Paul J. Galvin

Paul J. Galvin obituary

Paul J. Galvin

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Sep

24

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park

9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park, IL 60462

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Sep

25

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Church

17500 S. 84th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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Paul Galvin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Paul J. Galvin Age 67

Beloved husband of Carol Galvin (nee Boyce).

Devoted father of Matthew (Arryn) and Michael (Jennifer).

Proud Papa of Lillian, Penelope, Vivian and Alma.

Adored son of the late John and Natalie Galvin (nee Varano).

Dear brother of Barbara (Marty Whalen) Lynch, Kenneth, Jack (Diane), and Lisa Chaudhry.

Cherished son-in-law of the late Andrew and Lea Boyce.

Fond brother-in-law of Teash (Jack) McGrath, Matt (Cathy), Bridget, Celeste (Mark) Zintak, Tim (Karen), Drew (Therese), Meg (Glenn) Kulpinski and Merita (Todd) Kulpinski.

Kind uncle to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m.

Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr, Mass 10:00 a.m.

Interment private

In lieu of flowers donations to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 would be appreciated.

Please leave a memory for the family on Paul's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

24

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park

9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park, IL 60462

Send Flowers

Sep

25

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Church

17500 S. 84th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.