Steven M. Galaton, a longtime resident of Doylestown, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at his home. He was 63. He was the husband of Diane L. Galaton. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Steve was the son of Martin and Eileen Safalow Galaton of Del Ray Beach, Florida.

Steve graduated from Cherry Hill West High School and received his Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware. He received his Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

He was employed by several regional chemical companies including Air Products and Arkema. Most recently he headed A-Gas Performance Chemicals based in Doylestown. Steve had many international friends from years of travel in Europe, Mexico and the Far East. He was an avid golfer and wine connoisseur.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his daughters, Blaire Galaton-Kelleher and her husband, Brian, and Kerry Galaton; his brother, Michael; his dog, Rebel; and grand-puppy, Wilson. He also will be sadly missed by his longtime neighbors and friends from Pine Mill Circle. …

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Steve’s name may be made to National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel St., Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458 or Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Road, Quakertown, PA 18951. …

The Intelligencer, May 11, 2014