Mitchell L. Galinkin

He was a devoted son and loving brother and the husband of the late Marie Galinkin for whom he profoundly grieved for many years. A devotee of the blues and collector of vinyl, he maintained a vast knowledge of music, played a mean harmonica and was very adept at Jeopardy, which he watched with his mother, Phyllis every single night for many many years. He had a magical magnetism for dogs, each and every dog he ever met loved him immediately which speaks volumes of a man's character. We called him the "Dog Whisperer" . His departure was sudden and shocking and he shall be truly missed for his kindnesses and humble demeanor.

Mitch was born September 26, 1951 in Paul Kimball Hospital, Lakewood, NJ and was a lifelong resident of Toms River, NJ of which he was very proud. Mitch attended Toms River High School graduating in 1969. After High School Mitch attended the College of Artesia in New Mexico. Upon returning from school he worked as the assistant manager of Harmony House Record shop where his love of music grew. Mitch was a self proclaimed "Bluesologist". His next stop was at the Tinder Box in the Ocean County Mall where he was able to smoke his beloved pipes and start a collection of Jack Weinberger pipes. He then went on to work at M & R Candy and Tobacco until the business closed. The remainder of his work career was with the Toms River Department of Public Works where he manned the Recycling Gate. He always commented after he retired that the only thing he missed were the dogs that would come in with their owners..Mitch always had a treat or two for each visiting dog.

May 5, 1990 Mitch married the LOVE of his life, Marie Miller. Sadly Marie passed away approximately 20 years ago and Mitch's life would never be the same. He was never able to get through her death and grieved her all these years.

Mitch was an intelligent, kind, funny, sweet soul with the most beautiful blue eyes which are now helping others to see because of his generous organ donation.

Mitch was pre-deceased by his love Marie Galinkin , father Norman Galinkin, mother Phyllis Galinkin, and of course his Paternal Grandparents Albert and Lillian Kushinsky, Toms River, NJ, Maternal Grandparents William and Beatrice Rabinowitz of Johnstown, Pa. along with his cousin Albert Kushinsky and numerous aunts and uncles. Let us not forget all the beloved dogs he has had during his lifetime especially Donny Doo Wop.

Mitch is survived by his sister Shelley Galinkin and husband Steven Wexler of Toms River and Toby Galinkin of Chapel Hill, NC , his Aunt, Ilona Kushinsky, Toms River, his niece and nephew Stephanie and William Wexler many beloved cousins and his beloved friends Jamie Mayer and Herman Ilnseher.

Mitch requested no funeral and in his own words, "Have one of your famous parties at your house in my memory. Be sure to play plenty of Sonny Boy Williamson & Muddy Waters tunes". So a party it is. We will be celebrating Mitch's life June 5, 2022 @ 2:00 PM until ? 513 W. Woodland Avenue, Toms River, NJ. Please attend to show much how much he was loved.

If you would like, please make donation to an animal rescue of your choice in Mitch's name which is what he would have loved.