Richard E Galek

Richard E. Galek, 79, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2024 surrounded by his wife and loving family. Richard is predeceased by his mother Pearl, his father Seymour, his brother Robert and his sister Susan.

He was born and lived in the Bronx and after graduating DeWitt-Clinton High School Rich proudly joined the United States Marine Corps. During his time in the military, he was field radio operator, and finished out his career as an MP.

Upon leaving the military he became co-owner, along with his uncle Maxwell Spyer, of Sewcraft Inc. In the beginning they repaired industrial sewing machines and all equipment used in the manufacturing of lady's garments. When production of garments moved overseas Rich reinvented himself and became a material handler providing and installing warehouse equipment to handle product returning from overseas. He loved that this position allowed him to travel to different parts of the world.

Rich married the love of his life, Barbara, on July 4, 1986. They loved spending time with family and friends. It did not matter what they were doing as long as everyone was together, eating, and playing music. He loved taking everyone out to dinner, especially to his favorite Chinese restaurant.

When his two eldest granddaughters were going to be a Bat Mitzvah Rich joined Congregation Knesseth Israel in Bound Brook. As was his personality Rich became very involved in synagogue life first being accepted on the Board of Trustees then elected to the Executive Board and eventually elected to President.

Richard is survived by his loving wife Barbara (Ferrari) Galek, his daughter Helene Rudnick along with her husband Randy, his son David and wife Lisa and his son Fredrick and wife Michele.

He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved longtime friends.

Gathering with the family will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home, 225 Mountain Avenue, Bound Brook.

A funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Congregation Knesseth Israel, 229 Mountain Avenue, Bound Brook.

Interment with military honors to follow at Bound Brook Cemetery.

All arrangements are under the care and supervision of Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home.