Obituary of Carmen Galzerano

Carmen Galzerano, 79, of Vineland passed away on June 11, 2012 at Capital health Regional Medical Center in Trenton. Born in Vineland to the late James and Victoria ( Pinizotta) Galzerano. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Music Education from Temple University, also recieved a master's in Student personnel Services and a Principal's Certification from Glassboro State College. He received and Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army where he toured Europe with the Army Jazz Counsel Orchestra. Carmen was the Band Director, Instrumental Music Teacher and Orchestra Director for Vineland High School from 1958 thru 1966. He was a Guidance Counselor for Vineland High School from 1967- 1974. In 1975 he became Director of the Guidance Department until he retired in 1989. Carmen was a talentedsaxaphone player, a professional musician who toured with various big bands, The Joe Dale Orchestra, Corky gale Trio and the Franky Testa Orchestra. he was a memeber of the American Federation of Musicians Local 595 where he served on the Executive Board and Vice PresidentI. In 1976 he was president of the Cumberland County Community Concert Association and also was the Director of the Red , White and Blue Band from 1972-2012. Carmen was a professional accomplished musician, conductor and saxaphone player. he lived his life to its fullest, loved his wife and family tremendously. he taught his daughters how to mamage life with a positive attitude and to enjoy life. He will be terribly missed and always in our hearts.