Domenic T. Galilei

Domenic T. Galilei, 99, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. He was born on December 21, 1925, in Monessen, the son of the late Alphonso and Lena (Vecchione) Galilei. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Domenic served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1943-1945. He was a Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class and flew combat missions in the Pacific as part of a 3-man TBM Avenger Torpedo bomber crew aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Chenango. He was a radioman, gunner, and bombardier and took part in several campaigns in the Pacific including the Battle of Okinawa. After honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, Domenic was employed for over 40 years at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel where he worked as a pipefitter and plumber. He took pride in taking care of his family and was a handyman around his own house and any neighbor in need. He is survived by his son, Ronald (Valerie) Galilei; two daughters, Vicki (Jim) Danoy, Tina (Ken) Treater; six granddaughters, Lea (Cody) Duffin, Kelly (Mike) Danoy-Bonacorsa, Katie (Sam) Cook, Nikki Treater, Raquel (Bob) Gee, Rosalyn Burger; grandson, Scott (Jenna) Galilei; great grandchildren, Stella and Kody Duffin, Livi Galilei, Lena, Leyla, Liza Cook, Rylah, Reese, Remy, Roxy Gee; Brother, Alfred Galilei. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years Mary A. (Sendek) Galilei; great-granddaughter, Sofia Bonacorsa, Brother, Frank J. Galilei. Friends will be received Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home Inc. and Cremation Services, 441 Reed Avenue, Monessen. Services will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, beginning at 9:30 am in the funeral home with a blessing service, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 am at the Epiphany of our Lord Church, with Rev. Anthony Onoko officiating. Interment will follow in the Holy Name Cemetery. Condolences are being accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.