Thomas J. Gallagher

Thomas Gallagher WEYMOUTH Thomas J. Gallagher, of Weymouth, a retired truck driver for Texaco, died suddenly, at the age of 69, on October 25, 2008 at South Shore Hospital. Born in Boston on December 15, 1938 to John and Margaret (Whalen) Gallagher, he graduated from Dorchester High School in 1956. He served as Trustee of Teamsters Local 25. He enjoyed traveling across New England and loved the challenges of shifting on the mountain roads in Vermont and New Hampshire. Thomas, also known as "Tug," was admired for his quick wit and positive attitude in spite of great adversity. He was a co-founder of the Weymouth Youth Soccer Program and created a soccer program for children with special needs. At the end of each Saturday, he returned home to his family and declared "My heart was tickled today. My team brings me more joy than I can explain." Beloved husband and best friend of Evelyn R. (Cleary) Gallagher. Devoted father of Christine M. Gallagher of Quincy, Thomas M. Gallagher and wife Pilar of CA, Mary M. Gallagher Piccirillo and husband Craig of Milton, John M. Gallagher and wife Hulya of Germany and James P. Gallagher of VA. Loving grandfather of Caroline Cate, Charlotte Rose, Fiona Rose, Emily Rose and Katherine Elizabeth. Loving brother of James C. Gallagher and his wife Patricia of Rockland and Naples, FL, sister M. Phyllis and her husband John Ohlandt of Bronxville, NY and the late John Gallagher of Quincy, Sarah Kelly of Scituate and Nancy DeLappe of Plymouth. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, E. WEYMOUTH on the corner of Middle and Charles Sts. (at Central Sq.), Thursday at 8 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, E. Weymouth at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Thomas's memory to Cardinal Cushing Center, 405 Washington St., Hanover, MA 02339. mcdonald-funeralhomes.com