Father of MHS star Galante thanks town for acts of kindness

BY JOE MCCONNELL

One year ago this week, the Marblehead community mourned the death of MHS Super Bowl champion James Galante, who lost his life in a single-car crash on March 18.

The next night, hundreds gathered at Piper Field to console each other while a gentle rain fell, providing an appropriate backdrop to a most solemn occasion.

Just three months prior to the accident, the town was celebrating the accomplishments of Galante and his teammates after they defeated North Attleboro, 35-28 to secure the Division 3 Super Bowl championship at Gillette Stadium. The emotional rollercoaster was all too quick to comprehend. But the community wrapped its arms around the Galante family to help them grieve their loss.

“We are so grateful for the incredible outpouring of support by the community following the loss of our beloved son, James,” said Jim Galante, James’ dad. “Although it would be impossible to list the countless random acts of kindness that we have received over the past 12 months, we are grateful for each and every one of them, and we would like to thank you all.”

Jim Galante specifically

BOYS B a SKETB a LL mentioned the many organizations that were there from the beginning, including the Marblehead Police and Fire departments, the staff at Massachusetts General Hospital,

Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, Eustis and Cornell Funeral Home, Marblehead High School football, Kirkwood, Marblehead Youth Football, Marblehead Youth Baseball, Marblehead