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Obituary: Darren R. Galus, 53, of Naugatuck

Darren worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for the Operators & Engineers Union; he was an avid member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Darren R. Galus Sunday, December 10th, 1967 - Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
Darren R. Galus Sunday, December 10th, 1967 - Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 (Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home​)

Darren R. Galus

1967 - 2021

Naugatuck, CT - Darren R. Galus, 53, husband of Lorraine (Pierce) Galus, died peacefully on March 31, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

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Darren was born December 10, 1967 in New Haven, CT a son of Jo-Ann (Klemans) Galus and the late Walter Galus and had lived in Naugatuck for the past 40 years. Darren worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for the Operators and Engineers Union, Local 477 and he was an avid member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 640 in Naugatuck.

In addition to Lorraine, his wife of 23years, and his mother Jo-Ann, Darren is survived by his son, Jason Thompson; his sisters, Jennifer Cox and her husband, Robert Cox and Aimee Marini; his 6 grandchildren and several nephews and cousins. In addition to his father, Darren was predeceased by his brother, John Galus.

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Walk-through calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 pm at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. Everyone attending is required to wear a facial covering and to adhere to social distancing guidelines. In lieu of flowers and to honor Darren’s memory, donations can be made to the Eagles Club, 388 High Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770.

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