Michael Francis Galvin, age 30, proud graduate of ICGS, Fenwick High School and University of Missouri; Business Development Director with Groupon; beloved son of Brian (Sheila Dugan) Galvin and Margaret “Molly” Galvin; devoted brother of Sean Patrick Galvin; loving uncle of Ruby Galvin; dear step-brother of Jack Simpson; cherished grandson of Sarah (the late Thomas) Galvin and Beth (the late Francis) Butler; adored nephew, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Friends and family will meet for a Mass of Christian Burial beginning Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Michael’s name to Gift of Hope, 425 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143. Live stream of the funeral Mass available through the funeral home website. The family requests masks be worn when attending the services. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Gene J Wolande
To the Galvin Family:
Celebrate this good man’s life.
Embrace this good man’s memory.
Cherish this good man’s love.
And he will live on forever in your minds, and in your hearts.
God bless and hold all of you close and together during this time and always.
Peg Cello
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Michael rest in our Lord’s arms.
Mary King Gil
May Michael now rest in the everlasting love and peace of our Heavenly Father.
The Blakey Family
Praying for dear Michale Francis and all the members of the Butler and Galvin family. Sleep well, sweet Michael. Rest now.
Caryl Trotta Jaffee
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Molly.
Andy & Katie(Watts)Rauh
We are so incredibly sorry for the loss of your beautiful son Michael. We are praying for your unfailing strength and peace. May all of the memories and love help you heal… & May God hold you all in the palm of His hands.
Love,
The Watts & Rauh families
Martin P Dugan
Bri – Family is b
Martin P Dugan
Bri – Family is best always!! Some friends are family! Many you do not know well are family. Now more than ever!
Marianne Grobe
Molly, so very sorry for your loss. Love and thoughts are with you and the family.
Allison Witham
I’m so sorry for your loss. We’re sending all of our love and keeping the family in our thoughts.
Mary Hartnett
Sincere sympathies to Molly, the Galvin Family & Butler Family on Michael’s passing. Few words, if any, provide comfort at this time. My prayers & thoughts are with you all.
Mary Hartnett (Ireland)
Marilyn Hanrahan Speck
I can only imagine the warm & joyous welcome to his eternal life from our Heavenly Father, grandfather, friends & family. Sincere & heartfelt love offered from Hanrahan family. Love, Rita & Marily
martha maddock
Michael Francis
Offered his treasure to another….!
Kevin Gummow
Molly, I am so sorry for you and family, hearing about your son! You all are in my prayers. Take care!!
Nancy Quinn
My sincere sympathies to Molly and the Galvin and Butler families on Michael’s passing. There aren’t words to express the sadness felt by all. My love and prayers to all of you.
Tom Keane
Molly, I am so sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.
Greg Schrage
Brian,
You have my heart felt condolences for this tragic loss to your family. You and your family are in my prayers
Kimberlee Heale Price
Sending prayers and love to you all during this difficult time.
Brad Freitag
We were shocked to hear this tragic news. We will keep Michael, and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
The Freitag Family
George and Kathy D’Amore
Prayers and love to the Butler and Galvin families. Your love carries on through Michael’s beautiful generosity. You are in our thoughts and hearts always.
Richard Eufrasio
We extend our condolences to the family and friends,
please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherine Gabriel
Dear Sheila and Brian. My sincere condolences on the tragic loss of your son. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both and with your families. I hope you can find some solace the wonderful memories of this amazing young man.
With deepest sympathy
Sherine
Ann Gallucci
Molly, Brian & Sean-
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Michael. I was so saddened to hear of his passing, such a tragic loss. I’m keeping all of you in my prayers and hoping that God’s healing hands will guide you through these difficult days.
Sherri McLaughlin
Dear Sweet Molly and Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Michael rest in peace. May the Lord bless his soul and comfort all of you in your times of sorrow and need. Our deepest sympathies are with you all. Love and friendship always.
Sherri Towse McLaughlin and Family
Colleen Glander
Molly, Sean and Brian,
Words can’t express my sorrow for you over the loss of Michael. Please know I will be praying that God will comfort you today and in the weeks to come. May the love of God, family and friends get you through this most difficult time.
