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John Patrick Galvin, Jr.

Chicago, IL

April 24, 1974 - October 28, 2025

Apr 24, 1974 - Oct 28, 2025

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Jennifer Shastry

Sending your family so much love as you face this heartbreaking loss. I loved running into your whole family trick or treating in costume in Lincoln park, and my husband shared a memory of chatting with John about marathon training at the annual derm barbecue. He seemed to be such a kind, warm person. May your memories of him bring you peace during this time. Love from the Shastry Family.

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Lydia Galvin

Julie Galvin

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Ainah Tan

Dear Dr. Colavincenzo and family,

I am so sorry for your loss and am thinking about you and your children. While I didn’t get to spend a lot of time with Dr. Galvin, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about GVHD and saw his passion for medicine.

With all my condolences and love,

Ainah

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Lydia Galvin

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Jaimie Lin

To Dr. Colavincenzo and the Galvin family,

Sending love and hugs. We are thinking about you.

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Lydia Galvin

Lucy Colavincenzo

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Lydia Galvin

Marisa Hill

Julie Galvin

Sandra Kozlowski

Lucy Colavincenzo

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Lydia Galvin

Marisa Hill

Julie Galvin

Sandra Kozlowski

Julie Galvin

2023, Navy Pier- Ferris Wheel

— with John, Patrick and Julie

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Lydia Galvin

Deb Roney

Christine Pagen

Much love to all of John’s family. He was truly something special.

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Lydia Galvin

Julie Galvin

Lauren Wiebe

2009

John cared so much about those less fortunate than him. We both spent time in Uganda and he talked about wanting to make an impact on the lives of those living there. He was just the greatest guy. He will be so missed.

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Lydia Galvin

Marisa Hill

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Kim Saverno

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Lydia Galvin

Charles Wettersten

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Kim Saverno

I was deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. He was truly one of the most caring, passionate, and brilliant... Read more I was deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. He was truly one of the most caring, passionate, and brilliant people I've ever... Read more I was deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. He... Read more

Diana Alvarez Arias

Dear Maria,

We are all grieving with you and celebrating John's life, contributions to sience and human health. My sincere condolences.

Best regards,

Diana

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Lydia Galvin

Mauricio Ede

Our deepest condolences on behalf of the Canadian Medical Team. John was an esteemed member of the Canadian Oncology Medical Affairs Team and truly admired by all of us. He was always willing to join a call, offer sound advice, and even make time to travel to Canada to participate in several scientific events organized by our team.

Always greeting us with a warm smile and a positive outlook on both work and life, it was a genuine pleasure every time we had the privilege to collaborate and interact with him. His presence will be deeply missed, and his contributions will not be forgotten.

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Lydia Galvin

Charles Wettersten

Marty Kalas

I'll be praying for John and the entire Galvin family.

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Lydia Galvin

Demetrius Sajous-Brady

My deepest condolences to your family. I never got to meet Dr. Galvin, but his kindness is represented in your wonderful children.

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Lydia Galvin

Susan Westmoreland

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Alan Zhou

I knew John from when he worked in heme-onc/BMT at Northwestern, kept in touch through our interests in CTCL and GVHD, and saw each other at meetings and at our annual departmental BBQ. He was just an amazing individual - knowledgeable, humble, caring, and always collaborative. And as I witnessed over the years - he was also a very supportive husband, dad and friend. He will be greatly missed. Sending much love to the Galvin/Colavincenzo family.

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Lydia Galvin

Alan Zhou

2025, Lugano, Switzerland

ICML Meeting - June 2025

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Lydia Galvin

Charles Wettersten

Julie Galvin

Sandra Kozlowski

Alan Zhou

2025, Lugano, Switzerland

ICML Meeting

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Lydia Galvin

Lucy Colavincenzo

Charles Wettersten

Lauren Wiebe

Julie Galvin

Sandra Kozlowski

Jim & Bernadette McClure

Our thoughts and prayers are with Maria, Lydia, Eloise and Patrick as well as John’s and Maria’s immediate and extended family members. What an eloquent tribute to this extraordinary son, husband, father, professional and friend. We pray that all of you find peace and take great pride in knowing that during his time here, every moment was dedicated to his family, the care of his patients, the support of his colleagues and to causes that positively impacted his community. May he rest in peace.🙏🏻Sending love and prayers.❤️🙏🏻

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Lydia Galvin

Charles Wettersten

Caitlin and David Giles

We are keeping your beautiful family in our prayers as you grieve this tremendous loss. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.

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Lydia Galvin

Lucy Colavincenzo

Steven Stein

John I can see your smile now as you propose another brilliant idea to benefit patients from all over the world and all walks of life. It was a privilege to know and work with you, especially to learn from you. I (and Incyte) will miss you terribly. Thinking of your family during this very sad time. Steven Stein (Incyte CMO).

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Lydia Galvin

Lucy Colavincenzo

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Gianni Rivera

I had the pleasure of meeting John through his wife, Maria. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Maria at Northwestern Dermatology for the past three years as her nurse. I will never forget the first time I met John—his presence was so warm and full of light. He was incredibly kind and had such an infectious smile. I know he brought that same warmth and compassion to his patients and colleagues in his field of medicine. My deepest love and warmest hugs go out to his family.

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Lydia Galvin

Greg Miller

I had the good fortune to collaborate with John at Northwestern, on studies trying to understand why patients from low income areas didn’t benefit from transplants to the degree you’d expect. He cared deeply about those patients and finding ways to improve their access and health. John brought so much intellect, creativity, passion, and kindness to this work. I know I’m not alone in saying he inspired me to do more for others and to do it better. John, you had a beautiful mind and a beautiful heart, and I will miss you dearly.

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Lydia Galvin

Mary Jane Liddy-Moore

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Created with love by Maria Colavincenzo (John's wife) and Lucy Colavincenzo (John's sister-in-law).

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