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JOSEPH GALVIN Obituary
On Fri., August 4, 2017. Beloved husband for over 60 years to Joan; father of Joe (Debbie), Cheryl (John) Witzel, Stephanie (Lee) Jones, Michael and Dan (Andrea); 11 wonderful grandchildren. Spent 37 years with Hostess cakes and President of Teamsters Local 485, 18 years keeping Manheim Auto-Auction in business as a shuttle driver as well as 20 years running his kids restaurants. "Brud's" three passions in life were his children, grandchildren and driving the love of his life crazy on a daily basis. Friends received Sunday 6-8 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in Incarnation of the Lord Church Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Please go to devlinfuneralhome.com to view this tribute or make an online condolence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Special Olympics or Easter Seals in Joseph's memory.
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Jennifer Barnes
July 30, 2023
Wow I can´t believe it´s almost been 6 years. Rest easy Papa Galvin! You are truly missed!!!
David Simon
August 10, 2017
Joan & family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts.
Love,
David & Jilda Simon
H AW
August 8, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss, May the God of comfort be with you at this time of sorrow.
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Jennifer Barnes
August 5, 2017
Papa Galvin .. a very caring, hard working, funny, loving man .. someone who I grew to love while he visited Fort Walton Beach FL and put in man hours helping at Slick Micks Deli n Grille. My deepest condolences to the family!!! ❤ Jennifer Barnes
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