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BORN
1956
DIED
2015
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Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Brian Gallagher Obituary
Born in Phoenixville on February 13, 1956, he was a son of the late Eugene and Sheila (Mahony) Gallagher.
Brian joined the Phoenixville Fire Department in 1976. Through the years, Brian took on several roles including Lieutenant, Training Officer, lead chef for dinners and cookouts, and overseeing Phoenixville Fire Department Junior Program. Brian became Assistant Chief for the second time in 2014 then Deputy Chief earlier this year.
Brian spent his entire career in the field of emergency services and life safety. He began his career at Chester County Department of Emergency Services as a dispatcher in the Fireboard. He later transferred to the Fire Marshal's office where he led the juvenile fire setter's counseling program. Brian served as Deputy Chief Fire Marshal for several years until his retirement. Brian was also a Code Enforcement Official for several municipalities. Most recently, Brian operated his own business providing Fire Investigation and Code Enforcement services to municipalities and businesses.
Brian served as President of the Northern Chester County Fire Chiefs Association for several years until stepping down at the end of 2014.
Brian is also a life member of Kimberton Fire Company where he began as a Junior Firefighter in 1972.
He was a member of the Emerald Society, Red Knights Motorcycle Club, Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company, and the Chester County Fire Chiefs Association, National Fire Protection Association, Fire Marshal's Association of North America, International Association of Arson Investigators, International Code Council, Pennsylvania Association of Building Officials, Building Code Officials, and Arson Investigators. He is survived by daughters Amanda, wife of Clint Smith; Ashley, wife of Mitchell Powers; Alyse Gallagher, fiancee of Aoife McKeogh;
grandchildren, Emily Smith, Madison Powers and Trevor Powers; brothers, Eugene and Josephine Gallagher; the Rev. Kevin Gallagher; loving companion of 17 years, Lou Ann (Phillips) Allen; former wife, Mary Lee.
A viewing will held in St. Ann Catholic Chapel, 604 S. Main Street, Phoenixville, PA on Tuesday Sept. 1, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday Sept. 2, 2015 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with his brother, the Rev. Kevin Gallagher officiating. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Phoenixville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Chester County Hero Fund, 820 Heatherstone Drive, Berwyn, PA 19312
Condolences may be given at www.GatchaFuneral.com. Arrangements are by the Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Phoenixville, PA.
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Ray
August 24, 2025
10 years......that's insane.
Ray Carl
August 24, 2023
The years fly by old friend but the memories never fade. Save me a seat at the kitchen table so we can someday share some more stories of our adventures.
Ray Carl
Raymond Carl, Jr
August 24, 2021
Hard to believe you have been gone 6 years. Seems like yesterday we were going for a ride on our motorcycles. You are missed my friend.
September 24, 2015
I am so sorry to hear the very sad news of my cousin Brian,we were all thinking of you all in Galway.love Julie (Mahoney)sammon. Xxxx.
September 3, 2015
I was saddened to hear of Brian's passing. I worked for years with him in the C.C. Dept. of Emergency Services radio room, back before there were computers to do all the work. Brian and the other members of the fireboard worked tirelessly and with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by anyone who ever came into contact with him. Rest In Peace, Brian.
Karin Tomasovich (Hanson)
September 3, 2015
I remember Brian from my ex husband. and he was a wonderful man will be sadly missed by many RIP Brian
September 3, 2015
Amanda, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. God Bless. tami
Sara Yerkes
September 1, 2015
ICC sends its sincere condolences to Brian's family and friends. We have lost a friend and respected colleague.
Russ Kilmer
September 1, 2015
Brian was a friend for many years from our days together in the Fire Marshals Office.
We had a great time working together Brian knew his job and did it well. He earned the respect of the area Chiefs and brought a little of his humor to the fire scene. I was fortunate enough to have seen him the day before he died at my retirement party. I will miss this old friend and I wish him God Speed as he responds to his Final Call.
Russ Kilmer Retired FM 102
Doug Bowen
September 1, 2015
A dedicated professional and co-worker. I was a better emergency services provider because of him. Brian, you've left a large pair of shoes to fill. I thank you and I'll miss you.
Raymond Carl, Jr
August 31, 2015
From high school to the Chester County Comm Center to the fire department, Brian and I spent many good times together. It's hard to believe you are gone old friend, but I will take it from here, I got your back.
August 31, 2015
On behalf of the Employees of Metropolitan Communications we will miss Brian. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this sad time. He will be truly missed by the Public Safety community.
Scott Chandler
Metropolitan Communications Inc.
August 31, 2015
On behalf of ICC Region VII I would like to offer condolences to the family and friends of Brian Gallagher. As a past chairman and current member of the executive council Brian leaves a hole that will be hard to fill. I feel privileged to have known and worked with Brian. God bless those he leaves behind, and may Saint Peter meet you at the gate as you dedicated your life to protecting others.
Captain II George Hollingsworth
William Morris
August 31, 2015
Brian was a personal dear friend who will be sincerely missed. I treasured his friendship and his kindness whenever we saw each other. You may be gone from us physically but you will never be gone from us spiritually or in our hearts.
Lovingly,
Lt. William Morris
West Chester Police Department
Family
becky h
August 31, 2015
The Gallagher brothers at birthday party
becky h
August 31, 2015
The old guard of the PFD - 2006
Dave Meadows (Sr)
August 31, 2015
Brian, you have been an inspiration to all of us in the fire service. You have mentored so many of our young fire fighters and had such drive pushing us all to raise the bar to achieve more. And yes, you often got your Irish up, but that was just you. You never asked us to do anything more than you would ask of yourself. And with your drive, you packed 100 years of life into just 59 years. With my deepest respect to a fallen friend and fire fighter.
Dave Meadows (Sr.), President
Phoenixville Fire Department
David Monteith
August 30, 2015
I first got to know Brian when he was running with Station 61. A dedicated man with exceptional leadership and knowledge which he shared so well throughout his life long career and total dedication to every aspect of the fire service. Certainly will be missed by all the lives he touched. May God Bless him and his family. R.I.P Brother.
August 30, 2015
Brian will be surely missed by the Chester County Fire Service. Rest In Peace Brother. God Bless you and your family Thank you for your service.
August 30, 2015
Ashley, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I will always remember how he called you and Maddie his "ladybugs", and how he would get a rose for her every week at the florist. My heart breaks for you and your family. Hugs, Sharon Tate
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