With deep sympathy and love,
Colleen and Skip
Colleen Glander
Molly, Sean and Brian,
Words can’t express my sorrow for you over the loss of Michael. Please know I will be praying that God will comfort you. May the love of God, family and friends get you through this most difficult time.
With deep sympathy and love,
Colleen and Skip
Curt and Joan Gossett
Our hearts are broken for you, Molly. May Michael rest in peace and may God bless you and your family. Alll our love to you.
Marcia Ford
Molly and Sean
My sincere condolences for your loss. A young life lost way too soon. May your sorrow and grief turn to fond memories and loving remembrances of Michael. He will be greatly missed by all. Marcy
Pam Bailey
Sending love and prayers your way. So very sorry for your loss.
Kumar Natesaiyer
Molly: Deepest condolences on your loss. Our (myself and Abhinav’s) prayers are with you and your family.
Rob & Sheri Sottile
Molly, Sean and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. Sadness overcame us the moment we learned of Michael’s passing. We sincerely hope peace finds you during this difficult time.
Dawn Butler
Dear family and friends of Michael I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine how devastating this is for everyone so I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers ❤️
Joy Trichtinger
Dear Molly & Family,
Molly, I was so, so sorry to hear about Michael. My heart hurts for you, as I know exactly how devastating this is. My thoughts and prayers are with you today, during the next two most difficult days, and all the quiet days thereafter.
With love, Joy
Jim Fechner
Molly.
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. Praying for your comfort during this very difficult time.
God Bless you and your family.
Joanne Marcotte
Molly, my sincere condolences on the losd of your beloved Michael. May God hold you in his arms and surround you with love and comfort. May your memories bring you peace.
Laura & Paul Koch
No words of sympathy seem adequate to express our heartbreak and sadness. Best to say that we are here for you and we love you. May God’s grace and Michaels bright light continue to shine through all of you.
Kathleen & Steve Hillsman
Molly,
We are so very deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. Know that you and your family are being held closely in prayer. May Michael be relishing the everlasting beauty and joy of heaven.
Josephine Bastianoni
My prayers are being offered up for Michael and the whole family.
Chris & Joan
Dear Brian & Sheila and family,
We’re very sorry for your loss of Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. God bless you and keep you.
Susan J Smith
Molly and family:
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. What a tragedy. I am truly heartbroken for you all. I will be praying for you and hope that family time eases the pain during this difficult time. I am sending my deepest condolences. Miss you, Susie
Lina & Ray Rojas
Sending all our love and deepest condolences. Your dear Michael’s journey to everlasting life gathered countless people from far and wide, united in prayer, faith and love. And surely the angels gathered to welcome him home. We are all forever changed. ❤️
Barbara Valdivia
I am so sorry for your loss. May God’s mercy and blessing be upon your family at this difficult time.
Doris Dumas
Dear family of Michael Francis Galvin,
My sincere condolences for your loss. You are in my thoughts and my prayers. May God’s everlasting love and mercy be of comfort to you all during this time.
Tina Pacente
Dear Molly,
My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
Tina
Bill and Lynn Spingola
To the Galvin family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on Michael’s passing – much too young to be taken from you, and too many whose lives he had yet to touch. Our prayers go out to the family and friends. Remember all the joy he brought during his lifetime.
Kregg & Debbie Potter
Molly & Family, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Hope you find peace in your wonderful memories of Michael. God Bless all of you. Love, Kregg and Debbie
Archana Mahajan
Dear Molly and family,
In this sorrowful time, I would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones. I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Michael will be in my prayers. May god bless Michael and all of you.
– Archana Mahajan
IT PMO team, USG.
Sheila Scott
I know from the Fraineys how lovable Michael has been to the world and how painful his loss is and will be. My prayers and constant thoughts are with the family. We know he is with God, and that God will give you some solace along with the challenges you face.
Tony Chin
Molly and family,
I’m very sorry for your loss, please accept my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jillian Alvarez
Molly and Family, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss, you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael Leake
Praying for your family during this time of bereavement and transition.
