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Thomas J. Galemba

Profile Updated: December 31, 2023
Residing In:
Jacksonville, FL USA
Spouse/Partner:
single
Occupation:
Wholesale Clothing Production Company
Children:
Michael, born 1967, Bloomfield, N.J
Gregory. born 1969, Bloomfield,N.J.
Military Service:
United States Navy  
Email Address:

tomgalemba@gmail.com

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After graduation I went on active duty with the United States Navy for 2 years. I was a Radar Seaman and served aboard a cruiser U.S.S. Northampton [which President Kennedy visited in 1962]. Later I was transferred to the U.S.S. Laffey DD724- The Laffey was the most decorated U.S Destroyer of WW2. Today she is berthed at the Museum at Patriot's Point, Charleston, S.C. And yes- I partied in the Navy just as I did at CHS!
Visit www.patriotspoint.com

Attended UB after the Navy- met a girl from N.J. we married in 1966. We had 2 sons Michael and Gregory. Gregory passed in 2k6 at age 36.
Currently, I have been helping out special needs children at various Jacksonville schools


Received a B.A. Bus.Ad from Bloomfield College, Bloomfield,N.J. 1970. Unfortunately, I didn't make it to Suma Cum Laude-LOL!

Business career: sales and management. UARCO Business Forms, Life Insurance and Telecommunications.All of those were solutions sales as an independent agent.

Divorced in 1995 and left N.J in 2k5 for Florida. They call this Paradise- I don't know why? LOL!

Present plans are to restart my T shirt business as a wholesaler.

Activities: golf and more golf, some fishing at the local fish market, volunteer for church activities.

Life is Good and Life is an Echo- what we send out is what we get back!

School Story:

Played freshman hoops, served as Treasurer of the BSL for 1 year and got the ball rolling to have Andy Robustelli, of NY Giants Football,speak at a BSL Assembly - worked at Thom McAn on Main Street, Bpt. and the Southend Super Market.


My fondest memories are all the "friends" I made at CHS- the parties, the dances, the Ring Dance at the Ritz and our Graduation at the UB Gym.

Going to Seaside Park to watch the submarine races and listen to Murray the "K"-did we really listen to Murray? Let's not forget the girls showing "Howe" standing! Conte's - Briarwood Farms- the Buglight-yep got in under age- the Seawall also. Jerry's and Jenny's pizza Thursday nights on the Drag- too bad I had to sell those Thom McAn shoes that night.

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Jun 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Hi Sandy, well, may your Special Day be enjoyed with your family n friends.
Happy Birthday,
Tom
P.S. I'm sure you remember our good ol Southend days on West Ave. I stay in touch with Sonia and one of the Faulkner brothers.

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Jun 08, 2026 at 9:22 AM

Posted on: Jun 07, 2026 at 1:49 PM

Gloria, a belated Happy Birthday to you on your Special Day.
Looking 4ward to seeing u when u n Tom visit Jax. We'll hv an enjoyable lunch at our mini reunion.
Tom. 904 872 0256

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May 25, 2026 at 5:26 PM

Joe and family, Im sorry for your loss. I'll always remember Pat from our days at CHS. We had a whole lot of laughs. I'll keep Pat, YOU, and your family in my Prayers. 🙏

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Apr 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM

Posted on: Apr 13, 2026 at 11:58 AM

Hi Pat, this is your Soecial Day! Have a
Happy Birthday.
Tom

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Apr 12, 2026 at 1:17 PM

Hey there Nancy, hopefully all is well. I'm heading over to Sarasota in May. Once I set my plans I'll let you know and we can hv a catered lunch ,lol, at the beach of your choice.
As always, be well,stay well,
Tom

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Jan 02, 2026 at 8:13 PM

Posted on: Jan 01, 2026 at 4:26 PM

Sandy, Happy Bitthday. May your Day Be Merry b Bright.
Tom

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Oct 15, 2025 at 6:10 AM

Charlie, Happy Birthday!

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Sep 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM

I didn't know David really well. However, i do recall meeting him at CHS. He was a really nice guy. My condolences ?? to David's family. Tom

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Aug 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM

Ann, I had no idea you passed away until today (08-15-2025). We knew each other very well and the kind words that describe you are absolutely true. We had so many laughs when we worked at the Southend Super Market during our high school days at CHS. Whenever we danced you had that certain bounce I called the Ann Melisi Bounce- you always laughed when I mentioned it and that put a smile on our faces. Luv ya. Tommy - you always called me Tommy!

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Apr 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM

Omg, Vinnie, it's amazing how the time flies. We were in the same home room,106, for 4 yrs.
Remember the b'day party at Billy Wirth's home in 1960?
Just one of the great times you, Billy n I had at CHS.
I was born at 12:17a.m. on the 26th at St.Vincents. Grins- Bill is 11 days older than us!!! That means his senior moments started before ours! Lol.
Happy Birthday.
Tom

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Apr 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM

Hey Charlie, enjoy your Special Day. Happy Birthday!
I had passed through Simsbury often. Too bad I didn't know you lived there- you could hv treated me to lunch-lol,lol!!!
Tom

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Posted on: Apr 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Hi Bob, Happy Birthday ! Reading a out your success and that of your children deserves a cheer.
Wishing you well on that Specal Day.
Btw, I stay in touch with a few guys from our Southend days. The Southend was a fantastic place to grow up- it gives us memories of the Southend Little League and the Hu ky Doory hot dog stand- lol!!

Mar 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Andrew,Happy Birthday !

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