IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Peter G.

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Galantino

Jan 27, 1923 — May 18, 2024

Obituary

Peter Galantino Obituary Peter (Pierino) G. Galantino, 101, formerly of Westtown, died Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Country Meadows, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Carol (Hildebrandt) Galantino. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Erasmo and Agnesa (Riccinelli) Galantino. After high school, Peter joined the Navy, serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II on the USS Shannon. A 32nd degree Mason, he served as Worshipful Master of Landsdowne Lodge #711 in 1957, 1961 and 1966. When he came home from the service he started PG Curbing and was co-owner along with his brother Carl of the Galantino Supply Company, Springfield. He eventually became co-owner along with his brother of the business at their fathers retirement. Over the years, Peter enjoyed fishing and hunting. For over 50 years he owned and operated his own deep sea fishing vessel, the Anna M in Cape May, NJ. He was a former member of the Cochese Hunting Club at Lake Wallenpaupack. Survivors: Daughters, Barbara Messick of DE, Jean Sammons-Silberg and her husband Scott Silberg of Allentown; granddaughter, Cidonna and her husband Stephen; great grandsons, Noah and Titus; nieces and nephews.. He was predeceased by siblings, Carl, Anthony, Anna, Elizabeta, Rosario, Johanna, Erasmo and Guy. Service: As per Peter's wishes there will be no services. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are being handled by the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Contributions: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Peters memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL. 33607, www.lovetotherescue.org or The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, https://www.nationalww2museum.org. Please consider planting a tree in Peters name due to his fondness of all his trees at his former estate Green Shadows Farm. Services No Service will be held
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