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In Loving Memory of

Harold L. Galvin

September 27th, 1918 - February 16th, 2019

Obituary

Dr. Harold Galvin, age 100

Beloved husband of the late Lois Galvin. Loving father of Dale (Dr. Ronald) Freeman and Dr. Jeffrey Galvin (Dr. Teri Franks). Proud grandfather of Jeremy (Kathryn) Freeman, Dr. Stefanie Freeman (Dr. Prashanth Vishwanath), Aaron (Elizabeth) Galvin, and Adrian Galvin. Cherished great grandfather of Lydia, Theodore, Fiona and Leo. Received a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Science from Northwestern University and remained on the faculty for 50 years specializing in pediatric dentistry. He also maintained a private practice from which he retired at age 85. He was a proud veteran of World War II where he served in the South Pacific. He will be remembered fondly by his family and those who knew him for his tenacity and unfailing generosity. Service Tuesday 11AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the JUF, www.juf.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Tuesday 02/19/2019 at 11:00 AM

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077

Clergy
Rabbi Barry Axler

Interment

Address Memorial Park Cemetery
9900 Gross Point Road
Skokie, IL 60076

Shiva

Address Galvin Residence
1933 Clavey Road
Highland Park, IL 60035

Additional Information
Following the interment until 9PM

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