Obituary of Donald P. Galenski

Donald P. Galenski, 78, of Woodstock Valley, died Monday, June 15, 2026 at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Plainfield. Beloved husband of 56 years to Joan (Misiaszek) Galenski. He was born in Putnam on September 5, 1947, son of the late Peter and Mary (Anthony) Galenski.

He worked as an Account Executive for Travelers Insurance Co. for 39 years. Donald was a catcher for the varsity baseball team at Woodstock Academy which is where he graduated from. He was a lover of sports, especially the Boston Red Sox, Miami Dolphins, and Boston Celtics. In his younger years, he loved to hunt.

Besides his wife Joan, he leaves his Daughter Heidi Galenski of California, Brother-in-law Fred Misiaszek of Putnam, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Melissa Galenski, sister Joan Winslow, sister Bernice Fabian and nephew Douglas Fabian.

Services are private, his wishes were to be cremated and to be buried with his daughter Melissa in St. Mary Cemetery in Putnam. Arrangements entrusted to Smith and Walker Funeral Home Putnam, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Make-A-Wish America 1702 E. Highland Ave, Suite 400 Phoenix, AZ 85016 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Share a memory at Smithandwalkerfh.com