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Michael Gallagher Obituary

MICHAEL WEBSTER GALLAGHER, MD, 64, of Houston, TX and Columbus, OH passed away Mon 28 Jan at his Ohio home surrounded by his family. Mike retired in 2000 after 25 years as a private practice cardio-vascular thoracic surgeon in Houston. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Mary Beth; children, John Michael (Jennifer) Gallagher, Sugar Land, TX, Karen Lynn (Alan) Carter, Fort Wayne, IN, Faber Martin Gallagher, Kingston, RI, Mark, Josh, Adam and Katie Hatheway, Jessica Scriver; 11 grandchildren including: Matthew, Michael, Andrew, Patrick and Kaitlyn Rose Gallagher; numerous other relatives and friends. Mike loved trains, traveling and his family. Services are in Columbus, visitation 4-7pm Feb 1, Funeral 10am Feb 2. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in his memory to Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston or the Houston Railroad Museum. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2008.

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Bill O'Brien

November 2, 2022

From The Columbus Academy yearbook in 1961. My father (Charles William O'Brien) was in the same class.

Diane Schenk Daniels

February 9, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up with MIKE and his sisters and we had many happy times. I will always remember what a warm and caring family they were. Love and Prayers, Diane

Sue Smellie

February 4, 2008

To Mary Beth and family,
Mike has left behind a thousand moments that will forever live in all our hearts. You and your family are in my thoughts and I send you heartfelt sympathy for your loss

Pat Delarosbel

February 1, 2008

We were all very saddened to learn that Mike had passed away. All four of us have special Temagami memories of Mike and how he made our lives brighter and better. To us Mike was ever generous, caring, and helpful.
Mary-Beth, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. To all of you we extend our sincerest sympathies.
Pat, Ray, Dash and kelsey

Janice Jack

January 31, 2008

I would like you to know how thankful I am to Dr. G for giving my husband (then age 55) a "NEW" heart in May, 2000 & then yelling at him about 2 months later in the office in order to get him to return to reality and get out of his depression. I knew then how special was this man who knew his life and skills would be shortened by his illness. We wanted to tell him thanks later but he had retired and moved. My mom remembers him as courageous in 1996 when bald from chemo he repaired by step-dad's heart. My heart goes out to all of you. (Formerly of Houston, Tx)

William Kendall

January 31, 2008

I had the pleasure of knowing Mike very well at SW Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was a good friend as well as a fellow physician and OSU grad ( I graduated OSU Medical School in 1959). Willaim R. Kendall, M.D.

Ted and Johanna Georgeff

January 30, 2008

We have fond memories of Mike at the swimming pool located at DCSC, which has been renamed.

Shirley and Bill Nook

January 30, 2008

What a valiant, good-humored soldier in his private war against disease. He showed you all how to live and how to die. His name and memory will bring courage and laughter for generations to come.

Kevin Macy

January 30, 2008

Prayers and condolences to you all in this time of grief. May you find peace in knowing that your loved one is in a better place.

Earle & Darrah Henn

January 30, 2008

We were sorry to hear of your loss, and are with you all in spirit as you gather to celebrate Mike's life. We feel blessed to have know him! Love from Atlanta,

Allison Coffin

January 30, 2008

I am going to miss your laugh most of all. I love you Uncle Mike.

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