When Johnny Galvich died, he left behind his wife Brownie and 4 children.

If he were alive today, he would also be the proud Grandfather of 3 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.. .

I believe this was September 1960..Riviera Awards Banquet. It is the last picture ever taken of Johnny & Brownie together before his death.

John 'Dewey' Galvich 
"The one and only JC Galvich"
1946 - 2005

Son John, known to many as Dewey in his younger years and JC later in life, served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in Vietnam where he earned the purple heart. His airplane was shot down on two different occasions both resulting in injury. After returning to the States, he opened a hardware store in Colorado. He later specialized in the sale of heavy machinery parts and digital equipment for use in industry. John passed away on February 14th, 2005 at St. Peters Hospital in Olympia, Washington at the age of 58. Retired and residing with his wife Carol on their lovely ranch in the beautiful State of Washington, John enjoyed fishing in the nearby lakes with his best friend Ron. With his great sense of humor, he could always put a smile on your face. He was a loving father to two wonderful children, Barbara and John, and dearly loved his grandson Zachery, who he knick named the 'Zack Attack' for his power in sports. 

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Daughter Sandra - A few of John's last words were, "Don't let anyone but Sandy take over the team", (she had been working with John & the team prior to his being hospitalized). So, at the age of 17 and a senior in high school, Sandy took over the daily workouts while John was in the hospital and until a new coach was hired. At that time, she stood poolside and introduced each swimmer from age 6 on up, to their new coach as they arrived for workout. The trouble was she kept saying George Haines instead of Breen ( a very tough day).

Sandy went on to teach and coach at the Jordan Family YMCA and later as Asst. Coach at I.A.C. 

Later, moving to Bloomington, Indiana, she worked and took a few classes at I.U. Sandy has spent the past 20+ years living in Texas, most recently working at a local weekly newspaper. She recently retired to care for her dogs and paint in her spare time.

                                Peter Galvich

Son Peter attended  Indiana University his Freshman year where he swam for Doc Councilman. He later followed in his father's footsteps by enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After returning to civilian life, he was a Lifeguard on South Florida beaches. He later acquired his Florida Condominium Manager License and spent several years managing a large beach front condo in Pompano Beach, Fl. Pete is a bachelor, currently residing in the state of Washington. He occasionally enjoys  participating in the Master's Swimming and Coaching.

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November 1st, 2003, Peter Galvich stands before the photo of his father Johnny Galvich at the Riviera/IAC Reunion Brunch.

Nancy Galvich

Daughter Nancy is a retired Florida Insurance Agent. She entered into Insurance after several years of continuing Johnny's 'Learn To Swim' Program and Water Shows in Bloomington, Indiana and South Florida. She now resides in the state of Washington and has a web site to display her religious art paintings. Nancy is the proud mother of one lovely daughter, Sandra Christine.

  Nancy & daughter Chris,1972 Bloomington, IN

Nancy 2003

Nancy 2003

Nancy's Paintings can be viewed on her web site located at
 http://thelordsgallery.com

Sandra Christine

Johnny's Granddaughter

Nancy's Daughter

Sandra Christine (Chris) also entered into competitive swimming for a short time specializing in the butterfly..much like her mother Nancy. Here she is  swimming in an International Swim Meet in Bogota, Colombia, South America.

This is Nancy's Daughter Chris, an Attorney and Economist. She is a Graduate of Florida Atlantic University, where she received her Master's degree in Economics, followed by a Law Degree from American University in Washington DC. Chris is an Attorney for the U.S. Government in Washington DC. 

Johnny's Grandson

John Galvich

Dewey's Son

This is John's (Dewey's) son who also bears the name of John Galvich. He is a fine young man who served his country in the U.S. Army.

John returned to civilian life to accept a position as Computer Network Engineer.

 Barbara Jean

Dewey's Daughter and her son Zachary!!!!! Johnny's ONLY Great Grandchild.  

This is John's (Dewey's) Daughter Barbara Jean, former Captain in the U.S. Army and Graduate of Creighton University in Nebraska, College of Nursing. Barbara has returned to civilian life and is currently employed as a Nurse Manager. She is the mother of Johnny's only Great Grandchild...a precious little boy named Zachary