Published July 10, 2020

STONEHAM — Peter B. Galvin Jr., 48, died suddenly at Winchester Hospital on June 29, 2020. Peter was born in Melrose, on September 18, 1971 to Suzanne Cataldo and Peter Galvin. He was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1989. Mr. Galvin lived in Melrose for many years, Medford for several years and the past seven years in Stoneham.  

He worked as a facilities manager throughout his career and had worked at Cambridge Isotope Laboratories for the past five years. Peter loved to go fishing and hiking in the White Mountains, and was a huge Boston sports fan. Mr. Galvin was also an animal lover and adored his black labrador retriever mix “Beau.”  

Peter was the cherished father of Tyler J. Galvin of Chelmsford. Loving fiancé of Maryjane Puccio of Medford. Devoted brother of Jennifer Romanski and Jamie Leroy both of Rutland. Loving son of the late Suzanne (Cataldo) Galvin, grandson to Eleanor Cataldo and was also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, several nieces, nephews and friends.  

Visitation was held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Monday, July 6.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral Mass and burial were private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Peter’s name to Foundation for the Faces of Children at www.facesofchildren.org. To leave an online message of condolence please visit gatelyfh.com.