Edward Gallagher

WEST CHESTER — Edward Gallagher, 64, of West Chester, passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2024, surrounded by his immediate and ReMed family.

Born Dec. 21, 1959, in Arlington, Va., he was the son of the late Bernard and Mildred "Moo" Gallagher. He graduated from Arundel High School in 1977.

Ed had a great love for his nieces and nephews. He loved spending time riding horses and being around dogs (especially Woodford). Ed worked hard all of his life and was honored to receive the Fighting Back Scholarship award in 2014.

Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was his brother, James Brian.

Surviving are his siblings: Michael, Corning, N.Y.; Martin (Barbara), Bunker Hill, W.V.; Neal (Dina), East Stroudsburg; Marce Readler (Kevin), Wapwallopen; nieces and nephews: Matthew, Megan, Morgan, Luke, Doran, Cecelia, Dillon, Brionna and Madison.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's Church, Dorrance. Interment will follow in the Memorial Shrine Cemetery. Friends may call from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at McCune Funeral Home, Mountain Top.

A special thank you for the wonderful care he received for the past 39 years, while residing at ReMed, who cared for him like family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fighting Back Scholarship, P.O. Box 141, 400 E. King St., Malvern, PA 19355.