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In Memory of

John P. Garvey

1946 - 2017

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Wednesday

February

Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, Inc.

5 Laurel Avenue

Northport, New York, United States

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Wednesday

February

Visitation at Funeral Home

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, Inc.

5 Laurel Avenue

Northport, New York, United States

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February

Funeral Service

10:00 am

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, Inc.

5 Laurel Avenue

Northport, New York, United States

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Nassau-Suffolk Crematory, Ltd.

132 Ronkonkoma Avenue

Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, United States

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Rorie Papsco posted a condolence

Friday, November 1, 2024

Rest in Peace! One of the best!

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Rorie Papsco posted a condolence

Saturday, August 3, 2019

A true inspiration to all!

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

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To Mr. Garveys family, my deepest condolences. I think his spirit and memories of being one the most openly and friendliest person I knew from the General office at the school where I saw him the most. And also as a bartender at Skippers pub in Northport.May you Live in ever lasting peace. I know you will be missed by thousands of people.

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Roy Rosenberg posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Sorry for your loss, was my English teacher before vice at Harborfields. Always enjoyed our conversations, great guy...

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Anna & Neal posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

May John Rest In Peace. Nancy our thoughts and sympathies are with you.

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Mitzie Auld posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

I had the oportuniy to work with John when I worked at Oldfield Middle School. Lots of memories of some fun times and laughs when I think back to those days. He was so wonderful with the students. Always had the time to stop and talk and listen to the students, and because he did, the kids loved and respected him. When my son was diagnosed with Stage 2 Pancreatic cancer, John sent me a beautiful note through Facebook reaching out to me, and asked all about Chris and that he would keep him in his prayers. We exchanged a few messages back and forth, and I promised I'd keep him posted. Then life gets in the way, and before you know it, you miss the oportuniy to do get back in touch. Four or five days before I received the news that John had passed, I kept thinking of him, every day, and would say, I need to send John a message to see how's he's doing. He was on my mind so much during those days, and now so heartbroken that I just didn't stop for a moment and reach out. Life teaches us some hard lessons at times and then you regret what you didn't get to do. For John's wife Nancy and stepchildren, and his family, my deepest condolences to you all. God did get a Special Angel back in Heaven. We will miss you. SLAINTE' John...♡♡♡

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Kelly Campbell posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

So sorry to hear about John's passing. I always loved seeing him around town or when he came in to Town Hall. Rest in peace, John.

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Robert Boyce posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Thirty years ago I was transferred to HHS as a spec. ed. Chairperson and was struggling to get to know the staff. It was long before I fell in with a rowdy, polyglot crowd made up of John Garvey, Selena Smith, Bob Slocum, Kathy Kuch, Vinnie (the head custodian), and Scott Wallace. Once a week we would go directly from school to a health club on Jericho Tpke. where we would play the most inept game of “Wally ball” until we were so exhausted from either playing or laughing at our clumsiness. One image from that time is stamped in my memory and never fails to make me laugh. The unpredictable thing about Wally ball is that you can bounce the ball off the walls since it is being played on a handball court. John once leaped up and slammed the ball against the wall in an effort to make it slam mercilessly down on our side. Unfortunately the angle wasn’t quite right because the ball instead bounced back and forth between the side of his head and the wall three or four times. The look of surprise and amusement on his face was priceless. Afterwards we would repair to Panama Hatties to have a drink and recuperate before heading home. Those were some of the most fun and happiest times of my life during the years I worked at Harborfields and it was thanks to the collegial atmosphere that John always encouraged. I also remember in the years I worked with John that he was our computer wizard. A very important talent because class lists, schedules, everything had to be worked out using a special program. And he was the only one who knew how to work it or so I thought. One day I had to go to his office and I found him red faced and fuming over some problem he was having with the computer. Things would grind to a halt if that computer wasn’t operating. He was so angry I though he was going to rip the fire extinguisher from the wall and smash the computer to bits. Finally, he shouts out to his secretary, “Get Jimmy in here!” A few minutes later, Jimmy arrives in the person of a ninth grader wearing thick lenses. He sits down at the computer for maybe a maximum of 30 seconds and says, “Okay, Mr. Garvey, it’s fixed” and then hurries back to class! John wasn't above asking for help even from a 14 year old wiz. I guess we were all learning how comfortable the new generation was with technology compared to ourselves!

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Andy Schlesinger posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

So I just found out that John Garvey died. He was my 8th grade English teacher and then a principal in high school. I wasn't a good student, and a bit of a trouble maker. Mr. Garvey was the only person there that never gave up on me. I remember once I had an issue with a teacher and I said 'mr. Garvey, he's a pain in my ass'. And Mr. Garvey looked at me and said 'between you and I, he's a pain in my ass too.' He treated me like a person and saw me for who I was. Other times he'd just say to me 'you're going to be fine.' And he was right. I've thought of him so many times over the years. I wanted to look him up and tell him he was right and let him know how much of an impact he had on my life. I imagine as an educator, nothing would be more satisfying. I deeply regret not doing so. I don't know why, but I find myself profoundly sad at his passing. The world needs infinite more teachers like Mr. Garvey. Rest In Peace.

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DebbieTention posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Rest in Paradise Mr. Garvey ❤

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Gia Cerone posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

I love you Mr. G. You told me to call you John, but I could never bring myself to do it. I admired and looked up to you so much. You were one of those incredible people that could walk into any room at a time and make conversation with anyone. Mr. G, we are all missing you so much. Smile down on us, send us love and peaceful vibes. You made an impact on so many. Your spirit will ALWAYS live on through your kindness.

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Kim Monaco posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

May you rest in eternal peace, Mr. Garvey. You will always be "Mr. Garvey" since knowing you from Harborfields and Oldfield. My sincerest condolences to family and loved ones. He will be very missed

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Gary Alex posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

John was a dental patient of mine for many years. He was always upbeat and positive and we always enjoyed his visits. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and offer my condolences to his friends and family. G

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Jane Elizabeth Beck posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

I am totally in shock of his passing. I was one of his student's at Harborfield's high school. He was a kind gentle man, and I am privileged to know him

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Rorie Papsco posted a condolence

Monday, January 30, 2017

You touched many. Thank you for your patience, guidance and kindness. Rorie Stone Papsco Harborfields Class of 1982

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Nicole Sordi Dewell posted a condolence

Monday, January 30, 2017

I attended Harborfields high school from 1982 to 1986. Please except my deepest condolences on the passing of such a great man. Mr. Garvey was a model of excellence for all of us. Now in my 22nd year of teaching high school in Colorado, I know that being an assistant principal is the most difficult job in the entire building. Mr. Garvey performed that job with aplomb and grace. I look back upon him with fondness. He was a wonderful human being, the kind of person to whom we all aspire to be. May God comfort you at this difficult time and know that he touch the lives of thousands of teenagers. We are so blessed because of the hard work he did.

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Jamae Domencetti Tschinkel posted a condolence

Monday, January 30, 2017

John was a good man and he will be missed. He was so compassionate when my parents passed two years ago. I am sure they will be there to welcome him to heaven. Love and prayers.

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Monday, January 30, 2017

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Your light shines for many years to come with all he's touched....

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Barry posted a condolence

Monday, January 30, 2017

Many peoples lives touched by him at Harborfields. All good things from this great man. Was loved by MANY of his students including myself. Bless your Family! TY for the memories Mr. Garvey!

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Steven Jones posted a condolence

Monday, January 30, 2017

I was class of 1984 from Harborfields. Very sad to read about the passing of John Garvey. Condolences to his family and friends.

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