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Father Clarence F. Galli, was called home on August 5, 2010, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Galli was born on November 5, 1925 in Blossburg, New Mexico. He attended Swastika Elementary School and St. Patrick Academy High School in Raton, NM. He served with the United States Army Air Corps from August 1943 to November 1945 where he flew P38 Lockheed Fighters. He was also a longtime Albuquerque pilot. On January 18, 1946, he entered Lourdes Seminary in Albuquerque. He then attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Santa Fe and St. Thomas Seminary in Denver, Colorado. On May 21, 1953, he was ordained by Archbishop Edwin V. Byrne at St. Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe, New Mexico. On May 24, 1953, he celebrated his First Solemn Mass in Tome, New Mexico. His Parish Assignments since Ordination. June 22, 1953, Assistant Pastor, St. Rose of Lima, Santa Rosa; June 30, 1954, Assistant Pastor, St. Therese, Albuquerque; June 28, 1955, Administrator, St. Joseph, Mosquero; July 2, 1958, Pastor, San Francisco de Asis, Taos; June 17, 1962; Pastor, San Ignacio, Albuquerque; July 1, 1965, Pastor, St. Edwin, Albuquerque; January 15, 1977, Pastor, Immaculate Conception, Las Vegas; January 15, 1982, Pastor, St. Therese, Albuquerque; August 8, 1988, Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima, Albuquerque; October 1, 1996, Retired for 3 and 1/2 months; January 15, 1997, Pastor, San Ysidro, Corrales. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother; Father Robert Galli, sister; Marie Yob, and nephew; Vinco Yob Jr. Father Galli is survived by his nephews; David and Joe Yob, niece; Debbi Yob, cousins Sister Ann Pierre and Mary Lynn Roper and numerous extended family, friends and his church family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 9th at 10:00am at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Boulevard, NE. Interment will be held on Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00am at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Raton, New Mexico. Pall bearers will be; Ted Flores, Mickey Toledo, Dave Gadomski, Tino Casaus, George Valdez and Deacon Jose Cervantes. Honorary pall bearers will be; David Yob, Joe Yob, Tom Adair, Dr. William Wengs, Dr. Charles Rasmussen, Paul Sciglibaglio, Gerard Lujan and Deacon Roger Ayers. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, 4020 Lomas Boulevard, NE 87110 or St. Theresa's Catholic School at 311 Shropshire, NW, 87107 in Father Galli's name in lieu of flowers. A special thank you to Quadra Health; Dr. Charles Rasmussen, Dr. Pamela Black, Rob Spada and Kalani Brown. Also, home care assistance; Dorothy Crespin, Schlina Chavez, Paul Blair and Merced Silva and Amber Care Hospice; Lynn Nelson, Bill Wahl, Matthew Padilla, Joan Braunharat, Liz Racicot and Kevin Lofrese for the wonderful care they gave to Father Galli. For the special treatment Father Galli received, a very special thank you to Dr. William Wengs. Please share your condolences, sympathies and memories at www.danielsfuneral.com Father Galli's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Carlisle Chapel 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188
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