Mr. Joseph J. Gallagher, Sr., 72, of Derry, New Hampshire, formerly of Salem, NH and Lawrence, MA., passed away on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 at the Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH.
He was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Mr. Gallagher was educated in Saint Patrick's Grammar School and served in the United States Air Force.
Mr. Gallagher worked as a Mechanic for his own Company, he was a security guard for Zayres Department Store and the Rockingham Race Track in Salem, NH. He also worked as a carpenter for U-Save Construction Company and was a mechanic for the Newburyport Boat Yards.
Mr. Gallagher enjoyed fishing, boating, camping and especially his family.
His family members include:
Sons: Joseph J. Gallagher, Jr. and Kathryn Warner of Derry, NH and
Scott J. Gallagher of Derry, NH.
Former wife: Mrs. Sylvia R. Gallagher of Derry, NH
Brothers: Edward Gallagher and his wife Geraldine of Lawrence, MA
William and Thomas Gallagher of Lawrence, MA.
Richard Gallagher of Charlotte, NC
Sister: Rosemary LaBlanc of Jacksonville, NC
As well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters: Arlene Klisha, Judith Gallagher, Donald Gallagher, and Michael Gallagher.
His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 10th, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA.
Burial will follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Derry, N.H.
Family and Friends are invited to call on Monday, July 9th, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. For condolences please go to: www.breenfuneralhome.com.