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JOSEPH GALLAGHER Obituary

JOSEPH M. GALLAGHER (Age 93)
On Monday, September 15, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Doris P. Gallagher; father of Joan (Richard) Delany, Carol (Stephen) Criswell, Joseph M., (Patricia) Jr. and A. Mark (Mirta) Gallagher. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Gallagher Gymnasium, St. John's College High School, 2607 Military Road, NW, Washington, DC, Sunday, September 21, 2014, from 5 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette's Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's College High School.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 18, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH GALLAGHER

19 Entries

Mark Walton

September 12, 2019

I love this time of year because I get to teach my team what we call "St, John's" and I get to tell my players about Joe Gallagher. He truly was a master teacher/coach whose lessons went well beyond the court. Thanks Joe...love ya Coach....

September 24, 2014

Carol and Steve, my most sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Father /Father-In-Law. You were blessed to have him so long. Rest assured that despite no longer being with you physically, I am certain he will be in your hearts and thought eternally. May he rest in peace. Fondly, Joseph P. Hickey (Puck).

Jim Cox Jr

September 24, 2014

Coach Gallagher was a few years ahead of my father at St. Johns in the late '30s and I'll never forget some of the stories
my father would tell. My relationship w/ Coach, started in 1962, when I attended his basketball camp at St. Johns. He and his partner Morgan Wooten left an impression on me that has lasted all my life. A few years later, as a student at St. Johns myself, I came to know Coach Gallagher as a true teacher, mentor, and a man who would go out of his way to help any student who would reach out for advice. My deepest, and most sincere heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family at this time of loss.

Jon Morris

September 22, 2014

The greatest coach in DC sports history. It was an honor, Joe, to play against you.

Jon Morris
Gonzaga 1960

September 22, 2014

Joan and Richard, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Love, Gail Morris

Phil Sullivan

September 22, 2014

Jay, Mark,

Sorry to hear about your Father's passing. Still have great memories from going to Basketball camp with the HR guys. Great Coach and man. He is truly a legend. He will be missed.

Phil Sullivan and Family

Mike Fenlon

September 22, 2014

As my sister Anita(Doris's God-Daughter) said,Joe's up there dancing.Truly dancing with the stars!

Joe Magnolia

September 20, 2014

Joe was a legend. I have so many fond memories of Coach Gallagher. Every time I attended a major function at St. John's he was always there. I want to express my deepest condolences and share in your loss.

Joe Magnolia

Rick Schuman

September 20, 2014

I was 10 years old, in George Washington Hospital and a few days into my stay, Joe Gallagher became my roommate - he had been in an auto accident. What I remember was how he talked to me as an adult. Even asked if I liked playing football. When I told him I did, he asked if I was Catholic. When I told him I was Jewish, he said (paraphrasing), "No problem. We have Jewish kids at St. Johns. You can play there." That moment gave me a great feeling of optimism which I still have today. My condolences on the loss of a great man.

September 19, 2014

Joe was a tremendous competitor. We had the privilege of having his son Jay play for us at Mount Saint Mary's University while I was coaching there. I always looked forward to talking to Joe after the games. I thought of him as a friend.
May he rest in peace. Coach Jim and Dottie Phelan

Rick Schneider

September 19, 2014

Joe was a great coach, teacher and a wonderful role model. Played against him while at DeMatha and worked at the Basketball camp for several years with Morgan Wooten and Joe. Much later in life I got to see Joe many times at the Stein Room in Leisure World while my Dad was still living there. What a great story teller he was and continued to be. The DC area loses a great soul but it is heaven's gain. Rest in Peace Joe. I was so privledged to have known you. God Bless !

Jack White

September 18, 2014

Joe had a major impact on my life . It was his recommendation that got me a full scholarship to college.I made it a point to call him every year .RIP

John McDonald

September 18, 2014

All will be said about the Coach, he was a very great man. We all share that special love for a special man. May God bless him and his family.

Larry Canna day

September 18, 2014

Having played for Mr Gallagher I would have to say besides my father he was the greatest influence and teacher in my life. Playing for Mr Gallagher must have Ben similar to playing for the great Vince Lombardi after many decades I still think about him almost everyday.He used basketball to teach his players so much about life and being a man.Honesty responsibility,teamwork,being a good american,love of family and God were just afew of tthe lessons that I learned, We learned to play the game with class and conduct our selfs as St Johns Cadets on and off the court,Having played three years with His son Jay I can only imagine how tough he was in his playing days as Jay was as tough as they came,I would like to say that he treated us all the same as I heard that lLombardi treated his players,This was during the late 60s And early 70s as he and Morgan probably did not know how much they were appreciated and needed and the impact that they had on America
They were true trail blazers for equality and great Americans thank you

David Kane

September 18, 2014

Joe was a great coach who impacted my whole family in a very positive way. I was in awe when I first met him at 12 in 1952.

tom mcdonald

September 18, 2014

We are so very blessed to have known the coach joe! His genuine kindness showed through his smile and laughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you - the family, his friends. May you find peace in his loving memories. coach taught me about life and never giving up, keep pushing forward. he was one of a kind person there never be another coach.

Mark Walton

September 18, 2014

Joe was an inspiration to me. He taught me so many things that I was able to share with people all across Canada. Thank you Joe, ave, atque, vale

Pete Strickland

September 18, 2014

Joe impacted lives positively with his humor, honesty and concern. Luckily I was one of those. Thanks, Coach.

James Cornett

September 18, 2014

Joe was a great coach and a great friend

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