Silver Spring, Maryland
JOSEPH M. GALLAGHER (Age 93) On Monday, September 15, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Doris P. Gallagher; father of Joan (Richard) Delany, Carol (Stephen) Criswell, Joseph M., (Patricia) Jr. and A. Mark (Mirta) Gallagher. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and...
Read MoreI love this time of year because I get to teach my team what we call "St, John's" and I get to tell my players about Joe Gallagher. He truly was a master teacher/coach whose lessons went well beyond the court. Thanks Joe...love ya Coach....
Mark Walton
September 12, 2019 | Guelph, ON | Friend
Carol and Steve, my most sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Father /Father-In-Law. You were blessed to have him so long. Rest assured that despite no longer being with you physically, I am certain he will be in your hearts and thought eternally. May he rest in peace. Fondly, Joseph P. Hickey (Puck).
September 24, 2014
Coach Gallagher was a few years ahead of my father at St. Johns in the late '30s and I'll never forget some of the stories
my father would tell. My relationship w/ Coach, started in 1962, when I attended his basketball camp at St. Johns. He and his partner Morgan Wooten left an impression on me that has lasted all my life. A few years later, as a student at St. Johns myself, I came to know Coach Gallagher as a true teacher, mentor, and a man who would go out of his way to help any student...
Jim Cox Jr
September 24, 2014 | Berlin, Maryland
The greatest coach in DC sports history. It was an honor, Joe, to play against you.
Jon Morris
Gonzaga 1960
Jon Morris
September 22, 2014 | Bluffton, SC
Joan and Richard, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Love, Gail Morris
September 22, 2014
Jay, Mark,
Sorry to hear about your Father's passing. Still have great memories from going to Basketball camp with the HR guys. Great Coach and man. He is truly a legend. He will be missed.
Phil Sullivan and Family
Phil Sullivan
September 22, 2014 | Darnestown, MD
As my sister Anita(Doris's God-Daughter) said,Joe's up there dancing.Truly dancing with the stars!
Mike Fenlon
September 22, 2014 | Clearwater, FL
Joe was a legend. I have so many fond memories of Coach Gallagher. Every time I attended a major function at St. John's he was always there. I want to express my deepest condolences and share in your loss.
Joe Magnolia
Joe Magnolia
September 20, 2014 | Bonita Springs, FL
I was 10 years old, in George Washington Hospital and a few days into my stay, Joe Gallagher became my roommate - he had been in an auto accident. What I remember was how he talked to me as an adult. Even asked if I liked playing football. When I told him I did, he asked if I was Catholic. When I told him I was Jewish, he said (paraphrasing), "No problem. We have Jewish kids at St. Johns. You can play there." That moment gave me a great feeling of optimism which I still have today. My...
Rick Schuman
September 20, 2014 | Boyds, MD