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Michael Gallagher Obituary

Michael "Harry" Gallagher, 26 Born and raised in Drexel Hill. Michael "Harry" Gallagher, 26, died suddenly on October 14th 2011. He attended St. Andrew School and graduated from Msgr. Bonner High School in 2003. Michael loved life at the Jersey shore and also was an avid sports fan of the Phillies and Eagles. Michael had a huge heart and loved spending time with his family and friends, especially with all of his cousins, and his girlfriend of five years Amber Hansch. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed working with one of his best friends at Bernie's pretzel. Survivors: Michael is the beloved son of Joseph F. and Ann D. (Quaterola) Gallagher; brother of Joseph and Kelly; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Viewing: Wednesday evening 6 to 9 PM Msgr. McGettigan Hall, 3500 School Lane, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 and Thursday after 10 AM in St. Andrew Church. Funeral Mass Thursday 11 AM St. Andrew the Apostle Church. Burial: Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA Contributions: Because Michael had such a strong passion for children, the family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his name to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th & Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104 Arr: O'Leary Funeral Home, Springfield, PA

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Published by The Daily Times from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2011.

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Denise Wusinich

October 12, 2019

Har..I look forward to all the messages you send..especially this one today! I hope you continue to send love down here to us and are with your aunts and uncles and grandmom! XO Denise

February 23, 2014

My Man Har,
It is still so tough to think of you not being here..I miss you more as each day passes. I wish I could just hear your voice one more time... Love you so much, please keep us all under your wings, Mom, Kelly, Joseph and I need you to watch over us.

Forever Love,
Dad..

jennifer stewart

July 25, 2012

mike its been a little while now since youve been gone . i think about you all the time , how good of a person you were , nice kind GREAT GUY!i know it kills my brother knowing one of his great friends are in heaven right now when you should be here with us right now. your with are parents and i believe that you are with them looking over us each and everyday ! i love you and miss you . hope one day well see eachother agian ! rip harrry <3

July 24, 2012

Hey Har,

It's now 9 months, and I miss you more each day! It is now summer, and we all miss you at the shore. Your room now has a plaque from Bob & Kathy, saying " Harry's Place". Pretty cool. Keep an eye on us, as we need your help..

Love You!!
Dad

Denise Wusinich

March 19, 2012

Harry, please watch over Dad, Mom, Kelly and all your family and friends who miss you more and more everyday.

March 18, 2012

Har,

It's been 5 months, and I miss you more every day.. I love you so much, and I ask that you take us under your angel wings and protect us..

Love you, Dad

Cheryl Rockwell

November 6, 2011

Mr and Mrs. Gallagher and family
I am so sorry for you loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike and I went to St. Andrews together and although we were not close friends I know he was a great guy. God bless you and your family

Dad & Mom

October 28, 2011

Harry,
We still feel you everyday in the house and our hearts. We Love you so much!! Please look over Joseph, Kelly and us, as we need your strength. Michael, we miss you so much!!!

Joe Crothers

October 25, 2011

May god give you all strength at this time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. The crothers family.

October 23, 2011

Dear Ann and Joe,
You are in all our thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time. God Bless and keep you all.
Love,
The Oteri Family

DAUNA ROSS-PAQUIER

October 22, 2011

I used to live across the street from you...my mom..mr and mrs ross...told us. i am so sorry.
"Grief is the price we pay for having loved someone so much." Anonymous

Michele Hysock

October 21, 2011

Joe, my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. God bless you all.

Scott Dreger

October 21, 2011

Michael , we all gathered to celebrate your life yesterday, i know you were looking down at us and giving us strength to get threw this! You will never be forgotten!! I love you like a brother!! I know your sitting beside God our Father with a smile on your face;) say hi to everyone up there and continue to give us the strengh to get threw this.. St. Michael pray for us and cont.. to protect us from evil.. Love you buddy!!

Linda Callipari

October 20, 2011

Dear Ann, Joe, Joseph and Kelly...my mom , Steve and myself count ourselves lucky to have known Michael his entire life. You have a lot to be proud of. Michael leaves a legacy of laughter and love. You'll always be in our prayers. Love, Helen, Linda and Steve

Steve Giordano

October 20, 2011

Michael, You will be forever missed! I light this candle in memory of you... May your memory burn forever in out hearts! My condolences to the Gallagher family! I am terribly sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers!

October 19, 2011

Joe, Ann and family,
On behalf of the Manley family we wanted to wish our deepest sympathy. Your family is in our prayer, so sorry for your loss of Michael. May he rest in peace
Tom,jeannette & girls

Marci Keating

October 19, 2011

Ann,
You, Joe, Joseph, Kelly, and Amber are in my every thought. I love you all. Michael will always be in our hearts.
Love, Marci

Eileen Green

October 19, 2011

Wishing you strength today and comfort in the days ahead to get through this tragic time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Eileen Green (Diane Wilson's sister)

Sue Fritz

October 19, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gallagher family during this time. Mike was a great guy and will be deeply missed.

Fran Alfonsi

October 19, 2011

Dear Joe, Ann, Joseph, Kelly and Amber: I am so sorry for your lose. Mike
was a wonderful person and will be missed deeply. He was always so full
of life. I know that is he with the Lord and we are the ones that suffer because we miss him so deeply. You all will be in my prays and thoughts
you always treated me like I was part of your family.

May God Bless All Of You,

Love,

Fran Alfonsi (Aunt Frani) Havertown, Pa.

