Saying goodbye..

Today my step mom was buried with her father who passed several years ago. About an hour ago I received a call from my dad who was crying he is so sad because today was the day my step sisters took their mom and are laying her to rest. Three weeks ago she passed after a short but painful battle with cancer. Our family will miss her more than anything in the world she was a wonderful mother, grandmother and wife...We love you Sandy!!!!



Sandy Galletti, 65, of New Smyrna Beach, passed away at the Hos­pice Care Cen­ter in Orange City on Mon­day, Septem­ber 29,2008. Sandy was born on De­cember 30, 1942 in Put­nam, CT. She was the daughter of Helen and the late, Denton Gates. She was married to Robert V. Galletti on October 21, 1977 in Putnam, CT and they moved to this area in 1980. Sandy had retired from DBCC/Student Services and had also been an Administrative As­sistant at All Seasons Pools. Sur­vivors include her husband of 30 years, Robert V. Galletti, New Smyrna Beach and their pride and joy "Penny"; three daugh­ters and their spouses, Donna McCormac, connecticut, Cheri and Dean Anderson, DeLand, Paula and Joe Russo, Sanford; three step-daughters and their spouses, Ellen Blythe, Kathy and Mark Seabert, Tina and Ron Galletti; and ten adored grand­ children, Tomas, Chelsea, Macy, Erin, Challis, Taylor, Kayla, Britney, Justin and Sophia. She is also survived by her mother, Helen Gates; three brothers, Gary, Douglas and Lance Gates; as well as many beloved family members and friends. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Dennis Gates. Sandy was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4089, in Port Orange. She loved her gold mustang, music, dancing, gardening, and was an avid Greenbay Packers fan. She was like a "mom" to many and enriched their souls. She was upbeat, full of zeal and always gave her love, time and attention to those she knew. She will be sadly missed, yet never forgotten, and her loving spirit will always be present in those she touched.