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Mark Galvan Obituary

Galvan, Mark Age 74, longtime New Lenox resident formerly of Dolton and Chicago's Historic Pullman neighborhood. Native of San Giorgio, Vicenza, Italy. Retired after over 30 years of faithful service for I.B.E.W. Local 701. U.S. Army Veteran. Husband for 52 years of Anna nee Valle; father of Christine (Michael) Bonnan, Renee (Michael) Dybala, and Nicole (Alan) Krusza; devoted "Nonno" of Brianna, Jacob, Julia, Kyle, Katherine, Lea, and Kelly, "Bisnonno" of Ryan, Nolan and Rylee; beloved father figure to Kimberly and Steve Vick; brother of Teresa Fabris, Maria Tenuta, Lucia Emrich, Flora Lakomek, Andrew and the late John and Anthony Galvan; dear uncle and friend of many. Beloved brother-in-law and Zio Marco to his extended family in Italy. Mark was a proud and active member of American Legion Post 1977, the Knight of Columbus Father Dick Allen Council #10926 of St. Jude Church, and the Veneti nel Mondo. Visitation at Kurtz Funeral Home, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox on Wednesday May 8th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday morning, 10:30 a.m. chapel prayers to St. Jude Church, New Lenox. Mass 11:00 a.m. Burial with Military Honors 1:00 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. (815) 485-2300 or www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 6, 2019.

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Veneti nel Mondo Halloween 2018

Rich Roller

May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019

Dear Anna & Family,
We remember our great trip to Italy with Veneti nel Mondo and with Marco serving us grappa in the evenings. We especially remember his huge, warm smile and willingness to help everyone.
Thanks Marco, you will be missed.
Sincerely,
Rich & Becky Roller

FG Rich

May 11, 2019

Dear Anna, Christine, Michael, Renee, Mike, Nicole and Alan. We are so saddened to hear about Mark and offer our deepest condolences to the Galvan family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

May 9, 2019

DEAR ANNA,
MARK WAS THE MOST GENIAL,FRIENDLY,CARING PERSON
I KNEW AT THE CLUB, ALWAYS READY TO HELP WITH SMILES FOR EACH OF US. HIS PICTURE IS PERFECT MARK.

I WAS SHOCKED TODAY THAT I MISSED HEARING OF HIS
PASSING. IT WILL BE HARD, BUT YOU ARE A STRONG WOMAN AND WITH YOUR FAITH YOU WILL CARRY ON FOR YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY.

MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOU.

MARIE MROZOWSKI

ROBERT SVARZ

May 8, 2019

I WORKED WITH MARK MANY TIMES,HE WAS A GOOD PARTNER HE WILL BE MISSED.

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Kathy & Ray Geremia

May 8, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Anna, your faith will help you through this difficult time-fond remembrances of Mark......Love you.

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Kathleen Geremia

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May 7, 2019

TO THE FAMILY & FRIENDS;

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your great family loss,may the words at
1 THESSALONIANS 4:14 bring you a measure of comfort knowing that there is a hope for the ones we have lost in death.


Jackson Family~

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May 6, 2019

Dear Family, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear family member. May your fond memories and the peace that God gives comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. Phillipians 4:6,7,13

Sincerely,
Dora

Lynn

May 6, 2019

My sympathy to the families during this time of sorrow.
May the 37th Psalm bring comfort to your hearts.

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox

102 E. Francis Rd. P.O. Box 129, New Lenox, IL 60451

May

9

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11:00 a.m.

St. Jude Church

New Lenox, IL

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102 E. Francis Rd. P.O. Box 129, New Lenox, IL 60451

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