Joseph-Galvin-Obituary

Joseph Daniel "Dan" Galvin

Ocala, Florida

1940 - 2020

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Ocala, Florida
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Alzheimer's Association

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GALVIN, JOSEPH DANIEL 'DAN' The Lord welcomed Joseph Daniel 'Dan' Galvin home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Dan was born in Richmond, IN on March 8, 1940 to Richard and Lucille Galvin. The family moved to Sarasota, FL where Dan attended St. Martha's Catholic School and Sarasota High School...

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I just learned of Dan's passing. I also worked for Dan and Charlene at Pinch A Penny, Dan was a mentor with a gentle spirit. It was a joy to work for him and Charlene as they raised Debbie and Trish. Those were good times, I remember working with Paul and Allen who also shared some kind comments. Our Prayers are with your family.

Throughout my high school and college years, I worked for both Dan and Charlene. Dan was more than an employer. He was like a second dad. Whenever I needed advice, or more particularly guidance, he was there for me. As a mentor, he taught me the value of hard work, responsibility, kindness to others, and the benefit of possessing a sense of humor. Life lessons. Over the last 40 years, I think of Dan, Charlene, Debbie, and Trish often. When passing through Ocala, I would try to make an attempt...

When I read of Dans passing, it caused me to look back over some 40 years. Just out of high school when I went to work at Pinch a Penny. Dan and Charlene were wonderful employers, but more importantly they were mentors to a young man, me. Over the past 40 years I stopped by the store to visit with them. The Galvins were first my employer, then mentors and lastly true friends. I am so greatfull our paths crossed. Dan will be missed.