Donald J. Gallagher
Donald J. Gallagher
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Donald J. Gallagher passed away on February 12, 2008, surrounded by his family. Donald was born March 22, 1933 in Lynn, MA to the late John Gallagher and Margaret Deveney-Gallagher.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1953 and served as an airplane electrician until his discharge in 1957.
He was a member of the Monell Fire Department in Washingtonville, the Quassaick Engine Company in New Windsor, and he served for many years as an officer in the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company. He was also a member of the Orange County Volunteer Fire Police Association. Don also worked as a driver for Valley Linen and Walden Printing for many years. In his later life, he drove the Town of Newburgh Dial-A-Bus.
He is survived by one daughter, Bernadette Scheible and her husband, Christian of New Windsor; two sons, Timothy Gallagher and his wife, Pam of Walden, and Daniel Gallagher and his wife, Christina of Newburgh, and his grandchildren: Courtney and Tanner Scheible, Keegan, Megan and Kyrstin Gallagher. He is also survived by a large extended family and many close friends. He was predeceased by one brother, John Gallagher; one sister, Elizabeth Hynes, and Gail Gallagher.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 14, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at The DiDonato Funeral Home, 1290 Route 9W, Marlboro, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake R.C. Church, Newburgh, NY. Cremation will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., or The Winona Lake Fire Engine Company.
Arrangements were entrusted to Carl J. DiDonato, Jr. and Lawrence M. Cavazza of The DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc.; 845-236-4300.
This obituary was originally published in the Times Herald-Record.
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Sue Carroll
December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas Don, I cant believe its been 12 years since you played the best Santa in town! Continue to watch over us all.
Jim Manley
February 12, 2010
Don;
It is hard to believe it has been two years today. We all sure miss you, your funny jokes and your good friendship over the years. Just wanted you to know we miss you.
December 17, 2009
Don:
As the Christmas season approaches I can't help but think of you and what a spectacular Santa you were. We go on but it sure isn't as much fun with out you here. Please keep watching over us all and know we miss you everyday.
Jim Manley
February 12, 2009
Don;
Today could not pass without me thinking today is the day you passed to your new life. This day will always be the day that I remember you joined the Angels. You will always be thought of and missed by the many people you touched while here. All of us miss our great friend Papa Chops.
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1993 Installation dinner DLEC
March 23, 2008
Don And his Dad 1959
March 23, 2008
Our friend Don Feb. 2007
March 23, 2008
Easter Time 1995
March 23, 2008
Courtney Scheible
February 29, 2008
Grandpa, you were great! Seeing all those people you knew..it was amazing. You will be missed by all of us, me, keegan, tanner, kyrstin and megan will definately miss your selective hearing and i will miss seeing your car in my driveway when i came home from school, and complaining to uncle dan that you were over.You were a great person. I loved you, I may not have shown it all the time like when I yelled at you, but I enjoyed playing elf with you and Vicky. It will never be the same but i'm sure my dad will be an amazing santa! You had great friends and I always heard you say such great things about them, I am so grateful that I get to meet them but, I am sad that you are gone. You are forever in my heart Grandpa. I will miss you!
7:45!
audrey posteraro
February 21, 2008
my deepest condolences go out to the entire gallagher family.
Joseph A. Dubaldi Jr
February 20, 2008
I just can't begin to tell you how I feel. It was an honor for me to stand "honor guard" for Donnie and being a long friendship with him. I enjoyed carring the firehouse banner with him for over 20 years. Donnie will be missed. I would also like to thank the family for presenting the american flag to me that was in Donnie's casket. Thank you very much. This flag will stay in the Winona Lake Firehouse
Don Memorial Day 2007
February 17, 2008
CLAUDIA & LARRY VAN DE MARK
February 16, 2008
TO THE ENTIRE GALLAGHER FAMILY WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
DON WAS ONE OF THE KINDEST PEOPLE AND WAS LOVED BY MANY WHO KNEW HIM. ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND ENJOYED LIFE TO THE FULLEST. HE WAS VERY PROUD OF HIS FAMILY AND SPOKE VERY HIGHLY OF ALL OF YOU. WE ONLY WISH THAT WE HAD MET HIM SOONER. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AND HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES OF THE TIME WE DID SPEND WITH HIM. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN ALL OF OUR HEARTS AND THAT WILL KEEP THE MEMORIES ALIVE. WE WILL MISS YOU DON
Herb Hines
February 16, 2008
Bernadette, Tim, Dan and there Family
I have been blessed to have Don (Porky) as a friend for the last 60 years. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. May his love for you all live in your hearts forever.
