Vincent Paul Galano

Vincent Paul Galano, of Masury, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family following a brief illness. He was 81.

Paul was born March 8, 1943, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son to Palmerino & Jennie (Albini) Galano.

He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1961. While performing in the high school play, he met the love of his life Karen Taylor. They’ve been side-by-side since marrying March 2, 1962. Born to this union were four children: Keith, Jill, Jimmy, and Kenny.

Paul worked at GATX until the time of their closing going on to work at Ivor J Lee’s. In his spare time, he DJ’d for several years. Upon retirement, Paul collected and sold vinyl records via flea markets and antique malls. Not only was he passionate about his music, he was an avid lover of sports, especially his Guardians, Cavaliers, Buckeyes, and Brookfield Warriors. He was past president of Brookfield Youth Baseball and coach. 

Paul was a loyal friend to all and nothing meant more to him than his family and friends. He and Karen have shared a weekly tradition of eating out with high school classmates for decades. Paul looked forward to annual vacations with his family.

Survivors include: wife of 62 years, Karen; children, Keith Galano, of Masury, Jill (Rich) Francis, of Brookfield, Ohio, Jimmy Galano, and Kenny Galano, both of Masury; grandchildren, Zac Younkins, Kelsey Francis, & Mark Galano; sisters, Sylvia Galano, of Brookfield, Bonnie (James) DeCapua, of Oak Island, North Carolina, Vicki (Nick) Bartolin, Coleen Galano-Brest, and Bernadine Galano-Bayus, all of Masury; many nieces, nephews, and great ones too; as well as sister-in-law, Doreen (Larry) Hamady.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Neva Jean "Jeanie" Kaiser & Tony Galano.

A time of gathering in Paul’s honor will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 3-6 PM, in the home of Briceland Funeral Service LLC, located at 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. His family will close the evening with some story telling.

As suggested by his family, memorial contributions can be made payable to the Brookfield Youth Baseball League (or) the Rich Center for Autism, both c/o the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for his family at: www.bricelandfuneralservice.com 

Coordination of this tribute for Mr. Galano was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director. (330-509-3135)