Anna Galuska Obituary

Galuska, Anna Marie
KINDERHOOK - Anna Marie Galuska, 93, of Kinderhook, N.Y., passed away October 24, 2025, peacefully, with her family by her side.
Born at home in Warren, R.I., on December 31, 1931, Anna was the daughter of Josephine Vitullo Primiano and Angelo Primiano. She graduated from Warren High School, where she met and married the man she loved, Frederick William Galuska, who predeceased her.
Together, they raised three children, Frederick Jr. (Susan) of Glenford, N.Y., Susan Eitapence (Daniel) of Valatie, N.Y., and Carole Galuska (Stephanie Begley) of Vashon Island, Wash. Anna is also survived by four grandchildren, Eric Galuska (Allison), Adam Galuska, Evan Eitapence (Neta Rigatos) and Emily Eitapence (Tom Tatun).
Anna was predeceased by her brothers, Donald and John (Marion) Primiano. She is survived by her sisters, Sandra Pinkowski (the late Eugene) and Paula Dias (William); along with several nieces and nephews.
After high school, Anna worked as a secretary to her school principal before marrying and dedicating herself to her family. A talented cook, gardener, and homemaker, Anna also had a love of watching all sports, reading, writing poetry, and took great pride in documenting her family's history. She and Fred shared a love of travel, exploring both the U.S. and abroad. She was a volunteer in her church and in her children's schools, but above all, Anna found her greatest joy in spending time with her family.
In her memory, donations may be made to Columbia Greene Hospice, 47 Liberty Street, Catskill, N.Y. 12414, or the Valatie Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 242, Valatie, N.Y. 12184.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Valatie, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John's Catholic Church, Valatie, at 12 noon. A private burial will take place in Red Hook, N.Y.