Bernard T. Galeski, Sr.

BOLTON Bernard T. Galeski, Sr., 93, of McNulty Rd., passed away peacefully Saturday, September 19, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Elena (Therrien) Galeski; three sons, Bernard T. Galeski, Jr. and his wife Anne of Clinton; Ronald R. Galeski and his wife Andrea of Bolton; and David A. Galeski and his wife Jane of Clinton. He leaves a sister Helen Weaver and her husband Charles of Bolton; eight grandchildren, Stacy Jakuttis, Shane, Timothy, Laura, Jaine, Jeffery, Ryan and Christina Galeski, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by eight siblings, Stanley, Anthony, Benny, Frank, Joe, George, Viola and Frances.

The son of Polish immigrants, he was born in Clinton on February 1, 1916, Bernard Theodore Dzwilewski. He was a loyal employee of New England Power for 33 years clearing trails for major power lines all throughout New England. A veteran of World War II, he fought with the 350th Infantry Regiment 88th Infantry Division of the Army. The Blue Devils were responsible for key battles in the Italian Campaign, such as the invasion of Monte Cassino, Rome, and other hot spots between N. Africa and the Alps of Italy. His heritage and history remained important to him as he was a charter member of the Polish American Veterans in Clinton; a long time member of the St. Francis Holy Trinity Parish, loving father and grandfather, amazing gardener and an avid Red Sox fan.

Funeral services are to be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12PM at St. Francis Xavier Church, 808 Main St., Bolton. Burial will follow at South Cemetery in Bolton. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday prior to Mass from 10 until 11:30AM. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bernard Galeski to the St. Francis Xavier-Holy Trinity Parish, 808 Main St., Bolton, MA 01740. Online condolences may be placed at

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