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Joseph Garvin Obituary

Joseph Patrick Garvin, 83, passed away Wednesday, January 16th in Houston, TX. Born April 8, 1929 in Boston, MA. Surviving in addition to his wife Brenda of 58 years, daughters Elisabeth Weinandy and husband Thomas of Greenville, SC, Kate Ryther and husband Peter of Houston TX, Emily Garvin and partner Lisa Nagel of Annapolis, MD and son, Matthew Garvin of Austin, TX. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Cornelia Canterbury. Joe leaves a wonderful legacy to his wife, children and grandchildren who will forever hold his memory in their hearts. The family extends a warm thank you to his compassionate caregiver, Schonda "Cookie" Altius.A memorial service will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make donations in his memory to Incarnate Word Academy, 609 Crawford, Houston, TX 77002,
www.incarnateword.org.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 20, 2013.

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Ellen Harrington McCarthy

January 14, 2023

Remembering the youngest of the ten. A hard position to be in with 7 sisters bossing him around!
We always loved to visit with Uncle Joe when he came to Boston. And my mother had funny stories about his high-jinks as a young boy. Thinking of the Joe Garvin family today.

January 25, 2013

Love you Daddio

Robert Gorey

January 23, 2013

Brenda, Liz, Kate, Emily, Matt,

It is with much sadness that I offer you my condolences on the loss of the man I knew as Uncle Joe. The Gorey family wishes all of you the strength to accept this loss and to remember the good person that he was.

Frank M "Fritz" Hemrich

January 21, 2013

The Garvin family;
It has been a number of years since I heard where Joe was. I am sorry to see that he has passed on to a greater life. My deepest condolences on your loss.
I knew Joe from my days at the old Willard/Exide Battery days starting on East 131st., then moving downtown to Cleveland. I worked in the Stationary Stock/printing department until January of 1962 before going into the Navy. I would see him during the week sometimes, and he always had a big "Irish Smile" on his face. Great guy.

Marcia Paiva & Family

January 21, 2013

Deepest Sympathy to a wonderful brother-in-law.

Ellen Harrington McCarthy

January 19, 2013

Dear Aunt Brenda and Elizabeth, Kate, Emily, Brendan,

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. I know my mother, Frannie, had a special place in her heart for her little brother. Whenever Joe and Brenda came to Boston it was a special time. My mother told us many funny stories about the pranks Joe pulled. She is not up to communicating with all of you at this time, but I hope you will be comforted in the knowledge of her love for Joe and his family.

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