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Thomas Gallagher Obituary

GALLAGHER Thomas F. Gallagher, Sr. passed away peacefully on April 12, 2012, at the age of 92. He had resided in Guntersville, Al. for the past 7 years. He lived many years in Harahan, La. and Meridian, Ms. Mr. Gallagher was a Major in the Army. Veteran of WWII and Korean wars. President of Vital Functions, Metairie, La. for 25 years, The son of the late Francis I. Gallagher and Stella Kline. Brother of Mary Ellen Renz of Fl., the late Evelyn McNeal and Robert Gallagher. Beloved husband of Jean Fagan Gallagher and the late Leah Geiger Gallagher. Father of Rita G. Zanca (Joseph), Thomas F. Gallagher, Jr. (Miriam) and Patrick M. Gallagher (Virginia). Grandfather to Major Ignacio Assaf (Christan), Kevin (Luisa) and John Zanca. Great-grandfather of Elena Assaf, Lucia and Alessandro Zanca. A Graveside Service will be held at the Church of the Epiphany, Guntersville, Al. Funeral arrangements are through Gunters-ville Memorial Chapel, Guntersville, Al.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 13 to Apr. 15, 2012.

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April 16, 2012

Tom was my hero and my inspiration. I remember his
Lecture on the difference between humidity and nebulization.
I aspired to be as professional and knowledgable as Tom.
Unfortunately I grew up as his competitor , but always as his admirer. He was a true pioneer in the field of Respiratory Care and will be missed.

Bob&Virgie Navo

April 15, 2012

We have many fond memories of Tom talking about work,football and politics and other subjects. He will be missed by those who knew him.

Carol & Steve Vick

April 15, 2012

Tom was a wonderful friend and business associate. We have many fond memories of Tom from our days with Vital Functions and TME. I know he will be missed by all.
Carol & Steve Vick, Baton Rouge, LA

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