Obituaries

Steven M. Galaton, 63, Longtime Doylestown Resident

Steven M. Galaton of Doylestown, died on Tuesday, May 7 at his home.

From www.reedandsteinbach.com:

Steven M. Galaton of Doylestown, died on Tuesday, May 7th, 2014 at his home.   He was 63 years old and the husband of Diane L. Galaton. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Steve was the son of Martin and Eileen Safalow Galaton of Del Ray Beach, Florida.

Steve lived most of his life in Doylestown. Steve graduated from Cherry Hill West High School and received his Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware. He received his Master's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He was employed by several regional chemical companies including Air Products and Arkema. Most recently he headed A-Gas Performance Chemicals based in Doylestown. Steve had many international friends from years of travel in Europe, Mexico and the Far East. He was an avid golfer and wine connoisseur.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his daughters: Blaire Galaton-Kelleher, her husband, Brian and Kerry Galaton; his brother, Michael, his dog, Rebel and grand-puppy, Wilson. He will also be sadly missed by his longtime neighbors and friends from Pine Mill Circle. 

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Relatives and friends are invited to to his memorial service at 12 p.m., Tuesday, May 13 at Reed and Steinbach, 2335 Lower State Road, Doylestown where the family will receive guests from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Steve's name may be made to:  National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel Street, Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458 or Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951.


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