Rodney Galatas Obituary

Marcia and Rod:
We just heard..we are in shock. Such a vibrant and energetic guy. Our world will miss his presence. Peace and Love. Your SLU friends, Sharon Domingue Byrd and Emily Domingue

Just one more note. Rod was the sort of man that just made the world around him a little better. He had a positive energy that was contagious. Marcia and Rod, I still just can't get over the seeming unfairness of Rod's passing. Take care. I am so very sorry. Jay

Our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your loved one.

Pete and Shirley Mitchell
Slidell, La.

To the Galatas Family,
With sincere sympathy. Earth have no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Keep looking up to the One who is able to keep you and your family. You have our prayers.

Marcia (My Sister),
I am here for you and Rod whenever you need me. You have always been in my prayers and you will always remain there. Much Love

We were sadden by the passing of Rodney. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you.

Marcia,
I was so shocked to read about Rod passing away. I didn't know Rod very long, but I must say as soon as I met him I knew that he was one of the most honest and caring people I would ever meet. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Marcia and Rod:

You are in our thoughts and prayers as we remember Rodney and his devotion and love for his family.

Marcia,
My deepest sympathy to you and Rod.I was shocked about Rodney's passing. I have never met you and your family, however, I am a relative of Rodney from Slidell,La. his mother and I are 1st cousins.Rodney was like a member of my family when he was growing up.He was a wonderful and respectful young man. The Lord is welcoming him home now for him to continue his mission. You and Rod have an Angel in Heaven now looking after you.

Dear Marcia, Rod, Vi & Walter,

We were deeply sorry to hear of Rodney's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and know that we are thinking of you all during this time of sorrow.

Love & Prayers,

We are saddened by the news and will always remember Rod as a dear friend. We offer our sincere condolences to Marcia, Rodney and the rest of his family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

What a shock to learn of Rod's passing, and so early in life. Such a great man! Our prayers are with you and Rod II.

Judi Orrson and Matt

Dear Marcia,
Del and I are deeply saddened by loss of your husband and our friend Rodney. We will keep you and your son lifted in prayer.

Dear Marcia and Rod,
We are so sorry to hear about Rodney's passing. Our hearts go out to you. If you need anything, call us, or if you just want to come over and visit, we'd love to see you. You are both in our thoughts and our prayers.

Marcia and Family,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

To Rod's Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. I was lucky enough to work with Rod at ExxonMobil in many different assignments. He was so kind, nice, funny and was always a joy to be around. My thoughts are with you.

Words cannot express our thoughts and condolences during this time of grief. Our prayers are with all of you.

Marcia, you and your family have our deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

While good men die, their contributions do not. Rod was such a wonderful, caring, trustworthy friend and supervisor! He gave us time, laughter and encuragement. Now, only the time is gone. He mentored me at one of the darkest times of my career with Exxon. For those of us who were fortunate enough to work with him on a daily basis, we also saw a respected professional and community volunteer who also contributed in innumerable ways to our careers and our personal lives. The Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans declared, "Every man must give an account of himself to God". Rod's account is long. His seeds of progress and forward thinking have already bloomed in our lifetime. As a dedicated Christian, we know his eternal home is with our Lord. We will all miss him. To his beloved family, Ronnie and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy.

Carolyn Matthews

Sha,
There are no words. I wish so much we could be with you. Just know that our hearts are there and that our prayers are streaming.

I can still see Rodney when I first met him in college and I can see him when he stood with you to be our baby's Godfather. He and I danced together at our other son's wedding just last November...It was a gift that we were able to be with him...now he has gone on ahead of us I have no doubt we will have another dance when we all meet again. I love you so much - please let me know how I can be there for you.
Mel
With love from Thomas, Luke, Anne, Brandon and Melissa

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you mourn the loss of the wonderful man.


all my love,

Phyllis

To Marsha & Rod II: My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.....Niece to August Fuselier Jr.

Marcia, Rod, Ms. Vi and Mr. Walter, You were so Blessed to have had Rodney share so many years of wonderful memories, let them comfort you. As your Guardian Angel, he will always be with you to help you through & guide your steps.
We appreciate you so much for sharing & being an intrical part of our family. My dad, Lenny Burns, had a bond with Rodney as a son (he shared with Walter & Vi) and as a Alpha brother, he will be missed.
Marcia, keep close, be of faith and know we are just a phone call away always.

