Bunni Codding
May 18, 2008
Pat, my thoughts and prayers are with. Please let me know when you are up this way.
Bunni Codding
Rachel & Michael Rogers
May 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Galardi family. Guy will be missed but always remembered.
carol stuhl
May 18, 2008
Pat, I will really miss guy. we use to always talk about different reciepes. He was a great friend.I will really miss him at the bus office. We sat at the table every morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you . love, carol stuhl
Joan Mahoney
May 18, 2008
Dear Patti Ann and Family
Please accept our condolences on Guy's passing. I'm glad we had a chance to have a nice conversation with him last month. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will be there with you in spirit.
Love,
Joan and Desi and Family
Dick Williams
May 18, 2008
Dear Pat,
I remember like it was yesterday that Guy gave me my first opportunity to work in finance when I came home from serving in the Coast Guard. Later on we got a chance to work together at I.C Credit Union and I enjoyed the friendship that Guy brought to the workplace each day. I shared many laughs and fun stories with Guy that I still talk to friends about, which is always the way I'll remember him. God bless you, Guy Jr. and Michelle. Take care.
Dick & Joann Williams
Ronald/Sandra Levesque
May 18, 2008
Our condolences to the Galardi family. We'll always remember his engaging smile, willingness to help and great attitude during his years at the Gardner Savings Bank - MA.
Gil DeStefano
May 18, 2008
Dear Pat,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will miss the friendship and talks I had with Guy at the Elks Lodge about food, computers and our beloved Red Sox.
Ellie Scapparone
May 18, 2008
Patti, Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. We'll miss seeing Guy on your trips up North. All our Love,
Les & Sam
Michael Ujcicch
May 18, 2008
Dear Pat and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones at this time.
Michael, Beverly and Benjamin
Cindy Jackson
May 18, 2008
Ms. Pat,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sallie (Kaczmarek) Guskey
May 18, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Marty on the loss of his brother and to the entire Galardi family on the loss of their loved one. May he rest in peace.
Tom Flanigan
May 18, 2008
I'm going to miss the guidance and advise in our weekly discussions. I'm going to miss the "one and done" at our funtime happy hours. I'm already missing a good friend and great GUY!
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