Benedict Leo "Ben" Gallagher

If this is Ben born Sept 25th 1952 I can't imagine my life without him. My memories of him remain with me always. I met Ben at an extremely difficult time of my life during 1976 to 1979. We met at his father's house on the Chesapeake Bay. After I married in 1989, we stayed in contact until the early 90's. I moved to Ft Myers Florida in 1979 and he would occasionally visit me there. He was the most extraordinarily kind and generous man. He was a devoted companion to me and my 4 to 7 years old daughter for three of the most difficult years of our lives. I can't imagine surviving those years without his kindness, support and compassion. Please accept my deepest condolences. I am saddened beyond words and will forever hold him in my heart. Linda

I was saddened to learn that Ben had passed. Ben was a long time L3 / Lockheed / GE / RCA employee. He was conscientious and a pleasure to work with.
Joel Magnus

To Benedict's family and friends, on behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Benedict's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Ben's service to our country in the United States Submarine service. Ben was a STS3(SS) when he left the service.

May you find kindness to warm you, sympathy to comfort you, and cherished memories to bring peace to your heart.

To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way.
2 Thessalonians 3:16.

Gallagher, Benedict L., STS3(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol -- Fair Winds and Following Seas to our departed shipmate.

Benedict's record is posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.

Rev. Ray Fritz, EM1(SS) - Acting National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI and assistant Carolina Piedmont Base, USSVI (803-619-1121), [email protected]

I'm very sorry to hear of Ben's passing , I'm a former coworker from L-3 , Ben was one of the nicest people
I've ever had the pleasure to meet. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Dearest Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Fondest regards, Alexa

I knew Ben from our Sangha Space Dance Community in Media, PA. He was a friendly kind person to dance with who had great patience for my stumbling tango. He always had a kind word of encouragement. Sometimes I got to walk with Ben and my friend, Judy, his companion, in Ridley Creek State Park. He shared some of his interesting engineering work I'd never have known of. He was always even-tempered and friendly with a warm hello, a trusted neighbor and friend in the dance community. Deepest sympathy for your loss. May your memories be a comfort.

We are so very sorry for the loss, much too soon, of this wonderful, kind and caring man and send our sincere condolences.

My sincerest condolences to the Gallagher Family for the loss of your loved one, Benedict Leo, "Ben", and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.