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Wayne Gallagher Obituary
Wayne S. Gallagher, 68, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Fort Wayne.
Born in Richmond, VA, he grad-uated from Mount Penn HS in Reading, PA, and received his Bachelor's degree from Florida State University.
Wayne was the owner of the Three Dollar Carwash in Ft. Wayne for 15 years. He enjoyed his wonderful and loyal customers each day. Wayne formerly worked in the hospitality and restaurant business for several years.
Wayne worked hard all his life and enjoyed traveling and reading and appreciated fine foods. He liked watching boxing, and classic and modern-day cinema, but his true passion and love was spending time with his wife and children.
Surviving are his wife, Judy Gallagher of Fort Wayne, IN; daughters: Marni, wife of Ron Hudson, of Denver, CO, Chelsea Gallagher of Chicago, IL, Megan Bay of San Francisco, CA; sister, Jeanne Gallagher of Reading, PA; and his grandson, George Hudson.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dorothy Gallagher.
Service is Saturday, Nov. 10 at noon. Family and friends are welcome from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be on the grounds at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
The family requests con-tributions in Wayne's honor to be sent to either St. Christopher's Foundation for Children 1800 JFK Blvd., Suite 1550, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or Mad Anthony's Children's Hope House, 7922 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46804.
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Angie Foster
November 12, 2012
Judy & Family,
Such sad news to hear.....sorry for the loss. Wayne has been my all time favorite employer that I have ever worked for. Him and Sharon at the $2 Carwash treated me very well and they were both just great people to work for. He will be truly missed. Prayers go out to you and the family....
November 11, 2012
I cosnidered Wayne my closest friend, and I'll miss him dearly. Judy & kids--you have lost a truly devoted loving person, and I share your loss. It was impossible for me to attend the service ,but I was there in spirit.
Fred Cyran
Ewa and Tom Obertynski
November 11, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Levy-Pedrick
November 11, 2012
I was so happy to sit and chat with Wayne at our recent 50th Class Reunion; such a nice, soft-spoken gentleman he was. So saddened to hear of his passing.
November 9, 2012
We are so sorry for you loss. I am so glad to had the time to know him. Wayne was a very kindhearted man,he will be missed.
Brad & Paula Shoaf
Theresa Roach
November 9, 2012
Judy and family,
So sorry for your loss. Wayne was a great guy and someone that I was glad my son, Todd, had the privilege and opportunity to work with and for at the Car Wash for so many years!! He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Agatha Obertynski
November 9, 2012
Marni and family,
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of love to get you through this difficult time.
Love,
Agatha and Brian Lewis
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