Edward Patrick Galvin

Edward Patrick Galvin "Coach" age 88 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family September 18, 2021. Born 2/6/33 in Chicago, Illinois to Irish Immigrants, the late Tom and Molly (nee Herlihy) Galvin. Brother of the late Mary (John) Wilkie, the late John (late Betty) Galvin and the late Thomas (Sarah) Galvin; Loving husband of Eileen, nee Day, for 62 years; Devoted and loving father of his six daughters – Peggy (Bill) O'Reilly, Maripat (Rick) Wooliver, Eileen (John) Healy, Kathy, (Rick) Dasko, Joanne (Joe) Siciliano and Tracy (Dan) Welsh; Cherished Grandfather of Ryann (Mike), Caitlin (Sean), Liam, Maggie, Shannon (Mike), Katie, Jack (Natalie), Kaileen, Eddie, Mary Kate, Kasey (Nick), Danni, Drew, Joey, Charlie, Danny, Molly and Maeve; Proud Great Grandfather of Liliana, Luca, Bennett, Frankie, Johnny, and Mikey.

Ed grew up on the west side of Chicago. He graduated from Presentation Grammar School in 1947 and St. Philip High School in 1951. Upon graduation he went on to college, on a full scholarship for basketball, at Loyola University, in New Orleans, where he received a BS in Physical Education. During Ed's college basketball career, he broke several records and was named as an All American. Ed served in the U.S. Army, Military Police from 1955-57. Following his years of service, he began teaching and coaching at St. Philip High School. In 1960, he took a teaching position at St. Rita's along with the position of Head Basketball Coach. In 1970, Ed became head Basketball Coach at Fenwick High School and was later named the Athletic Director. Ed had an accomplished playing and coaching career that led to his induction into many Halls of Fame – St. Rita High School Hall of Fame, Chicago Catholic League Hall of Fame, Loyola University Hall of Fame, as a player and, also, as a team member, State of Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, and Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame.

He was a great husband, and everyone knew that Eileen was the love of his life. He "loved" and was extremely proud of his daughters and sons-in-law and their accomplishments. Nothing made him happier than to be with them. Family gatherings were at the top of his fun list. He loved hearing of his grandchildren and great grandchildren's academic achievements and watching them at all their sports events. Ed was blessed with many caring cousins, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Acquaintances quickly became life-long friends. Golf was a big part of his life. He enjoyed the nineteenth hole almost as much as, or more than, the game itself. When people would ask if he would move to a smaller home, as the kids went out on their own, he would say, "Why would I move? I have the best neighbors anyone could ask for!" He dearly cared for all the young men he coached over the years. Many are still very close friends of his to this day. We will miss his singing of Irish tunes, telling of Irish jokes, his welcoming smile, and his quick Irish wit.



Visitation on Friday, September 24, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. To accommodate those who are traveling or those requiring special assistance, there will be visitation at St. James the Apostle Church, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn on Saturday, September 25, 2021, from 9:00 A.M until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. James the Apostle Grammar School, 490 S. Park Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL. 60137 in Ed's name, to support Catholic Education. Funeral info (630)668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com