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James Gallagher Obituary
Red Hook - James J. Gallagher, 67, of Red Hook, NY, died peacefully at his home Tuesday evening, August 12, 2014.
Born December 28, 1946, in New York City, he was the son of the late Thomas and Josephine (Middleton) Gallagher. Jim earned his Bachelor's degree from Manhattan College in New York City. He served in the US Navy starting in 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1970. Jim retired from New York Telephone Company and for many years worked as a Telephone Technician at Bard College in Annandale.
He loved to play golf, and was a member of the Red Hook Golf Club where he played in the Monday Night Golf League. A private, low key, great guy with a much appreciated sense of humor, he loved his family and his friends.
Jim married his wife, Lynn Carroll, on Aug. 31, 1991 in Sacred Heart Church, Dobbs Ferry, NY. Lynn survives him at home.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his loving family. A brother, Thomas Gallagher of CT, a sister, Joan (Joe) Hoctor of PA,, his cousin, Jaqueline Quinlan, nieces & nephews, Lynn, Courtney, and Thomas, as well as several great nieces & nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 AM on Saturday, Aug. 16th, at St. Christopher's Church, Red Hook, NY. The Rev. Xavier Santiago will officiate. Interment will be private at a later date. Friends may call at the Burnett & White Funeral Home, 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, on Friday, Aug. 15th, from 4 to 7 pm.
Memorial donations may be made in Jim's memory to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Arrangements are under the direction of the Burnett & White Funeral Homes, 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571. For directions, or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.Burnett-White.com.
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Angela Cavanna
August 25, 2014
For Jim. His strength and courage was an inspiration to all.
Tom McBride
August 15, 2014
A great guy with a heart of gold. Lot's of laughs and fun when we were young. Will miss you friend. God Bless.
Peggy Florin
August 15, 2014
I am shocked to hear this sad news. I will miss Jim's warm presence at Bard College & the good times we shared watching our dogs run together in back of Manor. Sending sincere condolences to the family.
Gretchen Perry
August 15, 2014
Jim will be greatly missed at Bard College. My sincere condolences.
Terri Carty Pasieka
August 14, 2014
My condolences to all Jimmy 's family and friends during this sad time. Jimmy was one of my favorite people from they old neighborhood, many fond memories of good times from those days. So sorry for your loss.
Theresa Daly
August 14, 2014
So sorry to hear Jimmy has passed, spent many hours sharing good conversations and adventures in our Riverdale days.
Leslee Chinelli
August 14, 2014
Jim and I worked at Bard together. We got along like a house on fire. He was such a dear and funny man.
My heart goes out to his family. He will be dearly missed.
Deborah Chadbourne
August 14, 2014
My deepest sympathy, Lynn and family..Jimmy was truly a kind guy. I remember him with fondest from our younger days in Riverdale. I hope your memories bring you comfort.
Debbie Dennis Herrick Chadbourne
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
August 14, 2014
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 man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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