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Joseph T. Galusky, 92, died at his home in Safford on Feb. 10, 2009, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Austin, W. Va., on Nov. 28, 1916, the son of Louis and Helen Galusky, one of 11 children.
Joseph graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and physics and from West Virginia University with master's degrees in chemistry and botany. He also attended Highland University, University of Wyoming, Montana University and Notre Dame University for advanced studies in chemistry and physics.
Joseph worked various jobs to earn money for his college education. He was also a very talented baseball player in his younger years.
During World War II, Joseph proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Joseph was an active member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
He is survived by his loving wife and devoted caregiver, Frances; daughter Cynthia (Steve) Grady of San Diego; sons Gregory (Julie) of Sheldon, Tim (Patricia) of Calam, Chile; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one sister, Marcella (Linzy) Burge of Kingwood, W. Va.; and two brothers, Leonard (Shirley) Galusky of Bowie, Md., and Everett (Katie) Galusky of Bretz, W. Va.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m., at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Visitation will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima. Inter-ment will be in the Safford Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in Joseph's name to Mount Graham Hospice, 1600 S. 20th Ave., Safford, AZ 85546. Arrangements are under the direction of Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
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Georgeanne Griffith (Griffith)
I am saddened to learn of Mr. Galusky's passing. Not only was he a great teacher and mentor for me but he and his wife were great supporters of mine after college when I was teaching in Bisbee. I visited them both in Morenci and in Safford.He will be missed by many. Joe Galusky was one a many teachers from Morenci who were instrumental in providing me a fine education. I owe them all a debt of gratitude.
Georgeanne Griffith
Paul Tidwell
Mr. Galusky was my favorite teacher in High School...whenever I think of a person of integrity and noble character, he is the first one who comes to mind. To my regret, I have to admit I didn't fully appreciate the role model he provided during my early years but I have remembered him as that over the years since I left high school. I wish I had the maturity to appreciate him during those school years...but have come to do so more and more as the years have gone by.
He sincerely cared for those whom he taught and that showed both inside and outside of the classroom.
I'm sorry to learn of his passing some five years ago but was interested to learn of all that he did in his life that made him the person he came to be by the time I was privileged to know him.
Paul Tidwell, 1967