Margaret Gallacher

Margaret Gallacher obituary, North Bergen, NJ

Margaret Gallacher

Margaret Gallacher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vainieri Funeral Home on Feb. 10, 2025.

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Margaret Gallacher 91,of North Bergen, NJ, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 22, 1933 in Glasgow, Scotland, and came to America with her husband Lawrence in July of 1961.
She worked in many places throughout her long life, and was still working as a school bus aide until she turned 90.
Margaret touched many lives, from her family to her many friends. She had a heart of gold, she never had an angry word to say. She had a hard life but was never one to complain about a thing. She had her Faith and many strong beliefs.
Margaret was pre deceased by her husband Lawrence, her daughter Marie Talarico and her grandaughter Lori Talarico.
She is survived by her son Lawrence Gallacher (Debra), and her daughter Margaret Gallacher Danduno (Joseph). Also survived by her grand children Michelle Avino (Rick), Michael Talarico (Tiffany), Lawrence L. Gallacher (Caitlyn), Brittany Langlois (Pierce), and Parker Gallacher. Survived by Siblings Teresa Leyden (Jimmy) and Joseph Phillips (Aileen). And many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the "Making Headway Foundation" in Margaret's name at the Donations Link below.
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