October 19, 2011

Ann, Joe, Joseph and Kelly,
Words are not enough.... We are so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and praying for all of you.
Tim, Mary Theresa, Meghan, Lauren and Veronica Boyce

Wawa 155

October 18, 2011

We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss

Diane & Jim Camerote

October 18, 2011

Dear Joe, Ann, Kelly & Joseph
There are no words that can ease your pain. Michael was beautiful inside and out. Remember all the laughter and joy he has brought into your lives. Our prayers will be with always. Our most deepest sympathy. Diane and Jim Camerote

Paul and Denise Burke

October 18, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Gallagher family and Amber Hansch. May God guide all of you through these most difficult days. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Michael left a wonderful lasting impression on our family.

andrew eissler

October 18, 2011

my deepest sympathy goes out to the gallagher family during these trying times. michael was a great friend that was loved by many.

Brooke Rubino

October 18, 2011

Mr. & Mrs. Gallagher, Joseph and Kelly,

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Michael was such a loving, kind and fun spirited person. I will never forget how contagious his laugh was, he always made people smile. He was like a little brother to me. Michael “Harry” will be forever missed…May God be with you all and give you strength during this difficult time. I love you all...My thoughts and prayers are with you daily…All my love ~ Brooke

Louise Savarese

October 18, 2011

We are so terribly sorry for your loss. May God bless your family always and be with you during this trying time.

We love you Amber.

Love Uncle Anthony, Aunt Candy, Christina, Louise, and Mike.

Micheal 9/22/2011

Denise Wusinich

October 18, 2011

Dear Joe,Ann,Joseph and Kelly,
Words cant begin to express our heartfelt sympathy. Our hearts are breaking for you all. Your family is so loved and cherished by so many of us that we pray that love sustains you in the coming days and months.Micheal made sure I got to see him smiling before he left this world and for that I am grateful.We will be there by your side as you prepare to help him find his place in heaven.God Bless you Michael and keep you safe for eternity.Love, Marty,Denise,Ryan and Justin

Stephanie Pierce

October 18, 2011

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Gallagher,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, may God bless you & give you strenth at this time. Michael was a wonderful person, truly a kind man! He and your family will be in my prayers.

Floyd Bucci

October 18, 2011

Dear Joe and Ann
Sorry to hear about your loss, your family is in our prayers.
Butch&JULIE BUCCI

October 18, 2011

To the Gallaghers:
I am grateful that Michael crossed my path as a kind, fun loving student and as a good friend to his buddies at St. Andrew's and Bonner.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Mullin

Scott & Joey Dreger

October 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gallagher family, may God help us all,get threw this difficult time

Lauren Stewart

October 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Gallagher family during their loss. Mike was such a great guy with a huge heart that will be very missed. Please let us know if you need anything at all.

Riley & Madara Family

October 18, 2011

Joe, Ann, Joseph & Kelly,

We are so sorry for your loss. There are no words that we can say that will make any of you feel better at this time, but please know that we are all here for you. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Our hearts go out to you.

Much Love,
Jamie & Patrick Riley
Carol & Fred Madara

October 18, 2011

Dear Joe, Ann and Family,
Was so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
Joann Callipari McCloud

Fred Bucci

October 18, 2011

Joe & Ann,

You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Linda Callipari inform us of your loss. Mimi & I will try to make it in on Thusday for the service at St. Andrew's.

Love Fred & Kunimi

Kelly Ferry (Lindsay)

October 18, 2011

Mr and Mrs Gallagher, Kelly, and Joseph, I cannot express how very sorry I am for your loss. Michael ("Harry") will be forever missed. My prayers are with you daily.

The entire Lindsay and Ferry Family

Sam Kopec

October 18, 2011

Dear Joe and Ann...

May God bring comfort to you both. There are no words...

"Eternal memory, eternal memory. Blessed repose and eternal memory."

Sam and Sherri Kopec
and your friends at 8042

October 18, 2011

Dear Gallagher Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Michael. May the Lord be with you always and may the Holy Spirit hold Michael in his wings.
Ciarrocchi Family

Donna Burroughs

October 18, 2011

Kelly and family my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Katie Ogden

October 18, 2011

Mike.. I'm so happy to have had you as a part of my life for the past 5 years.. I know how much you truly loved and cared for my best friend/sister.. Please keep sending her those messages because that is what keeps her going.. I promise I will take care of her and you know I will.. All of my love to Mr. & Mrs. Gallagher, Joseph, and Kelly. Love you forever Mike.

October 18, 2011

Sorry for your loss, Michael was a kind and caring person.....he was taken to young and to soon....my condolences to the entire family! Michael Fusto

Peg Hewitt D'Angelo

October 18, 2011

Ann, Joe, Joseph and Kelly,
There are no words to ease your pain. I will always remember Michael as "the youngest" and the "little brother". He was always so full of fun. Even when getting in trouble how could you stay mad at Michael. He was always so cute when looking for mischief. No one who knew Michael will ever forget what a truly wonderful man he was. He will be in my prayers daily and know that all of you will be too.

October 18, 2011

Dear Ann, Joe and Family, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you through this most difficult time. Dan and Monica Hilferty and Family.

Michael and Diana Dolan

October 18, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gallagher family at this time. The world lost an amazing young man. With deepest sympathy, Michael and Diana Dolan

October 18, 2011

Dear, Mr. & Mrs Gallagher

I was very sorry to hear about your loss...your family will be in our prayers.
Nicole Scott........(Scotty's Daughter)

Ron and Rhonda Stevenson

October 18, 2011

Dear Ann,Joe and family, words can not express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayer's are with you, god bless.

Gene Giello

October 18, 2011

Joe & Ann so sorry to hear about Michael. Our prayers are with you and your family. The Giello Family.

Katie Hamilton-Wiseley

October 18, 2011

Dear Mr.and Mrs Gallagher and family
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My Heart goes out to all of you guys. I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayer's.

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