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Michael Gallagher Obituary
05/03/1937 - 06/30/2024
With great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Michael J. Gallagher of San Francisco, while visiting family on Achill Island in Co. Mayo, Ireland June 30, 2024. A sudden accident driving a quad took his life while en route to another fishing excursion.
Born May 3, 1937 to Edward and Ellen Kate (nee Brett) he was the second oldest of 12 children and thrived in San Francisco where he was raised. His life was a cinematic adventure, passionate for food, wine, the sea and people to share it with.
He is survived by his wife, Heather Reynolds, his children Eamonn and Maura, granddaughter Stella Rose and his remaining siblings Jim, Danny, Mary and Teresa. He will be missed deeply.
We hope you will join us to celebrate his life at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 666 Filbert St., SF, on Friday, July 12 at 1:00 pm. Reception to follow.
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Memories and Condolences
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Geraldine Nelsen
September 11, 2024
You had a very rich life, Michael. You were revered near and far.
I think I saw you as many times in Galway as I did in San Francisco. RIP. Geraldine Nelsen.
Paul Gregory
July 13, 2024
Your spirit of adventure will continue in those who you have inspired with your journeys. Thanks for blazing the trail for us to follow.
Jim Kelly
July 8, 2024
Mike was a man for all seasons & many reasons to CARPE DIEM & he did it his way & he will be missed-RIP
Pauline Burns
July 8, 2024
We had the greatest pleasure of meeting Michael when he dropped by Hollister in Ballina, Co Mayo twice while he was visiting Ireland. Michael gave amazing feedback on our products and was so engaging with all the staff. Ar dheis Dé go Raibh a Anam
Frances Boran/Brett
July 7, 2024
Michael enjoyed life and was happy.
Phil Murray
July 6, 2024
Condolences to all of Mike's family.
He was a strong, colorful ,
San Francisco character.
It was always good to see him,
wherever it was.
Annamay
July 6, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Barbara and Roger Colvin
July 6, 2024
Our sincere condolences
Helen O Mahony
July 6, 2024
Thank you Mike for taking me sailing on San Francisco Bay and under the Golden Gate Bridge, for your smiles, fun and liveliness. You will not be forgotten.
I send sincere sympathy to Mike's wife, family and friends. From, Helen O Mahony, Sheep's Head, West Cork, Ireland.
Mary Jo Henrikson
July 5, 2024
I will always remember your traveling across San Francisco to take me to the dance at Mercy.
God bless. Many hugs and kisses, Mary Jo.
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