Saratoga Springs, NY – Thomas E. Galvin, 85, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012.
A 1947 graduate of Holy Cross College, Worcester, Mass., Tom served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the V-12 program and during the Korean War. He was a recipient of numerous achievement awards in business. An ever generous and caring man to all those who knew him, Tom will be missed by his family and his many friends. We commend his spirit to the Lord.
Tom was predeceased by his sister, Ella; and his brothers, Paul and Jack.
Survivors include his brother, Reverand William Galvin; his sister-in-law Mary Harris Galvin; and 15 beloved nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012, at Our Lady’s Chapel, St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in the church.
Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday May 15, 2012, at Calvary Cemetery, 4902 Laurel Hill Blvd., Woodside, NY. Funeral procession will assemble at the cemetery office.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, P.O. Box 305, Maryknoll, NY 10545 and please note that the donation is to support the mission work of Rev. William Galvin.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
