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Lt. John M. Gallagher, Sr., retired Philadelphia Police Department, on June 8, 2019, of Williamstown. Age 72. Beloved husband of Betty Jane (nee Gonzalez). Devoted father of Susan Pacewic (Sean) and John M. Gallagher, Jr. (Maria). Loving grandfather of Shane, Charlize, Jack and Claire. Dear brother of Kathleen McPoyle (the late Bernard), Nancy Terifay (Andrew),Continue Reading
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Isabelle & Frank Reynolds
left a message on June 11, 2019:
We were both so very sorry to hear of Johns passing. May God bless your family and give you all the strength you need to get through this troubling and very sad time.
Michelle A. Hicks
left a message on June 10, 2019:
John and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I extend my deepest sympathy. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love, Michelle (SSA Family)
Gina Diouf
left a message on June 10, 2019:
John (Jr.) you and your family have my sincere condolences. Your father sounds like an amazing man. May he rest in peace,
Pat and Sondra Chen
left a message on June 9, 2019:
Dear BJ and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and send our sympathy to all of you at this time.
Karen McPoyle
left a message on June 9, 2019:
Well where to start. I have so many fond memories of Uncle John. I remember him coming home from the war and Grandmom having a big party for him. I remember Kathy, Maureen and my self carrying flags and marching I, Grandmom's living room singing when Johnny come marching home. I remember being down the shore in Wildwood as kids and Uncle Johnny riding the waves with the rafts you could rent on the beach. I remember crabbing off the dock at the Shawcrest mobile home park. I particularly remember when the Eagles played Dallas for the NFC championship at the Vet and Uncle John was working the game and snuck me into the game.(Eagles Won). One of the coldest games ever.
Uncle John was an awesome man. Always lending a hand to others and always caring for his family and giving them the best of him to them.
Uncle John you will surely be missed, but your memories will live on in each and everyone of us. Godspeed. My deepest condolences to Aunt Bet, Susan and John. Love Karen
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mary Jo McBride
left a message on June 9, 2019:
My condolences to you and your family BJ. Your neighbor Mary Jo
Brendan McPoyle
left a message on June 9, 2019:
Uncle John was always such an intriguing man to me. I remember having vacations down at the home in Cape May, him telling me to just “act crazy” on the El if anybody bothered me. I took this as fact because he was a Detective, (I realized he was so much more later), and was enamored how he revolutionized the Schyulkill River patrol by demanding lights on the beidges to assist in patrolling. I was amazed by his service in the Vietnam War and his taste for Pall Mall cigarettes, unfiltered.
I could be wrong on many of these facts but to me, Uncle John was a Hero. He was a great example of a Patriot, of a man who gave his life to his country, community, and family. Service Always.
I thought he was great, and my Mother loved him, and, well, he made a great impression in my life.
I am grateful and he is surely missed.
My condolences and love to the Gallagher family.
Renee Delre
left a message on June 9, 2019:
Betty Jane, Sue and John,
I am so saddened to hear about Johns passing. He was a good hard working man. He suffered so long but is now finally at peace. May you find your peace in memories. Til you meet again. God speed John!
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Isabelle & Frank Reynolds
left a message on June 11, 2019:
We were both so very sorry to hear of Johns passing. May God bless your family and give you all the strength you need to get through this troubling and very sad time.
Michelle A. Hicks
left a message on June 10, 2019:
John and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I extend my deepest sympathy. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love, Michelle (SSA Family)
Gina Diouf
left a message on June 10, 2019:
John (Jr.) you and your family have my sincere condolences. Your father sounds like an amazing man. May he rest in peace,
Pat and Sondra Chen
left a message on June 9, 2019:
Dear BJ and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and send our sympathy to all of you at this time.
Karen McPoyle
left a message on June 9, 2019:
Well where to start. I have so many fond memories of Uncle John. I remember him coming home from the war and Grandmom having a big party for him. I remember Kathy, Maureen and my self carrying flags and marching I, Grandmom's living room singing when Johnny come marching home. I remember being down the shore in Wildwood as kids and Uncle Johnny riding the waves with the rafts you could rent on the beach. I remember crabbing off the dock at the Shawcrest mobile home park. I particularly remember when the Eagles played Dallas for the NFC championship at the Vet and Uncle John was working the game and snuck me into the game.(Eagles Won). One of the coldest games ever.
Uncle John was an awesome man. Always lending a hand to others and always caring for his family and giving them the best of him to them.
Uncle John you will surely be missed, but your memories will live on in each and everyone of us. Godspeed. My deepest condolences to Aunt Bet, Susan and John. Love Karen
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mary Jo McBride
left a message on June 9, 2019:
My condolences to you and your family BJ. Your neighbor Mary Jo
Brendan McPoyle
left a message on June 9, 2019:
Uncle John was always such an intriguing man to me. I remember having vacations down at the home in Cape May, him telling me to just “act crazy” on the El if anybody bothered me. I took this as fact because he was a Detective, (I realized he was so much more later), and was enamored how he revolutionized the Schyulkill River patrol by demanding lights on the beidges to assist in patrolling. I was amazed by his service in the Vietnam War and his taste for Pall Mall cigarettes, unfiltered.
I could be wrong on many of these facts but to me, Uncle John was a Hero. He was a great example of a Patriot, of a man who gave his life to his country, community, and family. Service Always.
I thought he was great, and my Mother loved him, and, well, he made a great impression in my life.
I am grateful and he is surely missed.
My condolences and love to the Gallagher family.
Renee Delre
left a message on June 9, 2019:
Betty Jane, Sue and John,
I am so saddened to hear about Johns passing. He was a good hard working man. He suffered so long but is now finally at peace. May you find your peace in memories. Til you meet again. God speed John!
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