Daniel Galvin

Daniel Hallissey Galvin, 94, of Hanover, MA died January 28, 2016 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA. A Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, February 3 at the St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church in Hanover, MA. Burial with Military Honors followed at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Daniel's name to: William Moore Stack Foundation, c/o Dr. Eileen Natuzzi, 509 Hermes Ave., Encinitas, CA 92024.
Daniel was born, raised and educated in Melrose, MA, the son of the late Catherine (O’Brien) and Daniel Hallissey Galvin, Sr. He was a 1938 graduate of Melrose High School.
Daniel was a proud member of this nation’s Armed Services, serving in the United States Navy. Daniel served on the U.S.S. Quincy CA-39, and was on board the ship August 9, 1942 during the Battle of Savo Island when the Quincy was sunk and sustained heavy casualties. Making sure his shipmates were never forgotten was of utmost importance.
Following the war, Daniel worked for the Beechnut Gum Company. Later, he went to work for M.I.T’s Lincoln Laboratory, where he was integral in the creation of the first Univac Computer. After working at Lincoln Labs, Daniel went to work at the M.I.T. Center for Space Research, where he designed satellites, and worked in the Voyager Space Program, as well as the Hubble Telescope.
Daniel was a lifetime member of the Melrose VFW, was a true handyman, and he loved bird watching and spending time with his family.
Daniel was predeceased by his late wife, Mary (Dolan) Galvin. He was also the brother of the late Virginia Foley.
Daniel was the husband of Evelyn (Cummings) Galvin of Hanover, MA and the father of Chereen M. Hogan and her husband, Frank, of Saugus, MA, Daniel E. Galvin of Saugus, MA, Peter B. Galvin and his wife, Linda, of East Brookfield, MA, Catherine A. Doucette and her husband, William, of Saugus, MA, Maura J. Jones and her husband, Gregg, of Waukon, Cara M. Henry and her husband, Kevin, of Hanover, MA and Eric L. Swenson of Worcester, MA. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.