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Joseph Daniel "Dan" Galvin

1940 - 2020

Joseph Daniel "Dan" Galvin obituary, 1940-2020, Ocala, FL

BORN

1940

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Roberts of Ocala West Chapel

6241 Southwest State Road 200

Ocala, Florida

Joseph Galvin Obituary

GALVIN,
JOSEPH DANIEL 'DAN'
The Lord welcomed Joseph Daniel 'Dan' Galvin home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Dan was born in Richmond, IN on March 8, 1940 to Richard and Lucille Galvin. The family moved to Sarasota, FL where Dan attended St. Martha's Catholic School and Sarasota High School graduating in 1958. Dan entered the army after high school and earned a Bachelors degree from Florida International University. He worked for Florida Power & Light, where he met his future wife, Charlene. They were married in 1969 at St. Hugh's Catholic Church in Coconut Grove and had two daughters. They raised their family in Ocala and attended Blessed Trinity Catholic Church.
Dan owned Pinch A Penny, for over 30 years and was a beloved employer and mentor to many in the Ocala area.
He loved baseball and football, was kind, outgoing and funny. He had a quick sense of humor, a clever wit, a soft, kind heart, and loved being around others. He loved jazz and many different types of music. He was a true gentleman, and a man's man. He enjoyed politics and was a passionate patriot. You could find him listening to music, tinkering in his garage or workshop on various projects. Dan loved his family and friends. He was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, a cousin, and a friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Charlene; daughters, Debbie, and Tricia; sisters, Kathleen Volonis and Beth Rath; and many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by all until we see him again.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Roberts Bruce Chapel West, 6241 SW SR 200 Ocala, FL 34476, with a 6pm service. A Mass will be held at Blessed Trinity in Ocala at 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Interment will follow at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens in Ocala, Fr. Patrick Sheedy will officiate.

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Published by Ocala Star-Banner from Jun. 28 to Jun. 29, 2020.

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Bill Roberts

January 31, 2024

I just learned of Dan's passing. I also worked for Dan and Charlene at Pinch A Penny, Dan was a mentor with a gentle spirit. It was a joy to work for him and Charlene as they raised Debbie and Trish. Those were good times, I remember working with Paul and Allen who also shared some kind comments. Our Prayers are with your family.

Paul Dickison

June 29, 2020

Throughout my high school and college years, I worked for both Dan and Charlene. Dan was more than an employer. He was like a second dad. Whenever I needed advice, or more particularly guidance, he was there for me. As a mentor, he taught me the value of hard work, responsibility, kindness to others, and the benefit of possessing a sense of humor. Life lessons. Over the last 40 years, I think of Dan, Charlene, Debbie, and Trish often. When passing through Ocala, I would try to make an attempt to stop by to say hello. This wasn't through a sense of responsibility but rather a testament to the love I have for this family. The Galvin family made it easy to love them. Dan exemplified the characteristics that anyone would want to behold and cherish. I miss Dan. I pray for comfort for the Galvin family. I pray that precious memories replace grief and confidence of everlasting peace for Dan is available through Christ.

Allen Curry

June 28, 2020

When I read of Dans passing, it caused me to look back over some 40 years. Just out of high school when I went to work at Pinch a Penny. Dan and Charlene were wonderful employers, but more importantly they were mentors to a young man, me. Over the past 40 years I stopped by the store to visit with them. The Galvins were first my employer, then mentors and lastly true friends. I am so greatfull our paths crossed. Dan will be missed.

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Roberts of Ocala West Chapel

6241 Southwest State Road 200, Ocala, FL 34476

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Service

6:00 p.m.

Roberts of Ocala West Chapel

6241 Southwest State Road 200, Ocala, FL 34476

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6241 Southwest State Road 200, Ocala, FL 34476

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