Jose Israel Galarza Jr.

Jose Israel Galarza,Jr of Mastic, Age 52. Born Sunday, April 19, 1970 to Jose Israel Galarza and Luisa Estela Rivera in Manhattan. Growing up Jose attended PS 23 Elementary School in (Queens), PS 123 Middle School (Queens) and William Cullen Bryant High school (Queens). Being a man of artistic interest Jose entered the construction industry at a young age, making a living by becoming a professional painter. Though that was considered his occupation, Jose developed into a well rounded handy man, helping whomever he could with a beaming smile. When he wasn’t working he devoted his time to his family and enjoyed playing handball. Jose is survived by his mother Luisa, children Tiffany (Gladstone) Palmer, Jose Galarza III, and Carmine Galarza,Brother Lex Galarza, Sister, Sharon Galarza, Grandson Klaé Palmer, Nieces Luisa Collazo ,  Alexis Galarza, Ashley Olive, Susanna Cosme

Nephews, Lex Galarza Jr, Alex Galarza, Alejandro Cosme and Xavier Galarza.