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Ralph Gallagher Obituary

Of Stoughton, formerly of Milton, Nov. 30, age 61. Husband of Patricia A. (Sheehan). Father of Erin M. of Norwood, Megan E. Costa and her husband John J., Molly A. and Caitlin M., all of Stoughton and the late Katie Anne. Brother of Judith A. of Rockland. Son-in-law of Albert E. Sheehan of Dennis. Dear Friend of Tom Joyce of Dorchester. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt 27) STOUGHTON on Tuesday at 8:45 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Brendan Church, Dorchester at 10 AM. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Donations in Ralph's memory may be made to Joslin Diabetes Ctr, 1 Joslin Pl, Boston, 02215. Directions & obit www.farleyfh.com Farley Funeral Home (781) 344-2676

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2007.

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Michael Casey

April 27, 2008

Dear Patty,
I am very sorry for your loss..just learned of this today.

berkowitz family

December 15, 2007

dear patti and beautiful girls:
We just heard today of Ralph's untimely passing. We are thinking of you and want you to know you are in our prayers. May you find peace in his loving memory.

Denise Heggie

December 10, 2007

To The Gallagher Family: Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. My mother and I just found out about Mr. Gallagher's passing yesterday. May fond memories sustain you all during this difficult time.
Denise Heggie and Elaine Barker

Hollie (Kaplan) Nickerson

December 5, 2007

Gallagher family, My deepest condolenscences on the loss of your husband and father. Fond memories of Ralph on the softball field where he always told it like it was and may his memories last a lifetime. He will be missed.

ROSALYN GOLDSTEIN

December 5, 2007

Dear Patti

So sorry to hear about Ralph. My deepest sympathies to and your family.

Rosalyn(Swampscott)

Mark Jenkins

December 5, 2007

I only knew Ralph for a short time before he retired but he was very helpful and a great person to be around. I'm sorry for you loss and i know he'll be missed.

Kimberly Costa

December 4, 2007

Mrs. Gallagher, Erin, Megan, Molly, & Caitlin;
I'm sorry to hear of your sudden loss. My heart goes out to you at this time and the days ahead.

Michelle Solomon (KING)

December 3, 2007

Dear Gallagher Family,
I am thinking of you all during this difficult time. I will always have fond memories of growing up on Third Street with such fun neighbors. May your memories of good times help you through the bad.

Ann Noonan

December 3, 2007

Dear Erin and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time. We will keep you and Ralph in our prayers. Sorry we can not be there to express our thoughts personally.

Sincerely,

Ann & Denis Noonan

Lucille King

December 3, 2007

Pat, Erin, Megan, Molly and Caitlin,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Ralph. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this very difficult time. I have so many memories of your family when we lived on Third Street. Sincerely,

Ronald aka Dick & Joan Bazinet

December 3, 2007

Patti
We worked with you and Ralph in the V.A.

Elaine Shanley

December 3, 2007

Ralph was a good person to work with. The people still here at the Boston VA office were so saddened to here of his passing.

MaryJane & Bob O'Leary

December 3, 2007

Dear Patricia,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful Ralph. We'll miss him on his visit to Naples with your dad. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. MaryJane and Bob O'Leary

Donna Ritvo

December 3, 2007

Dear Patti
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. I have many good memories of the time Fred and I shared with you and Ralph over the years. My thoughts are with you and your family.

James LaPointe

December 3, 2007

My mentor and my friend, Ralph gave me so very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family he loved. Jim and Leah

Megan Quaranto

December 3, 2007

Dearest Erin and family,
I cannot express in words how sorry I am for your sudden loss. Please try to take comfort in all the happy memories you shared with your father. I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Lisa Butler

December 3, 2007

My sincerest sympathies to Ralph's family. He was a unique person who will be missed.

Leo Elzy

December 3, 2007

Patti & Family

So sorry for your loss..Ralph was one of the good guys!!

Mike Casey

December 2, 2007

Mr. Gallagher,
Sir, I didn't know you but as a fellow Marine, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USMC. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

Phyllis Gelman

December 2, 2007

Pat, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss of Ralph. sincerely, Phyllis Gelman

Dina

December 2, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the Gallagher family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Walter Deegan

December 2, 2007

Patti - Cheryl & I were so sad to hear of Ralph's passing. We cherish our memories of both working and socializing with him over the years. Our condolences to you and your family. He is, and will be, missed by all.
Love, Walt and Cheryl

Kitty Cullen

December 2, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jackson

December 2, 2007

So sorry for your loss! Our deepest condolences are with your entire family.

Anne Lydon and Family

Patti

December 2, 2007

To the Gallagher Family with sympathy from Patti (Schaub) Perkins - a friend of Judy's and Ralph's mom and dad

Cynthia Curley

December 2, 2007

Our Deepest Sympathy and Love to The Family of Ralph Gallagher.
We are thinking of you. Cynthia Curley and Family.

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