Daniel J. Galvin

Daniel J. Galvin, of Plainville, formerly of Canton, died unexpectedly Monday, November 13th at home. He was 56 years old. Dan worked as a field engineer for Karas & Karas Glass Company in South Boston for over twenty years. Dan was the son of the late Dr. James Galvin and Patricia Galvin (Moylan). He was the devoted husband of Maryellen Galvin (MacLeod) for 34 years and was her childhood sweetheart. He was the loving father of Daniel J. Galvin, Jr. and his husband Tyler of Shrewsbury, Owen R. Galvin of Plainville, and Conor J. Galvin of Plainville. Loving brother of Maryanne Burakoff of Walpole, Nora Galvin of Walpole, Kathleen Lennon and her husband Tom of Plymouth, James Galvin and his wife Rosanna of Canton, Maura Hershman and her husband Craig of Walpole, and Liam Galvin of Walpole. Dan is also survived by his sister-in-law Suzanne Stevens and her husband Michael of Attleboro and David MacLeod and his wife Amy of Plainville. He was the brother-in-law of the late Richard H. MacLeod, Jr. He is also survived by many of the best nieces, nephews, and friends. Visiting hours at the Pushard Family Funeral Home in Canton, MA on Friday, November 17th from 4 to 7 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Martha’s Catholic Church, 227 South Street, Plainville, MA on Saturday, November 18th at 11 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please think of Dan and make an extra donation this holiday season to the charity of your choice.

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