Jason Thomas Galovic

Our family lost a piece of our hearts when our wonderful son, brother, and father, Jason (Hickey) Galovic, passed away on November 6, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Florida, at the age of 49. He left this world far too soon, but the love and laughter he brought into our lives will stay with us forever.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Jason graduated from Westfield High School and went on to attend the University of Houston, where he earned his B.S. in Finance. A driven professional, his career took him to the northeast where he worked for several major companies in New York, including Ralph Lauren. Most recently, he established his own Accounting and Finance Consulting firm in his new home of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Jason never met a stranger, making friends everywhere he went. He was a die-hard New York Jets fan with a wicked sense of humor that would make you laugh until it hurt. Jason also had a deep passion for creativity and expression. He loved music and attended as many live shows around the city as he could. He also loved art, and he admired the masterworks of his favorite artist Salvador Dali just as much as the raw talent of local street artists. Jason literally wore his passion on his sleeve: he carefully thought through, designed, and proudly displayed meaningful tattoos on his body, each telling a story of who he was.

Above all else, Jason’s greatest source of pride and joy was his two children, Elena and Dante. From the moment they were born and as they grew into young adults, his pride in them never wavered. He reveled in all of their talents and accomplishments and lovingly bragged about them to anyone and everyone!

Jason is survived by his parents, Barbara and Thomas Hickey; his children, Elena and Dante Galovic, and their mother, Shanna Barton; his brother, Matthew Hickey, and sister-in-law, Melinda; his sister, Jacqueline Hickey; his brother-in-law, Juan Carrera; and his niece and nephew, Gwenyth and Nolan.

“Be yourself. By yourself”-Pantera. Jason made the world a more colorful place with his singular personality. He left an unforgettable mark on the lives of everyone he touched, and he will never be forgotten.