Obituaries
Retired Medford Firefighter Ernest Galante Jr. Passes Away
Galante, known as "Sonny," was a lifelong Medford resident and served the fire department for 32 years.
MEDFORD, MA — Retired Medford firefighter Ernest "Sonny" Galante Jr. passed away Feb. 21. He was 90 years old.
Galante was a 32-year veteran of the Medford Fire Department and at one point served as the president of the firefighters' union. He was a U.S. Marine during the Korean War, reaching the rank of sergeant, according to his obituary.
Visitation and a funeral service were held Wednesday morning at the Dello Russo Funeral Home.
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