William J. Galvin was born July 8, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY. He is the son of the late William and the late Mary Galvin. He is survived by his beloved wife Florence (Rowan) Galvin and his three loving children, Robert, Karen, and Jeanette (Sal) Perrotta. Cherished by his two grandchildren, Reagan and Rowan. Proud US Marine Veteran, served during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. Funeral Mass of Ashes to Celebrate his life will be held 10:45 am on Friday, January 22, 2016 at St. Raphael RC Church, 600 Newbridge Road, East Meadow, NY. Entombment of ashes to follow at Long Island National Cemetery Farmingdale, NY.