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Robert Gallager Obituary
Robert P. Gallager
May 24, 1929 - Oct. 11, 2023
AUBURN - Robert P. Gallager, a life-long resident of Auburn, NY passed away peacefully at St. Francis House, Syracuse, NY on October 11, 2023 at the age of 94.
Bob is survived by his wife, Joan Muldoon. He was predeceased by his first wife of 48 years, Anne (Drancsak) Gallager. Bob is also survived by five children: Michael Gallager of Auburn, Patricia (Thomas) White of Duxbury, MA, Robert (Sue) Gallager of Fountain Hills, AZ, Mary Vanacore of Auburn, and Ed (Laurie) Gallager of Syracuse; a sister, Patricia Gallager of Auburn; a sister, Kay Lavey of Little Rock, AR; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is also predeceased by his sister, Marcelline McTiernan of Hauppauge, NY.
Bob was born in Auburn on May 24, 1929 to Edward and Marcelline Gallager. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1952 with a Business degree.
After graduating he took a gap year to serve at the front line in the Korean War. He was extremely proud of his service for his country.
He began working at Hammond and Irving in 1954 and was the Executive Vice President from 1968 to 1994. He continued working up to his 90th birthday.
Bob was a devoted family man. He had many passions. He was a golfer, an avid reader, a Yankee fan, a gardener, he loved St. Bonaventure, and he was a proud member of the American Legion. He enjoyed traveling, including trips to his children's and grandchildren's sporting events. Bob was a communicant at Holy Family Church.
The family extends their sincere appreciation to his wonderful and loving aids and to the staff at St. Francis House for their excellent care and compassion provided to Bob.
A Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Holy Family Church, 85 North Street, Auburn. The Family will receive friends from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the church prior to the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bob's memory to E. John Gavras Center or The Francis House.
Please visit www.Langhamfuneralhomellc.com to leave a condolence for the family.
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Edward Charles Sr.
October 17, 2023
My condolences to the Gallagher family. Bob was a wonderful person who always was fun to be around. I played in the same Senior golf league with Bob. He always had his team laughing. He wore the same Golf Cap for twenty years.. My thoughts and prayers are with the Gallagher Family. Ed Charles Sr. (Spike)
Ronayne Herbert
October 14, 2023
Bob was a very kind and generous man as well as a wonderful neighbor and friend to my parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time
Nancy Wood
October 14, 2023
I´m so sorry for your loss. Nancy Wood
In Loving Memory of Robert P. Gallager
The Corks, Laveys & Phelans
October 14, 2023
So sorry for your loss. We will never forget all the wonderful times we had with your dad at your house while visiting Auburn. He was special---that laugh, his sense of humor and love of sports (especially baseball!) will never be forgotten. We will be thinking of you as you remember and celebrate his life. Peace, love, and blessings...XO
Mary and Alan Badger
October 14, 2023
Bob, Sue, and boys... May Robert´s soul rest in peace! Al and I will be praying for him, as will your many friends at St. Patrick´s. May God bless and comfort you. Mary and Alan Badger
Carol Gentile
October 13, 2023
Bob and the rest of the Gallager family- I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Its been many years since I've seen him or any of your wonderful family, But the times I was around him he was the sweetest most wonderful man. You now have a very special guardian angel. You are all in my prayers at this difficult time. God Bless.
Mr. David T. Rabuano
October 12, 2023
To the Family: so sorry for your loss, but Dad ( Bob ) will always be remembered as a Kind, Loving Man who had you first over everything else !! So down to earth, I will have him in my Prayers Always !! P.S. always called me " Good Looking " that's when I knew his eyes were failing,, R.I.P.
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