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Bill McGarvey, Jr
1921-2015 |
William “Bill” J. McGarvey, Jr., died quietly at his home early Thursday morning, May 14, surrounded by family. The long-time Fullerton resident and community leader was 93. Memorial services for McGarvey are pending.
McGarvey was President of our Rotary Club 1964-1965, a Rotarian since 1959, president of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce in 1963, and over his many years of involvement in Fullerton, he spread goodwill across numerous community activities and organizations. He generously provided funding to establish the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation, and has contributed to programs by providing seed money for scholarships for numerous organizations throughout Fullerton. McGarvey delighted in watching others succeed, and strove to help out the citizens of the Fullerton community.
The Fullerton Chamber of Commerce designated McGarvey as an Honorary Lifetime Member in 2008, an honor only bestowed upon 3 people. “Mr. Fullerton,” as some called McGarvey, had said he was humbled and honored by the lifetime membership.
McGarvey began his real estate career at Chapman Avenue Realty, and subsequently founded McGarvey-Thompson Realty, and McGarvey-Clark Realty (recently sold to Prudential California Realty), where it is said he elevated the image of the realtor by wearing a suit and tie (with red socks) – rather than the typical casual wear – and by consistently and expeditiously returning phone calls and steadfastly keeping appointments.
Fullerton Rotary, Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers & Big Sister of Orange County, Fullerton District Board of Realtors, Friends of the University at California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton Police Community Council, and a host of other organizations can all count McGarvey as a past leader of the group, friend, and contributor to their successes.
McGarvey is survived by his sons Bill (Janet) and Patrick (Anna) as well as several grandchildren.;
He will be remembered as a champion for honesty, integrity, and hard work
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