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Isabel Gallagher Obituary

GALLAGHER - Isabel B., of Babylon Village, LI, on February 15, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Honorable Frank J. Gallagher. Loving mother of Isabel A. (Richard) Freeman, Janet Gallagher, Mary Gallagher, Robert (Lilli-Ann) Gallagher, Laura Gallagher and the late John Gallagher. Cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of six. Isabel was the founder of the Babylon Beautification Society, a board member of the Babylon Rural Cemetery and also a member of the Good Samaritan Guild and the Babylon Village Architectural Review Board. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile West of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Saturday 9:45AM at St. Joseph's RC Church, Babylon, LI. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Isabel's name to the Babylon Beautification Society, PO Box 76, Babylon, NY 11702 or to the Visiting Nurse Service & Hspice of Suffolk, Inc., 101 Laurel Road, East Northport, NY 11731. Visiting Thursday 7:00PM until 9:00PM and Friday 2:00PM until 4:00PM and 7:00PM until 9:00PM.

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Published by Newsday on Feb. 16, 2011.

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Michael Boylan

February 10, 2022

I remember Isabel as a wonderful neighbor of my grandparents. She was so accomplished and the definition of a lady.
My condolences to her entire family.
Mike Boylan

sharon healy

February 21, 2011

love to all of you. I will remember her hearty laugh her open heart and her open door.

Mike Boylan

February 21, 2011

Dear Gallagher family. Your mom was such a gracious women and true pillar of Babylon Village. You are all such long time friends of our family. My sympathy at your loss.

AJ & Walter Schmidt & Family

February 18, 2011

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

Sue Harris

February 16, 2011

Knowing Isabel has enriched my life and she will be remembered not only for the beautification of her beloved Babylon Village, but as a true lady of grace and character. My condolences to her family. Sue Harris

Thomas Dottinger

February 16, 2011

Our condolences and prayers to the Gallagher Family for their loss. It was always a pleasure to be in Isabel's company. Isabel was always gracious wih a genuine welcome greeting. It is our good fortune to have know such a beautiful person.

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