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James Gallagher Obituary

James Gallagher Jr. James Edward Gallagher, Jr., DCFD Deputy Chief (Ret.), a longtimeBowie resident, most recently of Gambrills,died February 18. Raised inSpringfield,PA, served in the Penn. Air National Guard for 6 years, honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant. Jim was appointed to the Wash. D.C. Fire Dept. on March 17, 1963 and rose through the ranks to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. He retired on October 1, 1994 and spent his retirement enjoying his grandchildren and volunteering for numerous endeavors. Jim was also a lifetime member of the Springfield Volunteer Fire Company and the Knights of Columbus. Jim is survived by his wife, Theresa (Abel) Gallagher; son, Stephen Gallagher; two daughters, Lisa Viens and Deborah Anderson; ten grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, February 21, at Beall Funeral Home,6512 NW Crain Hwy.(Rte. 3 South),Bowie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m., Friday, February 22 at SacredHeartChurch,16501 Annapolis Rd.,Bowie. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to DC Firefighters Burn Foundation,P.O. Box 4565,Washington,DC 20017. Please view and sign the family's guestbook at: www.beallfuneral.com

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Published by the Bowie Blade-News on Feb. 21, 2013.

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Ed "Hiker" Joy

February 21, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss.

Larry & Joan Hughes

February 21, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss.

Marion McCorriston

February 21, 2013

Terri & Family:

We all know how much Jim meant to all of us. He will be be missed terribly. We also will never forget his sense of humor, and how he took over the family gatherings with so many great stories.

He is the best brother ever!!!

Love to all:

Neil and Marion

Don Scalise

February 21, 2013

Terri and family. My sincerest condolences on your great loss. I admired and respected Jim my whole career in the Fire Department and I will miss him and you on your visits to las vegas. God Bless you all.

Dan Vollmer

February 21, 2013

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Having Jim and your family as next door neighbors for so long was a blessing. I hope that Terri, Lisa, Debbie, Steve, and all the rest of the family find peace and comfort in celebrating the life of this great man. He will be missed! You'll all be in my prayers. All the best. Dan Vollmer

February 20, 2013

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

February 20, 2013

Terri,
Jim was a true gentleman and a friend to all . You were so lucky to have enjoyed his many years of retirement with him. We will forever cherish his humor and the many memories we shared as family.
Tom and Jean Anne

February 20, 2013

Terri and family,
I'm so sorry you've lost Jim. You were both the best friends we found in Oxon Hill. I still remember putting Lisa and Debbie on a table so I could cut their hair. It was so special to share a bit of time with you and Jim when, on a cruise, you extended a few days in Seattle to see Dick and me.
I know you are left with a giant hole in your heart that no one can fill, but the love Jim had for you and your family will leave you with happy memories of your lives together.
All my love,
Jane Phillips

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