JAMES "JIMMY" GALLAGHER

JAMES "JIMMY" GALLAGHER obituary, Brook Park, OH

JAMES "JIMMY" GALLAGHER

Upcoming Events

Sep

14

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

McGorray-Hanna Funeral Home of Westlake

25620 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145

Sep

15

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Christopher Church

20141 Detroit Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116

JAMES GALLAGHER Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes of Westlake on Sep. 11, 2025.

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JAMES GALLAGHER, Born May 23, 1957, passed peacefully surrounded by family September 9, 2025, age 68. Beloved son of John and Catherine (nee McGrail) (both deceased). Dearest brother of Eileen Burns (Jack), Jack (deceased) (Penny), Peggy Zahn (Dan, deceased), Patty Schmitz (Tom), Michael (deceased), Nancy Given (Bob). Cherished uncle of Jackie Burns, deceased (Krista), Sean Burns (Christie), Michael Burns (Jill), Danny Zahn, deceased (Traci), Colleen Sas (Jeff), Erin Kelley (Tom), Tommy Schmitz (Christina), Katie Schaefer (Duke), Bridget Bringman (Kevin), Seamus O'Donnell (Alyssa), Maggie Given, Brendan Given (Alexandra), Katie Dear (BJ), Megan Gallagher. Favorite great uncle to many. Friend to all. Relatives and friends are invited to meet for his Funeral Mass Monday, September 15, St. Christopher Church (20141 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116) at 11am, Internment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at McGorray-Hanna Funeral Home (25620 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145), Sunday, September 14 from 1–4 PM. Jimmy's legacy will live on through the love he shared with all who knew him and the cherished memories he created. Love you more, "Jimmy from Lakewood".
McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes of Westlake

25620 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

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Upcoming Events

Sep

14

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

McGorray-Hanna Funeral Home of Westlake

25620 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145

Sep

15

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Christopher Church

20141 Detroit Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116