\t\t\tThe Very Reverend Joseph J. Gallick, Jr. \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
The Very Rev. Joseph J. Gallick, Jr., 77, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, April 4 th at home surrounded by his family. Father Joe is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Matushka Nancy (Gilbert) Gallick.<\/p>\n
\nBorn in Carbondale and raised in Simpson, PA., he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Olga Herbert Gallick. Father Joseph was a graduate of Fell High School, Simpson, St. Tikhon\u2019s Seminary, South Canaan, PA, and received his Bachelor\u2019s degree from Kings College, Wilkes- Barre, PA.<\/p>\n
\nHe was ordained into the holy priesthood in 1970 at St. Tikhon\u2019s of Zadonsk Monastery Church by +Archbishop Kiprian. Fr. Joseph served in the armed forces as a United States Army military chaplain, including a tour in Afghanistan, 2004-2005. He retired from active duty as a decorated Lieutenant Colonel, and continued his legacy of service to others and his country as a Chaplain for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Fr. Joe was National Chaplain of the VFW in 2020. Father Joe was most recently served the Annunciation Albanian Orthodox Church, Natick, MA, 1997-2021.<\/p>\n
\nFr. Joe, or Padre, as he was lovingly called by family and friends, had a deep love for the Lord and an immeasurable pride for his country. He spent his life in service to others and provided a grounded perspective to anyone seeking guidance. He was an avid reader and collector.<\/p>\n
\nFr. Joe was a quiet source of comfort to his family and friends, and his soft-spoken nature and nurturing presence will be deeply missed.<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to his wife, Father is survived by his son, Timothy, daughter, Kira Wishart (Lenny) and three granddaughters, Kylie, Lauren, and Sophia.<\/p>\n
\nHe was preceded in death by a brother, Nicholas.<\/p>\n
\nThe Funeral Service for a priest will be held on Wednesday, April 15th at 11:30 AM in St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Monastery Church, 175 St. Tikhon\u2019s Road, South Canaan, PA., followed by internment with military honors. Family and friends may visit at the church from 10:30 until 11:30 service.<\/p>\n