John Broadbent "Jack" Garvey, Jr., 75, of Lancaster, went for last call on Monday, June 9, 2008.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Broadbent "Red" Garvey, Sr., and Anna E. (Snyder) Garvey.

Jack was the owner of Garvey's Janitorial Service for over forty years.  Jack was a licensed funeral director, who, in the 1950's, worked with his uncle, Charles F. Snyder, at the funeral home on East King Street.  He also worked with his father at the family business, Garvey's Pharmacy, on North Franklin Street.

Jack was a 1950 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School.  He lettered in three sports: baseball, basketball, and football.  After high school, he tried out for the New York Yankees' semi-pro farm team.  He was active at the Boy's Club and YMCA in his youth. Jack attended Temple University, and was a graduate of Eckel's School of Mortuary Science in Philadelphia, PA.  Jack was known for swimming with polar bears and alligator wrangling.  In his later years, Jack visualized owning a thoroughbred racehorse and serving mint juleps to his friends at Churchill Downs.

Jack was of the catholic faith.

Surviving are five children, Patrick T. Garvey, husband of Rebecca W., Andrea Fogelberg, wife of Kurt A., Laura A. Garvey, John K. Garvey, husband of Lisa M., and Eileen P. Sperry, wife of Robert P. Sr., all of Lancaster, 10 grandchildren, and 3 greatgrandchildren.

Jack's last call on earth was the end to his happy hour, and a prelude to the party he is now enjoying in his new life!

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday Morning, June 14, at 11 AM from the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster.  The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10 until 11 AM at the funeral home.  Interment will be private at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.