Alexander Kiesling Galatro

Alex was a student at Virginia Commonwealth University and a graduate of Colonial Forge High School in Stafford County.

Alex leaves behind his parents, Derek and Jennifer Galatro; a brother, Josh Galatro; and a sister, Abby Galatro.

Alex was a varsity runner at Colonial Forge High School, an avid skier and scuba diver, and a music lover and self-proclaimed “Star Wars” geek. He spent his leisure time hanging with friends.

While Alex’s untimely passing was unexpected and tragic, he will leave a legacy of gifts to help others. Through his expressed wishes as a registered organ donor, Alex has donated gifts of life to help others have a second chance. This desire of his exemplifies who Alex was in life, a caring, generous individual who cared about others. This gift provides a great sense of pride and comfort to all of Alex’s family and friends.

A service to honor and to celebrate this wonderful life will be held Saturday, July 11, at Mount Ararat Baptist Church, 1112 Garrisonville Road, Stafford VA 22556 A viewing will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. A ceremony celebrating Alex will follow from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the church.

To honor Alex’s memory and to keep the service casual and celebratory, please dress comfortably and feel free to sport your best “Star Wars” attire.

The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Empowerhouse at empowerhouseva.org. Alex was a volunteer for this organization that supports survivors of domestic violence. Donations may also be made to Donate Life America whose mission is to save and enhance the lives of others through tissue and organ donation at donatelife.net.

Condolences may be sent mullinsthompsonstafford.com.