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JOSEPH A. GALLAGHER Obituary

GALLAGHER JOSEPH A. March 21, 1928 - March 8, 2022 Of Villanova, PA and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully in Naples, FL on March 8, 2022. Joe was predeceased by his wife Emilie (nee MacFarland). A graduate of West Catholic High School and LaSalle University, class of 1950. Joe is a veteran having served as a Captain in the USMC. After his time in the service, he went into the commercial banking business in Philadelphia, his career culminating as CEO of the Industrial Valley Bank and Trust, then as Chairman of Fidelity Bank. He was devoted to his wife of 57 years and a proud father to their seven children Joseph, Jr, Lisa, Stephen, Francine, Sheila, Miriam and Sean. He also relished his role as grandfather to 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Joe treated everyone with respect and was quick with a smile, words of encouragement and a mentor to many. Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on April 22, 2022 beginning at 9:00 A.M. with Mass to follow at 10:15 A.M. at St John Vianney in Gladwyne, PA. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Conshohocken, PA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Gratitudeamerica.org. PLUNKETT FUNERAL HOME plunkettfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2022.

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Suzanne Mc Shea Nahas

April 14, 2022

Mr. Gallagher was a wonderful man. He and Sissy were wonderful to my Mother MT. He always had a smile on his face. I´m sure you´ll miss him tremendously. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.

Steve Madonna

April 12, 2022

Sorry to hear about Mr. Gallagher's passing. He was a great neighbor and friend to my parents. A true gentleman.

Terri Hall

April 12, 2022

Your parents use to come in to William Penn Inn often. They were so nice to me. Your dad insisted on calling me Theresa said he loved that name. We would talk about big families Catholic schools etc. I am so sorry for your loss

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