Joseph Galczynski Jr. age 77, of Sewell, NJ passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017. He was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Galczynski of Wenonah, nephew of the late Stanley Gernaga and Mary Torek, also predeceased by his sister Carolyn Galczynski Reeves. Joseph is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathryn Galczynski (nee LaPatrick), son, Joseph B. Galczynski (Annette) and daughter, Anna Marie Donchak (Robert Pilcher, companion), his grandchildren, Jay, Evan, Wynne and Erin Galczynski and Eric Donchak also survived by his cousion Richard Gernaga, sister and brother-in-law Patricia and Paul Stankard, nieces Tara,Tricia, Christine, Pauline and Katherine and nephews Joseph and Phillip.
Joe was born and raised in Wenonah, and graduated from Wenonah Elementary School and Woodbury High School, class of 1958. He owned and operated Wenonah Greenhouses for over 50 years and was devoted to growing Spring, Summer and Christmas flowers, both wholesale and retail. It was an occupation he truly enjoyed. Hunting and fishing were his favorite hobbies, especially in Maine. His Bassette, Lady was very dear to him. Family and Friends are invited to visit from 8:30 am to 10:30 am on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Smith Funeral Home 47 Main Street Mantua, NJ 08051. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am at Church Of The Incarnation 240 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051. Interment is Private. Flowers greatly appreciated or Memorial Contributions to Church of the Incarnation Building Fund, 240 Main St., Mantua, NJ 08051 or the Gloucester County Animal Shelter, 1200 N. Delsea Dr., Clayton, NJ 08312. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com