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William Gallagher Obituary
William Michael Gallagher "Bill" (Age 87) FBI AGENT
On Wednesday, January 6, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Lillian Harriett Gallagher; loving father of Michael (Susan) of Vienna VA, Sharon Gallagher, Maureen Gallagher, Peggy DeLauder (Journey) and Tara Pinkler (David) of Ellicott City, MD. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Native of Ashland, PA, Bill was a graduate of George Washington University, served in Army Counter Intelligence during the Korean War and was an investigator with Office of Naval Intelligence before becoming an FBI agent. He retired in 1980. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, January 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, January 19, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kennedy Krieger Foundation, 707 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Robert Wehr
January 16, 2016
I worked with Bill at the FBI starting from June 1954 until I left the FBI in February 1962. I remember him as a very pleasant person to work with - a lot of fun and wonderful to be with.
Bob Wehr
Frederick, MD
Dave Lepkowski
January 15, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. - -
Zee Plummer
January 11, 2016
Family,
Wishing you as much peace as possible during this difficult time.
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