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Rose Gallagher
April 16, 2013
love you uncle frank... miss you
x rose
October 25, 2009
Thinking of you Dad on your 85th - Saturday, the 24th of October. Love, Susan
Hydrox Cookies and Fishing Lures
Jane
July 23, 2009
"Just napping"
Jane Gallagher
July 19, 2009
Hope you felt the love today, Dad!
Ellen and Susan performed another organizational miracle this weekend and held memorial masses at both St. Brigid's and Arch St. for you. Then, most of the gang, topped off with Mom, Aunt Ann and Eileen, filled the 3rd Floor at Durgin Park again to share a late lunch and sing many rounds of "Happy Birthday", including one for Amy. (Have you seen the great photo she brought of you and Robert together?) Andy & I joined in by cell before the crowd trooped off to check out your new headstone and regroup with cake and ice cream at Appletree Lane. You raised a grand gang, Pops.
Love & Missing you,
Jane & Bob
Yuan Wang
March 6, 2009
Hello Gallaghers,
I was searching online to see if I could get back in touch with Adam, and this was the link I found connecting me back to you guys.
Anyway, I guess it was a while ago, but I remember your dad and how great he was with us neighborhood kids, with his pipe, and the way he checked the wind before shooting the underhanded 3 pointer from the driveway. :)
Hope everyone is doing well - it has been ages since I've been back to the old neighborhood. I'll actually be back in Boston this fall, so maybe I can see some of you.
Best,
-Yuan
Kate
January 20, 2009
Grandpa, I can't believe it has only been six months. We all keep missing you.
Susan Flanagan
October 24, 2008
Happy Birthday Dad! Miss you always.
Love, Susan and all.
Michele Gallagher
September 6, 2008
Dad,
I always called you “Dad” while most of your brood called you “Frank” (of course!). You have been a father to me since even before I married your wonderful son, Timothy J. “the Contractor’s son”. I used to get a tiny bit miffed when you’d jokingly ask me if I wanted a “nice piece of ham” knowing that I’m a vegetarian. But I also knew that some day I would miss your usual attempts to throw things- just a little off kilter. I couldn’t possibly express all you've meant to me in this small space. But to say the very least, I felt truly loved by you. I will always cherish every memory and the many tender moments between you and Lia Belle. Love, Your Daughter
GraceFairbairn, Gracie and David Wilson
August 3, 2008
Dear Gallagher clan
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult transistion. We fondly remember Frank with the twinkle in his eye and a smile in his heart.
Andy Braks
July 31, 2008
I'm missing the guy I talked to every couple of weeks or so for the past fifteen years or so to talk about baseball, politics, football, politics, basketball, politics, and family. I miss you Dad, I'll always miss you.
Love, Andy
John Meuse
July 29, 2008
When they made Frank they didn't just break the mold - they threw it away. So, they'll never be another one like him.
He brightened everyone's day when he stopped in at Peet's with his pipe & super-size coffee mug.
And on the golf course he showed how the game should be played - for fun & laughs.
At 80 he would be walking the course while the 20-somethings would be riding the carts.
Yes. Frank had a few comments about that.
Keep hitting 'em long & straight Frank !
Pat Crowley
July 28, 2008
Dear Aunt Dee, Ellen, Meg, Amy, Susan, Adam, Trip and all our other cousins and in-laws!
You guys are great and I, Walter, Kaz and Lyrica send you all our love during this special time. We hope very much that we will not lose track of you as time goes on. Please know that you are always welcome here in Michigan anytime: snowflakes or sunlight.
Love, US
Sherry Holton
July 27, 2008
I will always remember the positive energy I felt when I was around Frank. He was an inspiration of how I would like to live my life in my later years...adventure, activity, curiosity and surrounded by interesting friends. I cherish the few visits our daughter, Amy Rose, was blessed to have with him and the Red Sox World Series game my husband, Stu, got to go to with him. He was truly a character and will be deeply missed.
Grampa Counting Rory's Toes
July 25, 2008
175 years of combined baseball fandom at the World Series, Oct 2007.
July 25, 2008
Dancing at Easter time
Alison Fairbairn
July 24, 2008
I love you Grandpa and I'm happy you feel better now- in Heaven.
July 24, 2008
Dear Dee and newphew and nieces,
It was l953 that I first met "the Man". We had a special connection, to the very end. He was always ready to help Carol and her Mother. Many times he treated our children by sending live lobsters home to California with James and me. He lives on in you all.
My love and prayers, and what a job you did, Ellen
Aunt Winnie
Meg Fairbairn
July 24, 2008
Our hearts are heavy, but we all were the truly lucky ones to have known him. We have so many stories to share! One of his last zingers was just prior to this last hospitalization when we had to switch over his O2 tubing and he said, "Oh no, I feel like my head is blowing up, it's going to explode." Until we panicked and then he chuckled and said "gotchya".
Dad, you'll never be forgotten. And we know you'll always watch over us.
Love,
Meg
Erin Fairbairn
July 23, 2008
Dear Grandpa,
I hope you're having fun up in heaven. But, if you think it's OK, I'd like you to come back here.
Love from Erin
Rory, Lia, Grampa Frank and Erin - Fathers Day 2008
Tim Gallagher
July 22, 2008
Thank you so much to everyone for taking the time to remember Dad/Frank. Your thoughts and sympathies and stories have really helped us through these tough times! Frank would definitely appreciate all of it.
Sail on Dad - May the wind always be at your back!
