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William Gallagher Obituary

GALLAGHER, William John Sr. 77, of Lexington died October 21, 2008. He is survived by his wife Joan (Hagen), his children William J. Gallagher Jr. & Janet Papa, and grandchildren Joseph & Chantal Papa. His Memorial Service, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held this Saturday at the Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home, 26 Adams St., QUINCY CENTER beginning at 2:00 P.M. Memorial Visitation will be held two hours prior to the start of the service, beginning at 12 Noon.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 23, 2008.

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patricia daley

October 30, 2008

sorry, for your loss. uncle billy will be greatly missed.he was a grest man.love pattie, dan, brian, kevin daley

Laureen McLeod

October 27, 2008

To Ma, Aunts Marion,Dottie & Snookie,uncles George & Jimmy, My deepest condolences go out to all of you on the loss of your brother. He will be remain in all your hearts, as he was your brother.& you all stayed close together through the years. rest in peace Uncle Billy. xoxox your niece Laureen

Laureen McLeod

October 27, 2008

Dear Aunt Joan, I'm sorry Uncle Billy passed away so sudden.just saw him a few weeks ago Billy & Janet my sincere sympathy goes out to you both, your dad was always nice to all of us,when we were all growing up together in Somerville.Joey & Chantal. your grandpa was a nice man. keep him in your hearts. and remember all the good times. may he rest in peace now. xoxox your cousins, Laureen, Michael, & Nikki

Catherine McLeod (Gallagher)

October 25, 2008

To My dearest Brother Billy, Wish you were still here right now.but it was your time to go. I will miss you so much.Joan I want to say I'm so sad you lost your husband. little Billy & Janet your Dad was a great father, and grandfather to Joey n Chantel.we will all miss him very much. Remember all your fun times you all shared.with love Sister

Stephen & Kathy Teahan

October 24, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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