William Joseph (Bill) Galante, age 78 passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at St Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.  He was born on November 19, 1943 in Glen Cove, New York to Mary Edith Holecek and Joseph Galante. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Edith Galante.

Bill is survived by his sister, Denise (Galante) DePew of Westbury, New York and his cousins in various states. The family is grateful for the friendship and assistance Bill received from his friends of many years, his neighbors at The Good Shepherd Community in Little Rock, and for the loving support of Denise and Steven DePew of New York.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas and funeral services will be planned at a later time.