Timothy J. Gallagher

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Timothy Gallagher Obituary

Name: Visitation for Timothy J. Gallagher
Location: St. Mark Lutheran Church

Timothy J. Gallagher

TALLMADGE -- Timothy J. Gallagher, 54, passed away April 21, 2015. Born in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, Timothy had lived in the Kent/Tallmadge area for 19 years.

He was a Professor at Kent State University in the Department of Sociology, where he also served as the Undergraduate Coordinator and on a variety of committees throughout his 19 years of service to students. Tim's interest and expertise in Medical Sociology, Biosociology, and Quantitative Methods, resulted in dozens of publications and presentations throughout his career. He earned a BA (Communications, French), MA (Communications), and PhD (Sociology) from Western Michigan University, and a MPE (Psychiatric Epidemiology) from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Timothy was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at both Washington University School of Medicine and the University of Michigan. He was an active member of Akron Toastmasters Club 151 and the Kent Chorus. Tim enjoyed running, playing classical guitar and spending time outdoors with his family.

Timothy is survived by his wife, Jill; daughters, Kelly, Jesse, and Casey all of Tallmadge; parents, Joan and Richard Gallagher; brothers, Dan (Mary Kay) Gallagher and Richard (Joelle) Gallagher all of Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 158 North Ave., Tallmadge, with Pastor Bill Michaels officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to Haven of Rest Ministries for food/shelter in Akron, or the food bank/shelter of your choice.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2015.

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Kelly MacArthur

May 2, 2015

I, of course, was very upset to hear about Tim's passing. Tim was key to my success as a graduate student at Kent, as my thesis advisor and then on my dissertation committee. He was a great person and mentor and I'm lucky to have had his wisdom and support throughout my 8 years at Kent. My deepest sympathies to Tim's family and loved ones.

The Pendolino's

April 28, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Tim. Just remembering
the fun times on vacation as kids. Our prayers are with your families.

Eric Johnson

April 28, 2015

Tim and I were good friends and went to graduate school together. We had great times at school, but my fondest memories are of playing softball with the Sprinklers, going camping and canoeing, and he and Jill's wedding. One of my favorite memories is when Tim and Jill, Dave and Sandy, me and my wife rented a cabin on a frozen lake over New Years, where we (re)invented the game of glow stick foot hockey. These were wonderful times with wonderful people. Tim, was a warm, funny, and intelligent man gone far too soon.

Sherrey Thacker

April 28, 2015

Tim and I joined Toastmasters around the same time. I was so fortunate to have been able to hear him speak so eloquently at Tuesday night meetings. He eventually became President of the club (not a surprise as he was always climbing up the ladder!) I will always remember how he kept the meetings on track but also kept us laughing with his quirky sense of humor. I was so impressed with his thirst for knowledge-He would come up to me after many of my speeches wanting to know more (My speeches were usually about nutrition and vegetarianism and he often spoke of his daughter who was a vegetarian and wanted more information for her!) I will remember him as a great family man and an intelligent,gentle,compassionate,kind,loving person. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family through this difficult time.

Dave Purcell

April 27, 2015

Best wishes and much love to Tim's family and friends. I was Tim's colleague at KSU for seven years, and always appreciated his kindness, support, and gentle spirit. He was truly a good man, and he will be missed by all. Godspeed, Tim.

Dan Hockensmith

April 27, 2015

I got to know Tim through Toastmasters. He was a very enthusiastic learner as well as teacher. I learned a lot about how speech physically occurs because of the way Tim translated the science into plain language. He added much friendliness and insight to our group discussions. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

Frank Jensen

April 26, 2015

So many fun memories through middle and high school with a great friend, tennis partner, fellow lifeguard, and all around great guy. Your smile and enthusiasm was always contagious and a motivator for all who accompanied you Tim. RIP my friend.

Alison Bianchi

April 26, 2015

I will never forget your kindness and generosity. You were a great colleague and real friend. I am sorry that I didn't see you as often when I moved to Iowa, but because you let me work with you on an important project, I had a great record for my tenure at Iowa. My deepest condolences to your family and to your colleagues at Kent State Sociology.

Linda Cottler

April 26, 2015

Dear Gallagher family, I just learned of Tim's passing. He was one of my first post doctoral students at Washington University. He was so friendly and had a great sense of humor. I remember the paper we wrote together. It was a very nice paper with brand new methods. Tim was a pioneer and I am so sad to hear about his passing. Please know I am thinking about you all. Linda Cottler, now at the University of Florida

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April 26, 2015

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