Carmela (Connie) Galvin, 89, of League City, Texas, passed away on June 14, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She is formerly of Hackettstown and Manchester, NJ.

Connie was born March 4, 1936, to John and Carmela Russo in Teaneck, NJ. She attended school in Englewood, NJ, before meeting the love of her life James Galvin. They married on June 7, 1959, at St. Cecilia church in Englewood, NJ, and proceeded to have three children in the next three years. Connie was a performer much of her life. Early on she sang with the Sweet Adeline group in Englewood. Later in life she would join the Performing Arts group at the Renaissance in Manchester. She and her husband stole many a show! Having led a diverse life from small business owner to bookkeeper to volunteer, Connie was always busy. She also loved playing card games and Rummikub, and found endless enjoyment in beating everyone at the table.

Connie was a lifelong Catholic and before becoming ill did much volunteer work for her local church in NJ, including being a Eucharist minister, member of the Rosary Society, and taking part in numerous fundraisers for the church. She was a recipient of the Volunteer of the Year for the many hours she gave.

Everyone knew Connie for her 1000 watt smile. She lit up any room. She is predeceased by her parents John and Carmela Russo, siblings Rose Duffy, Jean LaVechio (husband Tony), Tony Cuccurullo, Tony DiCicco, Josephine and Joseph Gazzale, and her beloved son David. She looks forward to the welcoming party in Heaven.

She will be entombed in Manchester, NJ, next to her son David. Her family wishes to express our sincere thanks to the Unity Hospice organization for their care and kindness. Special thanks to LaChandra and Deirylle.

Connie brought joy to everyone who knew her. She will be missed by all.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, James Galvin (Jim), son James Galvin (wife Susan), daughter Kathleen Nash (partner Brett Otteman); grandchildren Sarah Grayvin (husband Matt), Ellery Galvin, David Nash (wife Alyssa), Elissa Larson (husband Yan); and great grandchildren Sophie Nash and Bryce Nash. Her siblings mourn her passing: Ellena DiCicco, Fran Cuccurullo, John Russo (wife Linda), and numerous nieces, nephews, and honorary family members.

She is predeceased by her parents John and Carmela Russo, siblings Rose Duffy, Jean LaVechio (husband Tony), Tony Cuccurullo, Tony DiCicco, Josephine and Joseph Gazzale, and her beloved son David. She looks forward to the welcoming party in Heaven.

She will be entombed in Manchester, NJ, next to her son David. Her family wishes to express our sincere thanks to the Unity Hospice organization for their care and kindness. Special thanks to LaChandra and Deirylle.

A memorial service for Connie is pending and will be held in New Jersey.