Carino "Carl" A. Galassi, 85, of Karns City (Roseville) died Wednesday July 2, 2014 at the VNA Hospice in Butler following an extended hospital stay. 

Born June 11, 1929 in Bradys Bend, he was the son of Domenico and Assunta (Pigliacampo) Galassi.

On October 5, 1963, Carl married Anna L. Barger, she survives. 

He served with the US Army as a Corporal during the Korean conflict.  He was a recipient of Korean Service Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, a United Nations Service Medal and an expert badge with rifle bar. Carl was a member of the American Legion Post #488 Bradys Bend.

Carl was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Bradys Bend.  He also served for many years on the St. Mary's Cemetery Maintenance Crew. 

He worked for the US Steel Corporation for 20 years in Saxonburg as a boiler maker and later for Michigan Limestone in Bradys Bend. 

Carl enjoyed gardening, yard work and attending Karns City High School Football games-he sat in same seat under the pressbox for every game.  Carl loved to read and enjoyed walking with the "Mrs." but above all, the greatest joy in his life came from his family and grandchildren; who were the light of his life. 

He will be most remembered for his kindness, love and generosity.  He taught his children to be patient, giving people.  Carl's two favorite saying were "mind over matter" and "actions speak louder than words."

He is survived by his wife Anna Galassi of Roseville, 2 daughters Susan Reeves and husband Kevin of Kaylor, and Mary Ann Carlson and husband Mark of Bradys Bend.  1 son Domenic Galassi and wife Lorie of Kittanning.  7 grandsons, Kevin, Christopher, and Matthew Reeves, Lucas and Ben Galassi, and Logan and Spencer Carlson and 1 faithful furry companion Gabby.
Carl is also survived by 4 sisters Lucy DeCelestino, Florence (Victor) DeBacco, Jennie (Joseph) Stimac, and Angela Galsssi. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters Mary Galassi and Dora Yanoff, and 1 brother Warren Galassi.

Friends of Carino "Carl" A. Galassi will be received from 2-4, 6-8 pm Sunday July 6th at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 707 Kelly's Way, East Brady, PA 16028. A Parish Prayer Service will be held at 3pm Sunday and American Legion Services will be held 6pm Sunday.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am Monday July 7th at St. Patrick Church with the Rev. John Butler celebrating.  EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH!
Committal Services, Military Honors and Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. 

The Galassi Family suggests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Arnold Beabout Community Center 502 Ferry Street, East Brady, PA 16028

To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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