Sarah Traniello
July 21, 2008
My deepest condolences to the entire Gallagher family. I have so many wonderful memories of Frank and the family from Aunt Ann and Uncle Ted's Christmas gatherings in Concord. He was genuine and had such a warm sense of humor. He was one who loved to laugh equally as much as he made others laugh too with him. The picture shared here is just like the way I always remember him... always smiling, laughing and enjoying every minute.
Filomena Dos Santos
July 21, 2008
Frank;
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.From what i read, i can tell you had a wonderful father. You and your family was blessed to have him in your live! May all the memories and joy left behind be a comfort to you and your family, in this time.
Your co-worker
Filomena
Scott Sminkey
July 21, 2008
I'll always remember Frank at our Peet's group, sitting outside on his lawn chair with his supersized Dunkin Donuts iced coffee. His laugh brought so much joy and life to me.
Tom Judge
July 21, 2008
My heart and mind are full of memories of Frank- from jumping jacks for cash to getting noogies with Andy (for playing with matches) Frank was the first grown man I saw cry and the only one crazy enough to load up a van full of kids to view the 68' riots in D.C. up close-the buildings were still burning- he taught me to windsurf (after chasing away a beach full of groupies) and to take stairs two at a time--Here's to a bigger than life guy---See you on the other side Frank--
Janet Dephoure
July 21, 2008
Dear Gallagher family & friends of Frank,
Knowing Frank and sharing coffee friendship with him over these many years has been wonderful. What a great guy-so full of energy and life and so active. He was and will always remain an inspiration on how to live your life.
He will be missed here at Peet's.
John Bauman
July 21, 2008
Last time that I saw Uncle Frank was at my father's wake. I guess that we are reaching that sad time of life when families only get together for these grim occasions. Let this be a reminder to us to cherish each other now.
Kathi Blanning
July 21, 2008
Dear huge Gallagher family,
Though I'm not a family member, I've had the privilege of knowing Mr. Gallagher since I met Sue in high school about 1968. Mr. Gallagher had a great personality and a very young outlook, but also had the wisdom of his age that he would impart when asked. I always looked forward to a few minutes of conversation with him when ever I stopped by to see Sue at Appletree Lane. I will miss him.
Sue's friend, Kathi (Hamilton) Blanning
Phyllis Gentile-DelVecchio
July 21, 2008
Dear Frank (Trip) and Denise.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Frank's father. From reading these tributes you can tell Mr. Gallagher was a wonderful person who enjoyed life. May the memories and joy he left behind comfort you at this difficult time. Denise if there is anything I can do please let me know.
Love,
Phyllis Gentile-DelVecchio
Michael Palys
July 21, 2008
My family and I will miss your warm smile and friendly face that greeted us in the vestibule of St Brigid's church these past 4 years. I thank you for making my family feel welcome in Lexington.
Jim Gallagher
July 21, 2008
Dear Uncle Frank
It was always fun to visit you and your family. I was talking to Mike and we remember there was always something new going on. Mike remembered the push up contests or any contest you could get us to do for 50 cents. We should have kept closer to you, but you and the family have always had our best wishes and prayers. Love Mike Gallagher, Jim Gallagher, Angie Gallagher and Michael Gallagher ( St. Augustine FL and Corvallis OR.)
Gayle Moynihan
July 20, 2008
Frank,
Whenever I remember you it will be with a smile for all the special things you did, from the first road trip with Susan when you sent us off with money for the first night's dinner to the holiday visits when you always made me feel so welcome.
There will forever be an image of an amazing man windsurfing when I think of you.
P.S.Thank you for your visit when my father passed away.
Maria Judge
July 20, 2008
You welcomed me into the family with a smile and open arms. After Mary Lou died you visited and played with Christine and Elyse and brought them pink cupcakes. Its your time to rest with Mary Lou and your brother and parents. with love, Maria
Rose Gallagher
July 20, 2008
dear uncle frank,
happiness and laughter are all i remember growing up around you! it's what i tell my children when i talk about you.
i'll always remember our adventure on the motorcycle, when i held on tight as you dropped the bike to the grass to slide under the wire someone had strung between two trees in the school yard.
you were always so cool!
my only regret, and it's huge, is that we had to move away from boston, and that you and i didn't get to spend more time together.
next life, ok?
i love you so much,
rosemary
Mary Lou Gallagher
July 20, 2008
HEAVENS GATES ARE WIDE OPEN FOR YOU
YOUR SISTER MARYLOU IS THERE TO GREET YOU AND GUIDE YOU IN YOUR NEW LIFE
Neil Judge
July 20, 2008
I miss you Uncle Frank
I miss your smile
I miss your Laugh
I miss you knowledge
I miss ..I miss .. I miss.. so much, Love Neil. Please say hello to Mary Lou for me ok and knowing you two are up there having a good old time gives me comfort. PEACE & LOVE..... GOD SPEED
As An Old Sailor!
July 20, 2008
As A Young Sailor
July 20, 2008
A dedicated and successful fisherman!
July 20, 2008
Frank Joseph Gallager, Jr., born October 24, 1924
July 20, 2008
Jane Gallagher
July 20, 2008
Dad,
We're going to miss you, your high energy and encouragement, but we know that your influence will help guide us, and all that have met you, in a positive way to lead our lives each day. Thank you for the extra years you spent with us.
Love,
your daughter Jane
Bob Judge
July 20, 2008
Frank was a wonderful older brother to my late wife Mary-Lou , a constant source of pride to me, and a very favorite uncle to my 8 chidren. Heavens' gate must have swung wide for him May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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