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Jerry Gallagher Obituary
Rochester: August 19, 2008, age 70. Survived by his sisters, Judy Gallagher of NYC and Linda Loy of Brighton; niece, Katherine Loy; nephew, Alexander Loy. Jerry graduated from Ithaca College. He was a wonderful Musician. He played tuba in the Army Band. He played violin with the Brighton and Penfield Orchestra. Many thanks to all those who were so kind to him over the years. In his memory expressions of sympathy may be directed to charity of choice.
Friends may call at Thomas Thursday 3-7 PM. Funeral Mass Holy Cross Church, Friday 11 AM. Interment White Haven Memorial Park.
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Carol Richens Platt
August 22, 2008
Dear Linda and
I am so sorry to hear about Jerry. I just learned about his being called home to God late this eve. Unfortunately because of a health appointment, I will not be able to attend his funneral services tomorrow.
I first met Jerry at the Len Hawley's Dances on Friday Evenings at the Sheridan Hotel on East Avenue in 1962. He would dance ball room dances with me each Friday eve and also teach me the steps he was learning at ballroom dance classes and then we would practice them at the dance. He was an excellent teacher and dancer. We remained friends but unfortunately we lost contact with each through the years. I had been wondering recently what he was doing now but did not know how to contact him.
I will always remember how he could just sit down at our baby grand piano and play such beautiful music. Also one evening he brought his violin with him and he played very beautiful music for me and my family. He was so very musically talented.
We were also friends in the St. Thomas More Club. On some of their outings he displayed his swimming and diving abilities which were just wonderful. His talents were God's wonderful works of art. He was so wonderlfully skilled in so many ways and he was so very brilliant.
Through him I did meet Linda once or twice in the early 1960's. Unfortunately it was so long ago.
I know and feel he is now playing his beautiful music for God and he is also praying to God for your family.
My prayers and thoughts are with Jerry and you all.
Carol Richens Platt
mary tisdale
August 21, 2008
Jerry was a well spirited person I'm glad I had the oppertunity to meet him..I work at the Shore Winds I'm going to miss him...sincerly Mary Tisadale.
Carol DeBellis
August 20, 2008
Judy, Linda and family, I am sorry to hear about Jerry. He was a fine musician. I know you will miss him but his memories will live on in your hearts. All my love to you and your family
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