Bernard “Bernie” Galiffa

October 28, 1950 - March 27, 2014
Bernard “Bernie” Galiffa

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Bernard “Bernie” Galiffa, age 63, died on Thursday, March 27, 2014. 

He was born on October 28, 1950 in Charleroi, PA to the late Michael and Olga Galiffa.  Donora, Pennsylvania was a small town where he grew up and began his football days. Upon high school graduation, he attended West Virginia University, where he was the starting quarterback from 1968-1972. Bernie was a long time resident of Wheeling, West Virginia, where he began a life career in auto sales. Following retirement, he and his family moved to the Wilmington, North Carolina area.

Bernie is survived by his loving wife, Rosie Estep Galiffa; daughters, Benee’ Maranacci, Dior Galiffa, and Julia Galiffa; brothers, Art Galiffa and wife Sharon and Ronald Galiffa and wife Kathy; three granddaughters; four nieces and several cousins.

A memorial mass will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 209 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099


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  • March 30, 2014
    Fr. Doug Boyd says:
    Bernie was a wonderful man. The Holy Spirit's comfort to all. Fr. Doug

  • March 30, 2014
    Snookie and Bill Isaly says:
    So sorry for your loss. His smile will live on forever.

  • March 28, 2014
    Mike Womble says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. I remember what a great quarterback he was at WVU. Mike Womble, a Mountaineer fan

  • March 28, 2014
    Jim Dinsick says:
    Was a great role model and a stellar quarterback .