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George Albert Gallagher III

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George Gallagher Obituary

Gallagher, George Albert III WATERVLIET George Albert Gallagher III (Spark), 61, passed away December 8, 2007 at Albany Medical Center after a short illness. He was born November 21, 1946 in Miami, Fla., son of the late George A. and Catherine (Lannard) Gallagher of Green-wich, N.Y. (Beadle Hill) and South Miami, Fla. He is survived by his son, Geoffrey Akullian Gallagher of Wayne, Pa.; his brother, Willard L. Gallagher (Bill) of Fla.; his sister, Janet Gallagher Mather (Charles); nephew, Charles B. Mather III and niece, Jessica Mather, all of Kingsport, Tenn.; his former wife and friend, Sharon Akullian Gallagher of Wayne, Pa.; and many other longstanding, personal friends and colleagues. Spark was a 1964 graduate of Greenwich Central High School where he was president of his senior class, an honor student and was selected for and attended Boys State in 1963. In 1968, he graduated from DePauw University in Green-castle, Ind. with a B.S. in geology. Upon graduation, he joined the family business and managed "Gallagher's Fish Fry" for 35 years. For the last eight years, he was employed by the State of New York - Department of Tax and Finance in Green Island. A graveside memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. Arrangements have been entrusted to Tebbutt & Frederick Memorial Home, Albany, N.Y.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Dec. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for George Gallagher

17 Entries

H. Kirk Hammond

August 29, 2024

Spark and I played pool together when he was at DePauw (1966-68. He managed the campus pool hall, I was a Greencastle high school student. We also worked odd-jobs that he rustled up-mainly clearing brush. He and I were good friends. He gave me solid advice. I have thought about him often the past 6-decades. I just found out about his passing. I was privileged to call him my friend, even though I let him down at times. Kirk Hammond, 2024, La Jolla CA

Will Gallagher

September 10, 2008

From brother Will:
You are missed greatly; it was always good to see you when we hooked up. The visits with us in Florida were great! We really enjoyed having your company. Part of me is with you.
I really miss talking with you on our frequent phone calls.
You left a great legacy behind; your son Geoffrey.
Love from Bro' Will Gallagher

Estella & Ray Johnson

December 21, 2007

Janet and Will, At a recent meeting of the Easton Book Club the notice of Sparky's death was brought to our attention. We reminisced fondly of him as well as Cathy & Irish and the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we miss you.

Colleen Greene

December 14, 2007

Sparky was always ready to lend a hand. He was a great friend and I will miss him dearly.See you in the future Spark.

Kevin Mahoney

December 13, 2007

Sparky was my first boss and a good friend back in the early 1970s. He taught me how to work hard; my first real job was at Gallagher's Fish Fry. (I wore bell-bottom pants and had long sideburns back then. I still do play guitar.)

Although it's been a long time, I had been thinking of Sparky recently, at various times.I will always remember him very fondly.

Spark's parents were also truly awesome. I remember the evening George II compassionately fed a vagabond on his fried fish and french fries at the old fast-food site, next to Beckert's Garage, before the Arsenal took the property....Twenty years later, I helped open a soup kitchen in Utica, to feed hungry people.

The Gallaghers certainly taught me a lot about life, all for the good. They were a part of my personal formation for eight years.

Thank you.

Janet Herrington-Gaitor

December 13, 2007

To Geoffrey, Janet, Will, and all who loved Sparky.... He was a man of few words, but he definitely had the large "Gallagher" heart. His wry smile will be missed. He's with his folks now, making fish fries I'm sure.

We're so sorry for your loss.

Janet, Jane, Bob and the rest of the family.

December 13, 2007

Sparky,
Words can't describe, the wonderful person and dear friend you were, to me and my family. We will miss our pal. You were truely one of the good guys!

Remembering You Always
Chuck and Kris Reckner
Colonie N.Y.

Bob Fanniff

December 13, 2007

Sparky was a friend to many, I'm glad to be a member of that group. He loved life, had a wonderful outlook, and was respected by everyone who had the pleasure to know him. For each of us there is a void. a sense of loss but we can take comfort knowing he now in a far better place.

Logan Aschom

December 13, 2007

Spark was a terrific guy, a mentor to me and all who worked for him and a wonderful father to Geoff.

A true friend, Spark will be missed by so many people who's lives he touched.

arthur mackay

December 13, 2007

Sparky was a wonderful friend, we enjoyed fishing together, i have lost a dear friend and a great pal.

Clinical Prosthetics & Orthotics

December 13, 2007

The Gallagher Family,
You are in our thoughts & prayers. "Sparkie" was very special to us, and he well be deeply missed.
Your friends @

Kevin Greene

December 13, 2007

I'll miss the times we spent sitting on the deck enjoying his excellent taste for cigars.

Tomasine Heffern

December 13, 2007

Sparky, I will miss you, you were a great man. Thanks again for all your help. Good times are always remembered.

Yvette Garmon/Hebert

December 13, 2007

Sparky was a fun loveing man and always good to talk to. He knew how to cheer you up when you were down. He is going to be greatly missed. Chow to a cool dude.

George A Jackson

December 13, 2007

Will and Janet,
My thoughts and prayers are with you (and the rest of the family) for the loss of your brother. Please let me know when you are in the Albany area.

Rick & Jan Potter

December 13, 2007

Our deepest sympathy, Sparky was a wonderful guy.

James VanNatten

December 13, 2007

Sparky was a great man and will be missed dearly

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