Debbie was born on February 10th, 1955 to Larry and Inez (Celestino) Antinozzi in Rye, NY. Following her attendance at Rye High School, Debbie soon decided to make her way out west to see the beautiful mountains of Southern California.
Debbie made her way through California eventually settling in North Hollywood where Debbie’s contagious laughter led her to befriend nearly everyone she met. Debbie was someone to confide in, a force to be reckoned with, and a woman of fierce independence. Her energy and zest for life was topped by none other. But Debbie’s most significant and rewarding position in life was that of being a mother, and eventually a grandmother. Son, Jimmy, and daughter, Brittany, easily became Debbie’s purpose in life. Debbie was a dedicated mother bringing her children with her wherever she went and doing all she could to see them happy. In years to follow, Jimmy returned this ideal and never went anywhere without his beloved Mom. Adding to her heart’s capacity for love, she was later blessed with two grandsons, Jimmy and Jonathan, and two granddaughters, Arianny and Delilah. Debbie was not only a mother and grandmother to her family, she was also their best friend.
If you were fortunate enough to have known Debbie, you knew her laughter, you knew her strength, and you felt her love. Working alongside her “brother” Robert Sandoval and her long-time friends who became family at Victorio’s Ristorante, Debbie lit up the room with her smile and she became a source of friendship for so many. Whether you were sitting alongside Debbie having a wine, a bowl of Italian cuisine, or watching her Yankees, she was always there to be a listening ear. A life well lived is one filled with love and laughter, and in this Debbie certainly succeeded.
Debbie was predeceased by father, Larry Antinozzi; mother Inez (Celestino) Antinozzi; Jimmy’s late father Jim Galgano; brothers Mickey Bria, Scott Antinozzi, and Larry Antinozzi; and sister-in-law Joan DeMartino. Debbie is survived by her endlessly devoted son, Jimmy Galgano; grandsons Jimmy and Jonathan Galgano; daughter Brittany Falcon; granddaughters Arianny and Delilah; niece Whitney Bria; sister-in-laws Kimberly Bria, Elizabeth Antinozzi, Sandy Biasin Herbst, Aileen Antinozzi, Rena Galgano, and Delores Galgano; brother-in-laws Tony Galgano, and Michael Galgano Sr.; cousin, Faye DeCaro; nieces Emily and Caitlyn Antinozzi, Diane DeMartino, Dawn DiReseta, and Audrey Updike (Antinozzi); nephews Michael Galgano, Vincent Galgano, Anthony Galgano, John Ransier, Michael DeMartino, Joey DeMartino, and Larry Antinozzi Jr; and an endless number of family and friends.
Services will be held at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park & Mortuary in N. Hollywood on February 2nd between the hours of 9am and 11am. A celebration will be held at Victorio’s Ristorante in N. Hollywood following the services.
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