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William Gallagher Obituary

William Joseph Gallagher SUFFOLK - William Joseph Gallagher, 74, passed away Sept. 26, 2009. He was born in Jim Thorpe, Pa., the son of the late Margaret Mulligan Gallagher and James Leo Gallagher. He was predeceased by his brother, John Thomas Gallagher. He retired as a service engineer from Signode Corporation. William was a member of St. Mary's of the Presentation where he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Endicott Elks Lodge in New York. William is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sylvia C. Gallagher; daughter and son-in-law, Colleen Marie and Dave Wayne Duncan of Chesapeake; sons and daughter-in-law, William Joseph Gallagher Jr. of Milton, Fla., James C. Gallagher of Rochester, N.Y., Michael F. and Sheryl Ann Gallagher of Plano, Texas; nine grandchildren, two great- grandchildren; sister, Sister Anne Mary Gallagher of Wilmington, Del.; brother and sisters-in-law, James Edward and Sue Gallagher of San Antonio, Texas, Lynn Gallagher of Ocala, Fla. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's of the Presentation with Father Piotr Bialkowski officiating. Entombment will follow at Nansemond Suffolk Cemetery. Friends may join the family before the service from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church for a time of visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Suffolk Chapter, 604 Constance Woods Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434. Parr Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 27, 2009.

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Pamela Jacobsen

September 29, 2009

Dear Aunt Clark, Cousins Billy, Jim, Mike and Sheryl,Colleen and David,
I am sorry I can't be with you this week. But know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Bill will always hold a special place in my heart. I hope he and my Dad are having a beer together and watching a good John Wayne movie together! I love you all very much!
Pam

Jean Wickenheiser, OSF

September 28, 2009

Dear Clark, Colleen, Bill, Jim, Michael, Anne, Jim and Sue and Lynn,

Peace be with you! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. I know you all have very fond and happy memories of Bill ~ he was very faithful in sending little tidbits of faith via the internet. I will always remember the good times we shared in Catty and Bill's delicious steak soup that he would make for the lodge. Love and prayers.

Jim & JoAnn Gallagher

September 27, 2009

To Clark, Colleen, Bill, Jim & Michael:
We were very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Sr. Anne has kept us informed of his health. We know your hearts are heavy but you have so many special memories & those are the things you need to think of. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With love,

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