Sturbridge: Anna May (DeAngelis) Galonek, 83, passed away on Friday, September 27th, surrounded by her family, at The Overlook Masonic Center in Charlton, MA after a long battle with cancer.  She leaves her husband of 61 years, Edward A. Galonek; her three sons, Gary Galonek and his wife Rebecca of Sturbridge, Brian Galonek and his wife Amy of Sturbridge, and Edward Galonek Jr. and his partner Tannya Alexanian of Brimfield; her seven grandchildren, Kristie Galonek, Amanda Hellyar and her husband Zachary, DeAngela Ragosta and her husband Jeffrey, Brooke Galonek, Cameron Galonek, Kyra Galonek and Noah Galonek; and three great grandchildren, Asher Ragosta, Evianna "Eva" Ragosta, and Giovanni "Gio" Hellyar.  She was predeceased by her beloved sister, Margaret "Peggy" DeAngelis in 2011, and by her sister-in-law, Elizabeth "Bette" Adams in 2017.  She also leaves behind her lifelong best friends, Mamie LeBlanc and Nancy Tully, along with scores of great friends from Florida to Massachusetts.

Ann was born in Southbridge, the daughter of Armand and Ida C. (Tucci) DeAngelis.  She was a graduate of the former Mary E. Wells High School and attended The University of Massachusetts in Amherst.  For decades she served as the CFO and Treasurer of the family business, All Star Incentive Marketing, in Sturbridge.  She was a life-long member of St. Mary's / St. John Paul II Parish where she volunteered her time for many years.

Ann was a long-time member of Cohasse Country Club and enjoyed golfing with her friends in Southbridge and Palm Beach Gardens Florida. She enjoyed traveling and was at her best during the family trip to Italy in 2016 where she showed boundless energy as family tour guide.  She also loved watching her favorite teams (Red Sox & Patriots), playing cards, making puzzles, knitting, shopping and especially cooking.  She was an amazing cook and loved feeding and entertaining family and friends.

What she enjoyed the most was being with her family. Talking, and actively listening to her kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren where she offered unconditional support and love.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, Oct. 4th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 11:00am in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3rd, from 4:00 to 7:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Southbridge Lions Club, P.O. Box 622, Southbridge, MA 01550 or to St. John Paul II Parish, 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550.