Francis J. "Frank" Galvin Jr.

Francis J. "Frank" Galvin, Jr., age 84, U.S. Army veteran, a resident of Villa St. Benedict in Lisle, IL, formerly of Palatine, IL, Mequon, WI and Naperville, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 16, 1941, in Boston, MA.
Beloved husband of Judith K. Galvin (nee Keller), whom he married June 18, 1966, loving father of David F. (Lisa) Galvin of Hebron, KY, Michael F. (Lisa Garcia) Galvin of Chicago, IL and Amy F. (Steven) Lachapelle of Stoneham, MA, adored grandfather of Casey (Brianne) Galvin and Trevor Galvin; Mike (Kasey) Galvin; Elise Lachapelle, cherished great-grandfather of Evelyn, Jason and Connor Galvin; Deklin Galvin, devoted son of the late Francis J. and Mary (nee O'Brien) Galvin, dear brother of Marilyn Galvin of Plainfield and the late Nancy Galvin, fond uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.
Frank Galvin lifted the spirits of everyone who was fortunate to meet him. He grew up in Arlington, MA with a loving family and lifelong friends. Proud graduate of BC High, Boston College, and Harvard Business School. Honorably served as a Lieutenant of the U.S Army Intelligence Corps. Met his loving wife of 59 years at a USO dance in Chicago. He went on to have a distinguished business career in metal packaging with Continental Can Company, U.S. Can Company, and DS Containers.
Frank's ability to unify those with diverse opinions allowed him to be a great conversationalist, regardless of topic. He lived his life with genuine sincerity, honesty, and purpose for those he sought to help, employing a single golden rule: say what you're going to do, and do what you say. His unwavering commitment to others has left a legacy that will endure in all of us who survive him.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00-11:00 AM at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1450 Green Trails Dr., Naperville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Saturday, 11:00 AM at the church.
Future inurnment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank's memory may be made to:
Villa St. Benedict Foundation, 1920 Maple Ave., Lisle, IL 60532, (630) 725-7011 or (630) 725-7015, https://www.benedictineliving.org/villa-st-benedict-lisle-il/giving/
Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Naperville, IL.
For more information, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213.