Kim E. Gallante (nee Solbakken), 56, of West Islip, on August 31, 2019. Beloved wife of Guy Gallante. Devoted mother of Gabriel Gallante, Blair Gallante, and Stephen Gallante. Adored grandmother of Amelia Gallante. Dearest daughter of Earl & Marilyn Solbakken. Cherished sister of Jill Cassara, Lisa Solbakken, and Andy Solbakken. Kim was the Director of Corporate Compliance at Boyce Technologies in Long Island City, New York. Family will receive friends at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main St., Babylon Tuesday, September 3, 2019 and Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 2-4:30pm & 7-9:30pm. Funeral Mass 10am Thursday, September 5, 2019, Saint Peter's By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, Bay Shore.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kim's name can be made to Fisher House, which benefits military families, Saint Jude's Children's Hospital, or the ASPCA.