He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Barbara (nee Brucker), his beloved daughter Kristin (Nick) Watkins, his sister Victoria (Elmer) Addison, and his brother John (Laurie) Galbincea. He also is a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Virginia (nee Budak) and Patrick Galbincea, and a brother,
Michael.
Pat Galbincea was a sportswriter for most of his more than 40 years at The Plain Dealer. In retirement,
he enjoyed golfing and continued his long association with wrestling during two terms as president
of the Greater Cleveland Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association. He also volunteered with the
Northern Ohio Golf Association.
All Services will be private but you can see Patrick's Funeral Service at his Church, with Facebook link, to Craciun-Berry Funeral Homes live video on Thursday May 14th at 11am. The link will remain at our Facebook site. The family suggests Memorial Contributions may be made in his honor to St. Innocent Orthodox Church P.O. Box 38208, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138-0208. The family hopes to host a celebration of life later. Internment Private.
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