John Brickner Galvin's Obituary
John Brickner Galvin passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond Heights, Missouri at the age of 60 years, 4 months, and 16 days.
John was born on October 10, 1961 in Ithaca, New York.
John is survived by his son, Marshall Galvin; mother, Marian Brickner; siblings: Katherine Wilson, Ruth Alhlemeier, Jacqueline Cotton, Roger Galvin, and Richard Galvin; and many friends.
John could never hold a tune in a bucket but he adored music, could play piano, and always surprised us with "deep cuts that no one else knew of or remembered. He had a huge heart and was so very generous and kind. He thought more about others than himself.
John was brilliant with numbers. He was a great athlete who loved to play football, basketball, and running track. He excelled at everything and was loved by his teammates.
He could figure anything in his head, remember dividends dates of every stock he ever investigated, and remembered every stat of every baseball, football, basketball game and track meet he ever watched or read about.
John loved his son, Marshall dearly. Tragically, their time together has been cut short. John was a gentle giant. His death leaves a huge hole in our hearts
A celebration of John's life will be held on Llewellyn's Pub, 17 Moody Avenue, Webster Groves, Missouri 63119 on Satruday, March 26, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Marshall Galvin's College Fund. Inquires regarding the fund can be directed to Kathi Wilson at [email protected]
Flameless Cremation services provided by Hughes Funeral Alternatives, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri.
Family and friends can sign the family's online guestbook at www.HughesFuneralAlternatives.com
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