Obituary of John Joseph Galbraith, Sr.

John Joseph Galbraith, Sr., age 74, of Hawley died Sunday, January 11, 2015 at home. Mr. Galbraith, Sr. was born July 8, 1940 in East Meadow, NY and was the son of the late William H. and Gertrude (McLaughlin) Galbraith. He retired as a motor equipment operator from the Town Of Hempstead in 2003. Mr. Galbraith, Sr. was a member of Knights of Columbus at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church in Oceanside, NY, where he was a Fourth Degree Knight and member of the Honor Guard. He was also an avid bowler and golfer and a lifelong fan of the Giants and Yankees. He is survived by his wife: Eleanor M.(Bergin) Galbraith and two sons and daughters-in-law: John J., Jr. and Michele Galbraith of Dingmans Ferry, PA; Alexander J. and Erin Galbraith of Poughkeepsie, NY; seven grandchildren to whom he was known as "Pop Pop": Brianna, Alexandria, Kaitlyn, Madeline, Samuel, Juliana and Paolo; one sister: Theresa Purus and two brothers: William Galbraith, Joseph Purus; two nieces and seven nephews Calling hours will be Tuesday, January 13th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at Teeters' East Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley, PA. The funeral will be Wednesday, January 13th at 10am at Teeters' East Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley with Deacon John Giglio officiating. Cremation will be at Lake Region Crematory in Lake Ariel.