Paul Galvin

PAUL J. GALVIN Sterling-Paul J. Galvin, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at UMass Medical Center-Memorial Campus in Worcester. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Rose Carroll (Burke) Galvin; their children, John J. Galvin & wife Susan of Needham; MaryCarroll Filosi & husband Mark of Lithia, Florida; and Sarah Galvin & husband Scott Ploskonka of Ashburnham; 3 adoring grandchildren, Sarah and Nicholas Filosi, and Scotty Ploskonka; his sister, Anne Galvin of Arlington; several nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Son of the late John J. & Mary I. (Pendergast) Galvin, Paul was born, raised, and educated in Clinton. He was a graduate of the Clinton High School, Class of 1958 and the Worcester Industrial Technical School-Printing Program, Class of 1962. Following studies, Paul enlisted to serve our nation in the US Army National Guard. Mr. Galvin spent his professional career as a Pressman for several printing companies, notably the Colonial Press, Heffernan Press, and Clinton Daily Item. In addition, he worked as a Realtor for the Paul Lowe Real Estate Agency in Clinton, and was a transport driver for Value Pharmacy in West Boylston until retiring. A man of great faith, he was a parishioner of St. Richard of Chichester Church in Sterling. An avid golfer, Paul kept a 30 year standing tee time on Sunday mornings with his son John and close friends JC and Jay. He closely followed the Red Sox as a lifelong faithful fan and kept a watchful eye on the daily stock market. Paul was a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Calling hours will be held from 5 until 7PM on Monday, April 17, 2023 in the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at St. Richard of Chichester Church, 4 Bridge St., Sterling, with burial to follow in St. John's Cemetery, Lancaster. Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com