Francis "Buzz" Garvin

Francis “Buzz” Garvin 11/17/1938 – 10/30/2022 It is with great sadness the family of Francis James Garvin report his passing at the Jupiter Medical Center on Sunday October 30, 2022, at 11:50 pm. “Buzz” and his wife Suellen lived in Admirals Cove and Jonathan’s Landing for over 30 years he is survived by his son Timothy Garvin and his wife Kathryn Garvin (nee Kwak) and his daughter Mary Kate DiNisio (nee Garvin) and her husband Andrew DiNisio. He was preceded by his wife Suellen of 58 years who passed in November of 2021. He was the proud grandfather of 4 grandchildren Paige Garvin, Ella DiNisio, James Garvin and Connor DiNisio. Buzz was born in Garden City New York and moved to Denver Colorado as a child and eventually attended the University of Colorado. He became a golf protégé and a member at Cherry Hills Country Club where he held the course record of 61 for more than 40 years. Buzz was a true PGA Golf Professional who played on the PGA Tour and eventually became a club professional. While playing on tour he accepted an assistant’s job at the Boca Raton Hotel working for the famous Sam Snead, of which they were friends until Sam’s death. Following that employment, he became the Head Golf Professional at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley PA, where both of his children were born. At Philmont he set the standard of professionalism, honesty, and genuine caring for his members. After a short stint at Overbrook Golf Club in Bryn Mawr,PA he accepted the position of Head Golf Professional at The Club at Admirals Cove where he stayed on as Pro Emeritus until his death. His records in golf stand by themselves becoming the President of the Philadelphia PGA, qualifying for one United States Open and three PGA Championships. Buzz’s greatest attributes were his genuine care for all of those around him including his family, friends, members, and staff. He was an amazing mentor who cultivated and advised many past assistant professionals as well as current head professionals. He was always there for advice, conversation, and friendship to all, some he kept close for over 60 years. He treated his members as family and was constantly thinking about others before himself. He enjoyed horse riding and always fancied himself as a “Denver Cowboy”, which he was a much greater golf professional than a cowboy. Between Philadelphia sports teams and fishing and was equally passionate about his hobbies which he passed on to his children and grandchildren. Buzz touched thousands of lives through the game of golf and every person has fond memories of their time with him. “We Love Buzz” was the famous saying from all people that came into contact with him. As far as the golf professionals he mentored we often used the term WWBD (what would Buzz do) and if they were not sure he was always there for a phone call, but never a “text”. As much as we are saddened the fond memories of family and friends will be with us always and will live with us forever. We lost an amazing person who God now has as the finest person and golf instructor in heaven. A funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church in Palm Beach Gardens at 10:00 am on Saturday November 26th followed by a brief celebration of life at The Club at Admirals Cove Golf Village located on Frederick Small Rd in Jupiter Florida at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers or cards please consider a donation in the name of Buzz Garvin to: South Florida PGA Foundation 7201 South Georgia Ave West Palm Beach, FL 33405 OR www. TouchedbyType1.org In Memory of “Buzz”, for his Granddaughter Ella

Francis "Buzz" Garvin

November 17, 1938 - October 30, 2022