MARY KAY GALLAGHER

MARY KAY GALLAGHER

MARY GALLAGHER Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 27, 2022.
GALLAGHER--Mary Kay (nee Drueding), of Brooklyn, NY. On November 24, 2022. Founder of "Mary Kay Gallagher Real Estate". She was an avid Brooklynite, with strong family ties and a committed neighborhood presence. A preservationist at heart, her dominant personality fostered the continued revival of "Victorian Flatbush" within the Prospect Park South and Ditmas Park Communites. Mary Kay was the devoted wife of the late John T. Gallagher (Jack). She is the beloved mother of Katherine Gallagher, Joanne M. Oplustil (Kaz), Arthur J.Gallagher (Alice), Edward Gallagher (Patti) and the late Eileen Cullen and John T. Gallagher Jr (JT). Dear mother-in-law of Madeline Gallagher and Bill Cullen. Loving grandmother of Zutek Oplustil, Alexandra Reddish, Simon Thomsen, Christopher Gallagher, Kelly Barger, Emmett Cullen, Charlie Cullen, Brittney and Erin Gallagher. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives at her residence on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 2-5pm and 7-9pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 10:30am at Holy Innocents R.C. Church (Beverly Rd. at East 17 St.). Interment Calvary Cemetery. In memoriams to CAMBA, 1720 Church Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226. Deeply appreciated.

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January 1, 2023

Peter Clavin posted to the memorial.

December 4, 2022

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December 3, 2022

Maureen J Okeefe posted to the memorial.

Peter Clavin

January 1, 2023

Condolences and prayers for the Gallagher family, true legends in Brooklyn history. Being in the funeral business hearing the name of Jack Gallagher Funeral Directors from Flatbush was to me like the sun coming up in the east and setting in the west, respected and counted on. After the death of Mary Kay´s husband Jack, Mary Kay continued to pass on the family´s name in a different way. Setting her goals and to carry the torch for for the care of the residents of Brooklyn. My family will continue to respect Mary Kay and Jacks contribution to the City of New York, especially our beloved Brooklyn.

Maureen J Okeefe

December 3, 2022

Dear Joanne
I just read about the passing of your mother. She was quite a lady from the story written about her. Sending you sincere condolences. As they say in Hebrew `May her memory be a blessing `
Maureen

Cecilia Cortez

December 2, 2022

Mary sold us our home. We still live in that house. She was a wonderful strong woman. I met her in the neighborhood. She was always friendly and remember me. She asked about my son. She was very dear. She will be missed. My deepest condolence to the family.
Cecilia Cortez Sam Gilbert

The Staff of Clark Associates Funeral Home

December 4, 2022

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Mike & Jo Rizer

December 1, 2022

Art, Alice and Gallagher family, please know you are in our prayers at this time.
Mike & Jo Rizer

Ellen and Dan Bartoldus

November 30, 2022

Mary Kay found us our first home on East 17th St. in Midwood Park. Her commitment to Flatbush helped us build a strong community of people who continue to be, 40 years later, life long friends. We will be forever grateful to her.

Susan Slovak

November 30, 2022

She was a wonderful, gracious woman who will be missed.

Nick Basta & Ana Molina

November 29, 2022

Not only a wonderful friend and neighbor, but someone who made keeping the PPS community thriving through many contentious years. Rest in peace, Mary Kay.

Mike Sweeney

November 28, 2022

Thanks Aunt Mary Kay for being my "NYC Mom" all these years. Many, many great days in Brooklyn, and my favorite snowstorm ever in NYC was a trip to Brooklyn.

Thomas and Laura OBrien

November 27, 2022

God Bless to you all

Larry McGaughey

November 27, 2022

Mary Kay was the pioneer who led the revival of Olde Flatbush and was the go to real estate broker who shepherded the changing market for its homes to become what it is today. Her grace and charm, easy going manner, and guiding hand to "make a deal" was her trademark, and we all loved her for it.

Pete and Paula fish and family

November 27, 2022

With deepest sympathy to the Gallagher family and the Cullen family Two great families lost a special dear member Mary Kay was awesome and raised a beautiful family that will continue on with all the values and love they have learned from Mary Kay

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January 1, 2023

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