Mark A.Galgano

Mark A. Galgano, age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4th, 2019 at his home in Walland, TN under the care of his loving wife, Carol. He was born in Queens NY to Edward (Egidio) and Susan (Assunta) Galgano and was the third of four children. Mark pursued a number of interests in his youth that shaped his life and legacy. He started playing the saxophone, flute and clarinet at age 5. At the age of 12, he began performing sax in various bands. He developed an early interest in chemistry with his first chemistry set in grade school. He attended Villanova University where he studied Chemical Engineering and played in several rock and roll bands including The Revelers. He graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering, earning a Professional Engineering designation early in his career. Mark’s professional career spanned almost 50 years, a productive career founded in his core principles of humility, honesty, and integrity. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, brother John and sister Constance, grandson, Mark Anthony Liccione. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol, brother Edward, children Lisa Liccione, Mark jr., James, Michele Hanko and Staci Rawlins, eleven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Smith Trinity Chapel on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 from 4 to 6pm, with a service to follow. Please, in lieu of flowers, make memorial donations to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 www.kidneyfund.org 1(800)638.8299. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mark A.Galgano please visit our Sympathy Store.