Robert David Garvey

It is with JOYFUL PRAISE (and many tears) that the family of Robert David Garvey CELEBRATES his heavenly homecoming. Bob passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital Saturday afternoon, April 7, 2018. He was surrounded by his family as he went home to the loving arms of his SAVIOR. A Lancaster, PA native, McCaskey High School and Temple University graduate, Bob is probably best known as the owner and pharmacist of Garvey’s Pharmacy at 716 N. Franklin Street. Over the span of 50+ years, Bob greeted all of his customers with a warm smile and friendly joke. He was known to answer phone calls and fill prescriptions at all times of the day, often delivering much needed medicine in the middle of the night. In addition to his pharmacy, Bob was an avid tennis player and ardent fan of all Philadelphia sports team. Depending on the season, he could be found cheering on his Flyers, 76ers, Phillies, and Eagles. Most of all, Bob was a spectacular and relentless fisherman! He enjoyed both fresh water and salt water fishing, fishing from a boat or on shore, and fishing with lures or bait. Bob was the kind of fisherman who enjoyed fishing for sunfish in a pond as much as blue marlin in the deep ocean water. Bob will be remembered by his children: Jeff Schaum, Gary Schaum, Dawn Peters, and Robert V. Garvey as a loving father who was always there when needed. He will be remembered by his grandchildren: Connor, Evan-Claire, Bobby, Isabella, Jack, and Maggie as a doting grandfather who attended every sporting event and musical concert he could. Bob will be remembered by all family and friends as a kind soul who would always lend a hand and warm hug to those in need. As faithful believers in our Lord and Savior, we are grateful that our father is no longer in pain and we’re sure he’s already on a fishing boat somewhere in heaven, shouting “FISH ON”! Our entire family is very grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers we have experienced these past couple of days. Memorial Services and Celebration of Life will be held at West Willow United Methodist Church, 118 W. Willow Road, Willow Street, PA, 17584, on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon reception following. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to West Willow Church.