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Matthew J. Galvin, Jr.

Family & friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, August 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the Vertuccio and Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107), REVERE, for Retired Revere Police Detective Matthew J. Galvin, Jr. who died peacefully ending a lengthy illness on Thursday, August 10th at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center of Revere. The Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home on Tuesday following the visitation at 12:00 p.m. (Noon), immediately followed by entombment at Holy Cross Community Mausoleum, Malden.

Born in Medford, he was a lifelong resident of Revere. Matt graduated from Revere High School, Class of 1959. He served the City of Revere for over 38 years as a Detective within the Police Department. Throughout his entire service, there was no other officer held in such high esteem, not only by his colleagues but also by the local citizenry. He was an alumnus of Northeastern University, School of Criminal Justice, Class of 1980. A veteran of the regular army during the Viet-Nam Era, he was also with the Army Reserves, retiring in March of 1989. He was a long-time member of the Revere Council – Knights of Columbus #179 & also a member of the Revere Police Relief Association .

He is survived by his beloved wife & best friend Rosemarie DeMarco-Galvin. He is the cherished father to Lisa A. Galvin & her boyfriend, Bob of West Peabody & the late Mark D. Galvin. He was the dear son of the late Mary E. (Worthley) Galvin Barry & the late Matthew J. Galvin, Sr. & the loving brother of the late James M. Galvin & Dorothy E. Bianchi.

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, August 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, August 15th at 12:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home

Entombment

Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden

In lieu of flowers,remembrances may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter Association, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970.

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  1. Arnold Newman
    Aug 17 2017

    Rest in peace Mattie. I remember the laughs we
    had at RHS Suffolk Downs get together.

  2. Steven pisano
    Aug 15 2017

    My sincerest condolences to the Galvin family. I had the pleasure to know Matty for many years. He was one of my first partners on the Police force who taught and trained me to be a good officer. He was a kind man and a good family man who adored his children. I will never forget you my friend. Travel well and may you RIP.

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.