KENNEBUNK — Frank J. Galos, 90 years young, a very well-known Chevrolet and Cadillac dealer, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 in Fort Myers, Fla., with his loving family by his side.
Frank was born in Yonkers, N.Y. on Nov. 23, 1923, a son of Frank J. and Nellie (Gwizdak) Galos.
He graduated from Fordham High School in Yonkers, N.Y. and went on to receive his master’s degree in chemical engineering from New York University.
After college, Frank served in the United States Navy during World War II.
After the war, he married his sweetheart, Joan (Peterson) Galos, in 1955 and moved to Kennebunk, where they raised their family.
Frank opened the family business in 1960, a car dealership, “Frank Galos Chevrolet and Cadillac” of Saco. Frank absolutely loved his work. He enjoyed the friendly people and earned multiple awards during his career. The dealership has been in business for more than 54 years. Frank considered his employees his second family. He and all of his employees had a mutual respect and admiration for each other. Frank was often found lending a helping hand to anyone in need. Frank was loved by all.
Frank loved his family and his dogs very much. He was a sensational father, a loving and devoted husband and a marvelous grandfather. Frank had a huge heart and a very loving personality. He will be missed very, very much by all.
Frank spent winters in Ft. Myers, Fla. for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish at St. Martha’s Church of Kennebunk.
Frank was preceded in death by: his beloved wife, Joan Peterson Galos, who died in 2009; his beloved daughters, Susan Galos Eason in 1985 and Nancy Galos Safford in 2013; and his sister, Blanche Galos in 2009.
He is survived by: two sons, J. Scott Galos of Windham and Mark C. Galos of Saco; and five grandchildren, Demetri, Emily, Parker, Dylan and Deven.
There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Spirit Parish Church at St. Martha’s Church, Portland Road in Kennebunk, with Rev. Thomas Murphy officiating. Frank will be laid to rest beside his wife and his two daughters at Hope Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Frank’s memory may be made to Animal Refuge Center, 18011 Old Bay Shore Road, Fort Myers, FL 33917. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk. www.bibberfuneral.com.
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