Paul Gallivan
Inducted Into the Winthrop High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018 for “Excellent Service†With the Winthrop Fields and Rink
Paul J. Gallivan, 72, passed away Saturday April 15 after a two year battle with ALS surrounded by his family.
He was born April 28, 1950 in Winthrop to Joseph A. Gallivan and Frances (Honan) Gallivan and predeceased by his wife, Laura, his parents, brothers James, Joseph and John and sister Jean. Paul is survived by his children: Erin Gallivan of Townsend, Zachary Gallivan of Quincy and Christa Simmel and her husband, Ethan of Milford, CT; five grandchildren: Cameron, Adam, Beau, Ryder and Everly; brother-in-law, Thomas Curtis, Jr of Lowell and sisters-in-law: Catherine Gallivan of Winthrop, Gail Peretti and her husband, David of Winchester, Janet LaGrange and her husband Leonard of Florida; several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Paul graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in 1968, where he played hockey, baseball and football. He earned varsity letters and pins in each. He had “a wicked slapshot†and a golden toe. That golden toe earned him a tryout with the Atlanta Falcons. He attended the Butera School of Art where he learned to perfect his craft of line painting for athletic surfaces. He was a true artist, painting field markings, hockey lines, logos, signs for businesses, and even pin striping on trucks for nearly 50 years. He managed several ice rinks including Winthrop, Harvard, UMass Boston and Boston College; no one drove a Zamboni and made ice like Paul! He was a drummer in the Missilemen and joined back up with them later in life to continue his love for it. Paul was inducted into the Winthrop High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018 for “Excellent Service†with the Winthrop fields and rink.
Paul took great pride in the artwork he did on the fields and rinks he painted for the last 50 years. He contracted with many of the Boston schools and colleges, and schools throughout New England. He had the opportunity to travel to paint and even had the opportunity to paint at Bob Kraft’s house for their family’s Thanksgiving Day game. After his diagnosis, he passed the torch to his son who will carry on the legacy.
Paul met his wife, Laura during the blizzard of ‘78 at a house party in Governor’s Park. It was love at first sight for him. After a few attempts, he convinced Laura to go on a date and the rest is history. They wed on May 15, 1982. They moved to Milton where they raised their three children and their pets. Paul loved animals, growing up with dogs he never imagined how much he could love cats until marrying Laura. They finally got a dog who Paul named Otto.
Paul was a family man and loved his family deeply. He did everything he could to make life enjoyable for them. In the last three and a half years, he was honored to be a Peepaw/Papa. The ultimate gift is to see the children you love so much bring new life to the family. His grandchildren brought him much joy and a reason to keep fighting until the end.
Paul was the best, everyone knew it. He always had a smile and a story to tell. He met people from all over and always knew someone anywhere he went. He created lasting friendships and will be sorely missed by all. His family asks that everyone who knew him share their memories and stories of Paul, a book could probably be written with all of them. We all know Paul’s love for crocs in the last several years, so his family encourages anyone who owns a pair to wear them.
The funeral will be held from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop today, Thursday, April 27 followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church. Committal will be private.
His family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to CompassionateCareALS (CCALS.ORG) or Paul’s GoFundMe page ( https://gofund.me/3f6ed87c )
John ‘Jack’ Honan
Life Member of Winthrop Elks and Member of the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association
John T. (Jack) Honan, 67, passed away on April 17 at his home with his family.
The son of the late Daniel E. and Elizabeth M. (Higgins) Honan, Jack was born in Boston on October 31, 1955. He was a lifelong resident of Winthrop and attended St.
John’s Elementary School and graduated from Dom Savio High School in 1974.
Jack was the beloved husband of the late Catheryn M. (Driscoll) Honan. He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law: Daniel J. and Stephanie Honan, Robert C. Honan, Thomas P. and Julie Ann Honan and his adored nieces, Katie and Mary Honan. He was proud to be the grandson of the late Massachusetts legislator, Representative Daniel J. Honan (1934-1938). Jack is also survived by many dear cousins and a million wonderful friends.
Jack knew and loved every inch of the Town of Winthrop, Boston Harbor and the Harbor Islands. Over the years, he spent many carefree hours navigating the local waterways in his boat, “Riders on the Storm.†Jack always took the boat out on Halloween for a birthday cruise.
He loved street hockey and ice hockey and he was a die-hard Bruins fan. In his younger days, Jack skated for the local Stallions hockey team where he played defense with a lot of heart.
Jack had worked for the Massachusetts Port Authority for 17 years. At the time of his retirement, he had been employed by Northwest Airlines. He was a Life Member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks # 1078 and a member of the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association (WIHA).
Jack was interested in history, especially as it pertained to World War II. He was very knowledgeable about the battles, leadership, and the equipment used in the war and he was thrilled to have met many of its heroes.
The Honan Family would like to express appreciation to Laurie McFarland and to Irene from Care Dimensions for their support during Jack’s illness. We would also like to thank our own Julie Honan for being Jack’s angel.​
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jack’s name may be made to the Elks or to WIHA.
Visiting hours will be held in St. Michael the Archangel Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church) 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop, on Friday, April 28 from 9 to 11:15 a.m. followed by an Elks ceremony at 11:15 a.m. and a Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Tina-Marie Talvi will be the soloist accompanied by Stephen Lee. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Funeral arrangements are from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St. Winthrop. To sign Jack’s guest book, please visit our website at www.mauricekirbyfh.com​.
To watch Jack’s funeral via Livestream, please go to stmichaelwinthrop.org and scroll down to the “livestream masses here†button and click on it.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jack’s name may be made to the Elks or to WIHA.