Mrs. Jean (Miller) Galeone

Jean Miller Galeone died peacefully among loving family members on the evening of July 31, 2016 in Phoenixville Hospital’s Hospice Unit. Daughter of Robert and Grace Miller, Jean was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on January 10, 1941. Her childhood was filled with a love of music, the piano in particular. Following graduation from Souderton High School, Jean continued her formal education at West Chester University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in music with an emphasis in piano performance, along with a Pennsylvania instructional certificate. After college graduation, Jean worked for the Phoenixville School District as a music teacher and kindergarten teacher. In 1967, Jean found the love of her life, Theodore Galeone, an aerospace engineer. They were married on April 19, 1969 and lived in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Jean is survived by her husband Theodore and their four children: Juliette, David, Diane, and Thomas; and one granddaughter, Justice. While raising four unruly children, Jean continued sharing her love of music with others by providing piano lessons and volunteering for children’s musical events. She served as an organist and a choir director in several area churches, and was an active participant in the Phoenixville Afternoon Music Club. Jean was also a connoisseur of opera and attended countless performances. In addition to musical interests, Jean loved gardening, was an avid Phillies fan, and enjoyed watching championship tennis. She was a long-term member of a book discussion group and German language classes. The Galeone family would like to extend a warm and genuine thank you for the tremendous amount of support, encouragement, thoughts, and prayers from Jean’s loving family members and friends during her eight-year struggle with breast cancer. They also wish to thank the medical professionals at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, the Neighborhood Home Health program, and Phoenixville Hospital’s Seasons Hospice. Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 865 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 11:00 am. Officiating will be the Rev. Mark Young. Interment will follow in the St. Ann Cemetery. Friends will be received from 10:00-11:00 am at the Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Afternoon Music Club of Phoenixville’s Scholarship Fund. http://www.afternoonmusicclub.com/index.html Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Jean (Miller) Galeone

January 10, 1941 - July 31, 2016