Susan Carroll
February 16, 2008
Don,
Thank you for walking into my pizza shop so long ago and becoming my friend. No one could have asked for a better friend. I shall think of you every time I hear the siren blow, a "real" clock tick or see a stock car race. You enjoyed life so much and that joy washed over all that were fortunate enough to be called your friends. I will miss all the little "inside jokes" we shared, your laugh and your gentle always smiling eyes. Rest in Peace My Friend. Till we meet again.........
Doug & Jenn DiBlasi
February 14, 2008
Bernadette, Chris, Tanner & Courtney,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you guys.
Rich,Missy,Richard,Joshua Vincelette
February 14, 2008
Dear,
Tim,Pam,Kids & Gallagher Family,
We are very sorry for your loss,we hope that the good memories help ya's all through this difficult time, and to know that he is at peace and in a better place now. If there is anything ya's need please let us know.
Chris McGuire
February 14, 2008
On behalf of our family we extend our deepest sympathy.
Megan Gallagher
February 14, 2008
My grandpa was suffering a lot so I am glad that he isn't suffering anymore. But, I will miss him so much and he was a great person. I loved him so much and I will think about him everyday.
Megan Gallagher
Lynda and Greg Giammarco
February 14, 2008
Bernadette, Timmy and Daniel,
Greg and I would like to express that our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Lynda
Joseph Roy
February 14, 2008
Bernadette, Tim, Danny & family,
Don (Curly) was a kind and loyal friend who always had good word to say about everyone. I will alway's remember his pride as he volunteered to carry WLEC banner. While he worked for me at the NY Ren Faire I could alway's count on him to be the first one there in the morning at his post in the camp ground with lots of stories to tell everyone as they arrived and he always had on a smile. Don will be missed dearly. My sympathy to all of your family.
Joey Roy
John Miller
February 13, 2008
Bernadette and family. Your father was a very nice man. Dedicated to his family and community. His kindness will be missed by all who knew him.
Cindy Lynn Montanya
February 13, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to your family. May the good memories carry you through this difficult time in your lives.
The Montanya's
Reyn Randolph
February 13, 2008
Don wiil be missed. Not only by his freinds and family, but also a greatfull community.
Billy Myers
February 13, 2008
Sorry for you loss-my prayers are with you all
Susan Schnitzler (Compasso)
February 13, 2008
Bernadette, Chris, Courtney and Tanner,
We am very sorry for the loss of your father/grandfather. May you find peace in knowing he is no longer suffering.
We will be thinking of you over the coming days.
The Schnitzler Family
Cherise Bain
February 13, 2008
Don was one of the nicest,most kind hearted people that I've ever known. I treasure the memories of the good times we've had. My deepest sympathy to the family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May his Irish eyes smile down upon us from Heaven.
art drescher
February 13, 2008
To Don's Family,
We were so surprised and saddened to read of Don's passing.Although we hadn't seen him in a long time we go back many years together, to dances at St Lukes Nursing School when Gail and Marion were students there, their wedding, visits to your home and you to ours in Matamoras when you were young children.Many good times.Will always remember Don with a smile.God Bless.
Nancy Pacella
February 13, 2008
Dear Bernadette, Timmy,and Daniel...I am so sorry to read about your dad's death. I am in Florida and just checked the obituaries on line.
We will always cherish many fond memories of all our camping trips,and all our get-togethers.
You kids have all grown up to become wonderful adults. Seems like just yesterday they you were all just little kids with your mom and dad running after you.
Please know my love, thoughts, sympathy and prayers are with you all at this terrible time.
Jim Manley
February 13, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Don was such a good person filled with a great love for his grandchildren and an endearing, kind person. I was certainly lucky to have him as a friend. In this life it is not often we have the chance to be blessed with people of his caliber. Heaven has just received a new Angel.
Ruth Byrne
February 13, 2008
my deepest sympathy to all of the Gallagher family. Your father will always remain in my heart. he was a good friend.
Kristen Boyle
February 13, 2008
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with the entire family at this time.
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