Bill iannessa
Our deepest condolences to the entire Galvin family. May Mike rest in the bosom of our God and protect you all as your angel in Heaven.
The Iannessa Family
Jim Ullett
To Molly and family, my most sincere condolences to you all for you tragic loss.
Guadalupe Sanchez
Extending my deepest sympathy to you during this time. My prayers and blessings are with you.
Kim Veith
Brian/Family
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful time.
Paul Brandl
Brian,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I can’t begin to imagine what you are going through. I am here for you if you need anything.
Try to hang in there, my condolences.
Paul Brandl
Gerry Tolbert
Tom and family,
Please accept our prayers and condolences for your loss. Thank you for sharing a beautiful video that allowed us to experience a glimpse of what I’m sure was a life full of love and smiles.
Gerry Tolbert
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
Alice Perry
Dear Molly and family,
My heart hurts for all of you. We (the Perry family) are praying that God gives you peace. In this difficult time, please know that we are thinking of you and sending all our love. Love, Alli, Alex, Savannah, Olivia & Jake.
Valerie Yokie
To Molly and Beth, Sending so much love, prayers, condolences…..I cannot even imagine your pain. That his beautiful blues eyes will continue to shine in this world…and others will live because of him, is huge. You will be in my daily thoughts and prayers in the weeks and months ahead.
Nick Edmonds
So sorry for your loss. Wishing peace for all of Mike’s friends and family during such a difficult time. I hope that in time you can find comfort in all of wonderful memories and knowing he left such a positive impact on so many. He was a wonderful friend and teammate, and he will be greatly missed.
Karen Ortega
Molly, I am so very very sorry for your loss. My heart was broken when I heard the news. I will forever keep you and your family in my prayers. Love, Karen.
Pat Wakenight
To the Butler Family,
This is the saddest of all messages…I am profoundly sorry.
Gail and Steve Karlovsky
Molly and Family,
Our hearts, love and prayers go out to you during this time. May Michael’s memory be a blessing to you more and more each day as I know he will be in all your hearts forever.
Much love,
Gail and Steve
Sarah & Jack Donohue
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for Michael and for you. May he rest in peace.
Tom Butler
Our deepest sympathies to the family extended family and friends of Michael . I wish there was something we could say to take away some of the the and loss and pain ye are all feeling at this terrible time but sadly theirs not but please know that you are all in our hearts and prayers . From all the Butler’s family in Freshford . RIP Mike .
Tom Butler
Our deepest sympathies to the family extended family and friends of Michael . I wish there was something we could say to take away some of the the and loss and pain ye are all feeling at this terrible time but sadly theirs not but please know that you are all in our hearts and prayers . From all the Butler family in Freshford . RIP Mike .
Mike Shanahan
Truly sorry for your loss…
My condolences go out to the entire family.
My prayers are with you all during this time.
Butch
Pete Lambrakis
Molly, my deepest sympathies & prayers to you & your family on your loss.
Donalyn Bruzzini
Molly and family, my heart is pouring with deepest condolences for all of you. What a fine young man he seemed to be. I don’t really know all of you but Sheri Mordini is a friend of mine and shared this with me. My son is the same age. I can’t begin to imagine the pain this time brings. I want you to know that you will all be in my prayers for comfort , strength and much peace. I pray the cherished time and memories you have been given will turn into comfort instead of pain. May you all feel Gods presence and remember that he is with Jesus! Amen. God bless, Donalyn
Donalyn Bruzzini
Molly and family, my heart is pouring with deepest condolences for all of you. What a fine young man he seemed to be. I don’t really know all of you but Sheri Mordini is a friend of mine and shared this with me. My son is the same age. I can’t begin to imagine the pain this brings. I want you to know that you will all be in my prayers for comfort , strength and much peace. I pray the cherished time and memories you have been given will turn into comfort instead of pain. May you all feel Gods presence and remember that he is with Jesus! Amen. God bless, Donalyn
Joe and Dee Schram
Just heard of your tragic loss. We are filled with grief. Know that we love you and you are in our prayers.