Lenny("Candyman"), Nettie, Debbie, Terez, Gilbert & Mason, Jourdan, Galen, Brad and Lauren

Marcia, Rod, Ms. Vi and Mr. Walter, You were so Blessed to have had Rodney share so many years of wonderful memories, let them comfort you. As your Guardian Angel, he will always be with you to help you through & guide your steps.
We appreciate you so much for sharing & being an intrical part of our family. My dad, Lenny Burns, had a bond with Rodney as a son (he shared with Walter & Vi) and as a Alpha brother, he will be missed.
Marcia, keep close, be of faith and know we are just a phone call away always.

Lenny("Candyman"), Nettie, Debbie, Terez, Gilbert & Mason, Jourdan, Galen, Brad and Lauren

Our thoughts and prayers our always with you (Lonnie) and your family. Hang in their!!

Love Vanessa Guidry (USAF)

Our deepest sympathy for the lost of Rodney


Adrian Doucette
&
Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Marcia, Rod, Miss Viola and Mr. Walter,

Our entire family was sadden by the passing of Rodney. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to call.
With Sympathy and Love,
The Margin & Sutton Families

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Dear Marcia,
My deepest sympathy to you at this time. My prayers & thoughts are with you & your family. 20 yrs ago, when I found your phone number among Roy's notes, I had no idea whose number it was. Roy was trying to set up a dinner date for him & I with you and Rodney. How surprised I was to find out you were Marcia King, my long time neighbor from New Orleans. ( I am Michelle's aunt Doris). The event never happened, & now I guess Roy & Rod have found each other on the "other side". Please call me if you need a friend, I will be praying for you. Please extend my sympathy to your son & Vi & Walter.
Much Love, "Aunt Doris"

Dear Marcia and Rodney,

Walter and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your family.
We were very sadden to hear about the lost your husband and father.
If there is anything that we can do for you do not hesitate to call.

With all our love,
Belva & and Walter Pichon & Family

Dear Marcia and Rodney,

I feel privileged to have known Rodney since we met on a cold winter night in January of 2007 at Rainbow Lodge. In working with Rodney to assist him in completing some important decisions, I found him to be extremely intelligent and possessing uncommon courage.

I recently shared with my wife that one of the things I was most proud of in my 25 year professional career was when Rodney asked me to work with him. Rodney showed me how to handle adversity with dignity and valor and I am better for it.

Sincerely,

My sincere condolences to the family.

Marcia and Rod II:

When you find a true friend, it is like finding a buried treasure. That is what I found when I met Rod in the early 70's. Our spirits meshed immediately. I could always count on Rod for anything. I will miss him in the flesh, but he will remain with me in the spirit.

I know your grief is great, but call on Jesus and He will help you see beyond this cross. Rod was a good husband, father, and friend. I believe he will sit at the banquet table in heaven with our friend Jesus.

Love Always,

Gregory & Carmen Bazile

I would like to sincerely offer my condolences on the passing of Rod Galatas.

Rod was my supervisor when I worked in Land Administration at Exxon and a fellow parishioner at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He was not only a great supervisor but a great man who really respected the dignity of each individual. I remember well that he would stop in each of our offices every morning with a smile to "check in." He was always interested in us both personally and professionally and took a sincere interest in our families.

Rod was not only extremely intelligent but had excellent "people skills" and great common sense, a rare combination.

He could see the big picture and knew the benefit of a clear and guiding faith. He set a great example for us because his priorities were always focused on his family, Marcia and Rodney.

I have so much respect and admiration for Rod. He was instrumental to me in my career. I always felt like Rod was on my side.

A great man by all accounts, he will be dearly missed.

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To the Family of the Late Rod Galatas:

It is with a deep sense of loss and sorrow that I extend condolences to you at this difficult time. I was my priviledge to work with Rod for several years in Houston and watch his advancement at ExxonMobil. He was a first class individual.

In time you will find comfort in knowing that you will see him again on the other side.

Your brother in Christ,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Marcia and Rod,

My deepest sympathy on Rodney's passing. He was a special person.

I lost a good buddy but will have the memories of all the great times we had together: Boy Scouts, hunting, Cajun cooking, building "the cabin", talking about Louisiana, enjoying a "cool one" and solving the world's problems.

Not often does one have a good friend like Rodney and I am thankful that he was mine. I know that if ever there was a person who was in good graces with The Lord, it is Rodney. May God Bless and keep him.

Niels

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To Marcia and family,

I am truely sorry to hear of the passing away of Rodney. I considered him a good friend; along with as being a fraternity brother in Delta Sigma Pi.

I remember our times a SLU when he asked me if he should get involved with the Studend Government there. I told him to get on board with it - it would look good on your resume'. He really did well in SGA.

Again, my deepest regrets on his passing. I will miss him.

Most sincerely,

Terrell & Susan Ford

The ExxonMobil family lost a wonderful person in Rod. Our prayers are with you all.