Among the young men who have recently entered professional life in Bergen county, New Jersey, is Benjamin P. Galanti, whose friends predict for him a largely successful future in the law, his chosen field of activity. Born in Italy, Mr. Galanti has been a resident of the United States since his fifth year.
Paul Galanti, Mr. Galanti's father, was born in Balestrate, Italy, and was educated in his native town. Studying engineering, he became one of the best known construction engineers in that section, but while still a young man he came to this country, bringing his family over when he had established his business affairs and prepared a home for them. Coming in 1902, he settled in Lodi, New Jersey, and his ability in his profession soon becoming evident in engineering circles, he early gained an independent position, commanding important contracts in his line of endeavor. He has become widely known in this section, and is a much respected citizen of Lodi, active in civic affairs, and although never thus far having accepted office, his influence has been considered the deciding factor in the election of friends to various offices. Paul Galanti married, in Italy, Rosalie Martinico, and they are the parents of seven children, their eldest being Peter, whose education was interrupted by the World War and his early enlistment. Assigned to the 306th Field Signal Battalion, he saw twenty-four months' active service overseas, in the Argonne, at St. Mihiel, and in fact nearly all of the sectors, then returned home without a scratch, and received his discharge at Camp Dix, New Jersey. The second child of this family, Frances, is a graduate of the Montclair Normal School, and is a teacher in Passaic; then follows Benjamin P., whose name heads this review; M. Gareth, now a student at Brown University; Rosalie, Philip, and Esther, the three youngest being now in grammar school.
Benjamin P. Galanti was born in Balestrate, Italy, January 1, 1900, and came with the family to the United States in 1904, landing in New York City, and coming direct to Lodi. He received his early education in the Roosevelt School, of Lodi, and was graduated in 1914. Then taking up a college preparatory course at the Hackensack High School, he was graduated in 1918. Having early made his choice of a profession, he entered the New York University School of Law, and was graduated from that institution in the class of 1921, with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. Admitted to the Passaic bar, he realized the ambition of his life when he entered upon the practice of law on January 1, 1922, in partnership with his friend and schoolmate, Victor Greenburg. With offices at No. 688 Main avenue, in the city of Passaic, they have made a most auspicious beginning. With thorough preparation for their profession, and the straighforward spirit which is augury of advance, they are undoubtedly destined to win out in their chosen line of activity.
In civic, fraternal and social circles Mr. Galanti is well known in this community. He is one of the organizers of the Young Men's Republican Club of Bergen county; is a member of Bergen County Lodge, No. 73, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and is a member of the Hackensack Boat Club, his favorite sport being motor-boating.
From: History of Passaic and its environs : historical, biographical, by Scott, William W. Published 1922.
