For these honeymooners, it’s a trip back home
Former Hamtramck resident Antoinette Galloway came back to the city with her husband, Woody Galloway, for their honeymoon. The Review caught up with the couple at the Polish Art Center.
By Ian Perrotta
One of these days, I’m going to send you straight to… Hamtramck?
That was the gist of what former resident Antoinette Galloway (nee Horeski) told now-husband Woody Galloway about their post-wedding destination. And it’s exactly what she did.
After getting married on Oct. 18 at “7,000-feet high in the sky, on a mountaintop,” in New Mexico, the couple hopped a plane and headed to Hamtramck for a week of honeymoon bliss.
Antoinette Galloway was born in Hamtramck and lived here for 27 years before moving to Maui in 1982 and then eventually Sante Fe, New Mexico, where she met Woody. During her time in Hamtramck she lived at various locations, including in houses on Norwalk, Doremus and Comstock.
Her mother stayed in the city and lived in the Holbrook Senior Plaza until moving to an assisted-living facility last year at the age of 94. And though Antoinette and Woody visited her every six months or so while she lived here, the city still had a special pull that brought them back for their honeymoon.
“We could have gone anywhere,” said Antoinette, a lead concierge for the Four Seasons in Sante Fe. “But we chose to come here. There’s just something special about Hamtramck.”
Her husband Woody, a nature photographer, whole-heartedly agrees.
“I’ve never seen so many beautiful buildings in one area,” he said. “St. Florian Church is just amazing.”
6 Responses to For these honeymooners, it’s a trip back home
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Paul Koulbanis
October 28, 2016 at 4:55 am
Aloha Antionette. I plugged your name in and this came up. I’m not sure if you see this but you look well. It’s been many years. Paul and Carole Koulbanis
Antoinette Galloway
December 22, 2019 at 12:08 pm
Hi, Paul and Carole:
My husband Woody just happened to come across this comment that you made to us, from 3 years ago! So good to hear from you both!
Woody and I just came back from a 10 day trip to Maui in October 2019, to celebrate our 7 year wedding anniversary. Wish that we had a chance to see you, but I didn’t even know if you still lived there. Everything has changed so much on the island–I just couldn’t believe it!
Take care and let me know how you two are doing, if possible, ok?
Antoinette & Woody Galloway
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Suzanne Fudalla Swiderski
February 8, 2021 at 3:52 am
Hi Antoinette! My brother found this article @ you & your husband.I have wondered about you and am so happy you are doing well! I remember your family well & for a while you all rented a house a few doors from us on Jacob St. in Hamtramck. We visit the city periodically & love to take a trip down memory lane!
Sally Isola
February 8, 2021 at 8:51 am
Did you have an older sister by the name of Judy? Also a brother named Richard?
Glenn Drobot
March 1, 2021 at 9:59 pm
Hi Toni!!!
Glenn Drobot and Henry Vega say Hi to you!!! Good times at The Summit!
Darren
October 4, 2021 at 1:15 am
Hi Toshi,
This is Darren. I hope that you are in good health, happy and doing well. A belated congratulations on your wedding. I wish you well. If you have time, email me and let’s catch up on everything. Take care!