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Daniel GALLAGHER Obituary

GALLAGHER, Daniel D. Esq. Capt. USN (Ret.) Of West Roxbury, formerly of South Boston and Bonita Springs, FL. Father to Ellenmarie Rhone and husband Kevin of Westwood, Daniel Gallagher Jr. and wife Margaret of Laguna Beach, CA, Pam Gallagher of Cotuit, and Patrick Gallagher and wife Theresa of Providence, RI. Grandfather to Brian and Matthew Rhone, Jennifer Cravedi, and Ryan Gallagher. Brother to Joseph Gallagher of Louisville, KY and Arthur Gallagher of River Edge, NJ. Also survived by a large Gallagher clan. Predeceased by his wife, Gail Woods Gallagher and eight brothers and sisters.Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Wednesday, March 25, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 24, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment will be private. Proud graduate of Manhattan College, Boston University, and Boston College Law School. An attorney in private practice in South Boston for many years, Dan was a former partner in the law firm Maloney, Gallagher and Kirk. Prior to his law career he was a sports editor for the Boston Globe. The Navy was an important part of Dan's life. Promoted to Captain in 1973, he was commanding officer of two Naval Reserve Companies. Dan was actively involved in his communities including President of the MA Bay Navy League, Past President of the New England Chapter of the USO and as a Board Member and fund raiser for the South Boston Community Health Center. In lieu of flowers donations in Dan's memory can be made to the South Boston Community Health Center, 409 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 or online at http://www.sbchc.org/giving.



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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 22 to Mar. 24, 2015.

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September 5, 2024

Good coach

Timothy Ryans

September 5, 2024

Good head coach

Theresa Andrews

April 1, 2015

Pam, so sorry for your loss. Dad's have a special place in their daughter's hearts. Hope you find peace in the memories that you shared together.

Jane DiMento

April 1, 2015

Our deepest condolences.
Jim & Jane DiMento

Richard Horenburger

April 1, 2015

So sorry about Uncle Dan's passing. I was hoping to have seen him at the service for his brother Henry last week in NY. It's been a long time since I last saw Dan, but I'm sure he is at peace now.

March 29, 2015

Pam and family, Very sorry to hear about your Dad, may God Bless

Nadine Engel

March 26, 2015

So very sorry for your loss Pam. May your memories bring you and your family comfort.
Love, Nadine

March 26, 2015

Fair winds and following seas, Capt Dan.

Bart Cilento

Beth Pender

March 24, 2015

Dear Ellenmarie, Pam, Patrick, Dan Jr. and Family,

My heart is broken over the loss of your dear Father, Grandfather, and my cherished friend. I was so fortunate to get to know your Dad over a year ago and we became fast friends...he inspired me every day with his unwavering spirit and determination. He was always full steam ahead, and never one to complain or say 'why me'...he constantly looked forward to what was next in life, and was never content to let the day go by without doing something productive, whether it was reading a good book, writing to an old friend, going to Happy Hour, or wowing the crew at Edelweiss Village with his Trivia skills.....he always came out on top, and each day I would visit, I would ask how he did in Trivia the night before, and he'd give me a look, with a twinkle, and a grin, and I would guess # 1 again, and he would humbly nod his head. It turned into a joke, where I didn't even have to ask anymore.. when I'd go see him in the morning, he'd look up at me, and just smile and nod, yes. ..I'll miss my dear friend, his quick wit, his storytelling skills, his many kindnesses and I will always feel blessed to have been part of his life...my sincere condolences to all the Gallagher's on your loss and may your memories of your Dad give you comfort in all the days ahead...love Beth

Dan and Brothers Ed, Joe, and Art

Ed (Jr.) and Madeleine Gallagher

March 24, 2015

I remember fondly how Uncle Dan came out to visit his big brother, Ed, when he was in the hospital during Ed's last days. (See photo: Dan, Art, and Joe are singing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" with Ed.) Dan also came out for Ed's funeral. It was wonderful to see him there. Madeleine and I send our prayers for Uncle Dan and his family and wish we could be there now.

March 24, 2015

Dear Pam and Jen,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
The Wissmar Family
Lisa, Mark, Kristen and Colin

Lorraine Morancy

March 24, 2015

To the Gallagher Family:
I knew Dan from years of working at South Boston Savings Bank. He was on of our conveyancing attorneys and a terrific person and friend. Always had a smile and a quick story that made everyone laugh. A Gentlemen from the word go, my sincerest condolences to you on his passing.

March 23, 2015

Thoughts & prayers for all of the Gallagher family.....Hang on to all the great memories of Capt. Dan Gallagher...
Fondly,
Joe & BJ Caouette

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

March 23, 2015

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

Paul Kirk, Jr.

March 23, 2015

To the Gallagher Family,
I write from FL to share my sadness with you all on the passing of your Dad and Dan, a good and caring person and my pal and law partner of days gone by. We had a lot of fun together.His genuine warmth and wit, his wisdom and "street smarts" were among his any assets.
I feel blessed to have been his friend, and you were blessed to be his family.
Please know of my prayers for Dan's peace and for your strength at this time of shared heartache.

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