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Joseph Gallagher Obituary

Of Falmouth, formerly of Milton, October 24, 2007. Beloved husband of Marie F. (Hynes) Gallagher for 50 years. Father of Susan G. Gallagher of Boston and Falmouth, Lisa M. Gallagher and her husband Greg Ruffa of Darien, CT, Joseph C. "Jay" Gallagher and his wife Nicole of Gulfport, FL, and Mark J. Gallagher and his wife Anne of Boston. Brother of Margaret "Peg" Vahey of Milton and the late Dr. John F. Gallagher, Jr. Joseph is also survived by 4 granddaughters: Cameron, Brooke, Sloane and Chapin Ruffa and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth Church, Milton on Monday, Oct. 29 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave, MILTON, Sunday 3-7 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph's memory may be made to Alzheimers Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, 712 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601. US Army Veteran, Army of Occupation, Japan (1946-1948). For information and directions, www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2007.

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Brooke

April 1, 2008

Papa,
I will miss you forever. Just know that I will love you forever and always!You inspired me everyday! I love you so much!
Brooke xoxoxoxo

Cameron Ruffa

October 30, 2007

Dear Papa Joe,
I love you and miss you so much. You were the best grandfather a girl could ever ask for. I will keep all of our memories safe in my heart.
Love, Your Granddaughter Cameron

Mike Casey

October 27, 2007

Mr. Gallagher,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in in Japan with the U.S. Army after WW II. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Jack Houton

October 27, 2007

On behalf of all the Houton family our condolences. Joe like all those whom we love who have left us lives on in the minds of the living.Present with my mother at Marie and Joes blissful wedding,I,
am sad. He was always kind and caring to those of us who have had the privilege to know him.

Kevin OMalley

October 27, 2007

I met Joe through our mutual friend Tom Driscoll at the First National Bank back in the late 70's. He was one of the warmest, friendliest and humorous men I have ever known. When our paths crossed at the Clover Club or other functions we would chat like we had spoken the day before, yet it may have been months or a year or two since we last spoke. He was always upbeat and a pleasure to catch up with. I suspect that Joe had many friends like me. May he now take his rightful place in heaven with the other Clovers and kind hearted Irishman. God Bless you Joe

Peter Grace

October 27, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Peter and Joyce Grace,
formerly of Milton and Somerville

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