John V. Galloway

John V. Galloway, age 83, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Leaving behind his loving wife Catherine (Wacker) of 58 years of marriage. Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Rose (Fiorvanti) and Earl Galloway. Living in Norristown for much of his life you could find John enjoying lunch at Lou's, calling Bingo numbers or working with the Norristown PAL Boxing Program, where he was side by side with the likes of Hank Cisco and Mike Palladino. Boxing was a passion for John. He was the 1955 Golden Gloves Boxing Champion. He served honorably in the United States Army. John retired as millwright from Alan Wood Steel. He enjoyed watching his favorite football team, the Philadelphia Eagles. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus. John was a fan of music and by far his favorite being Freddie Mercury the front man and lead singer to the band Queen. Most of all John loved his family, taking family vacations to Stone Harbor, NJ, and especially spending time with his three Grandchildren, John, Christian and Selena. His Grandson John IV was his pride and joy. John is survived by his wife Catherine, his three daughters, Sherry (John III) Connor, Tamara (Robert) Forsyth, Kelly (Tom) Brodoski, his Grandchildren, John Connor IV, Selena Velez, Christian Connor, Natasha Harper, Thomas Brodoski, his brother, Earl Galloway, his sister, Tina Galloway, and several nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his two sisters, Eleanor Limbert, and Gerry Mundy. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at the St Eleanor's Catholic Church, 647 Locust St, Collegeville, PA 19426 on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Burial services will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Jeffersonville, PA. Friends will be received at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, PA on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM and again on Thursday from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Stroke Foundation at thestrokefoundation.org. Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.

John V. Galloway

March 14, 1940 - December 7, 2023