Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Galya, Rachel Siano December 23, 2018
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Bridgeport (CT) Post December 30, 2018
Rachel Galya passed away peacefully in her home on Dec. 23, 2018. She was the 
daughter of the late Elisabetta and Erminio Siano. Rachel was born in Italy on 
December 24, 1938, but lived most of her life in Bridgeport, CT, where she was 
an active member of St. Margaret's Shrine. Rachel was a devoted wife, mother and 
grandmother. She loved to travel and read and was an avid gardener who was 
recognized for her commitment to the beautification of Bridgeport. Rachel was 
also a talented seamstress and especially enjoyed cooking and baking for family 
and friends. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Raymond E. 
Galya of Virginia Beach, VA.; daughters, Lisa Morell of Bridgeport, CT, 
Catherine Fischetti (Thomas) of Chesapeake, VA, Rachel Brust (Robert) of 
Virginia Beach, VA; son, Frank Galya (Michaela) of Christiansburg, VA; and 
brothers, Michael (Marie) and Anthony (Sue) Siano; grandchildren, Thomas 
(Terri), Rachel (Joseph), Anthony (Jill) and Bobby and great-grandchildren, 
Mark, Mya, Max, Penelope, and Lucy. A special thanks goes out to the hospice 
team, especially Rae, Angela, Chaplain Cheryl and Suki as well as caregivers, 
Andrea, Jo, Mary, Lisa and Alice. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be 
held on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 
Virginia Beach. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-
brown.com.

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