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William Gallagher Obituary
William Leo Gallagher, 82, of Harveys Lake, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011, at his home. Born in Luzerne, he was a son of the late James V. and Catherine Hopkins Gallagher. He attended Luzerne High School. William was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II and the Air Force in the Korean War. Before retiring, he was employed by Muskin Corp. as a die setter for 20 years. He was past president of Local 514 United Furniture Workers Union. William was also employed by Kanaar Corporation, Kingston, where he was an active official in Local 2360 IAM. Before that he was employed by ITT, Clifton, N.J., for 15 years, where he was an active official in Local 447 IUE. He was a member of the Harveys Lake Lions Club since 1977, where he held various offices, including president. He also was a cabinet member in Lions District 14W, serving as sergeant-at-arms for two years and as Region 3 chairman for one year. William was the recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow Award from Lions Club International. He also was active in politics, serving on borough council from 1982 to 1986. He was the Democratic committeeman for 25 years, and was a member of the Luzerne County Democrat Executive Committee. He was a member of our Lady of Victory Church, Harveys Lake, serving as an usher for over 25 years. William also was a member of the Harveys Lake American Legion Post 967. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Bennick, Catherine "Betty" Burke, and Rosemary Gallagher; brothers, James, Leonard, and Francis; and grandson John Weber. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, the former Marie Madar; son Michael; daughters, Christine Faux and Marie Visneski; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 672 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Victory Church with the Rev. Daniel A. Toomey officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Luzerne County SPCA, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes Barre, PA 18702.
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Cheryl Goble
February 3, 2011
Marie, Don't know if you remember me. I worked at Nancy Fashions for years with you. I was the little redhead that was a presser by you. my name is Cheryl Goble. Just found out. My condolences are sent and may God be with you and your family.
Connie & Frank Nicholas
January 25, 2011
To Michael, Barbara & Family: My sincerest condolences for the loss of your Father. Know in your heart & Mind He will always be with you by remembering his love for all of you.
January 25, 2011
Chris,sorry to hear of the loss of your father.Our thougts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ken and Jan Carey,Noxen, Pennsylvania
Jim Gallagher
January 24, 2011
I am his nephew Jim in California. I enjoyed Uncle Bill's company when he would come to visit with the family as I was growing up in NY and later when we moved to California. He was full of life, had a sharp wit, and was very intelligent. He and his brother, (my father Jim, who passed away in 1996,) were close. You could see this closeness each time they got together, chatted, told jokes, and laughed. I had the opportunity to visit with Bill and Marie and cousin Michael and family twice in the past few years and could see that in spite of illness, Bill and Marie were full of life and love. He always set a good example for all of us to not give up even when the obstacles are great. Bill loved life and and we should all remember:
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal."
From a headstone in Ireland
Rest in eternal peace Uncle.
January 24, 2011
Chris, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May the Lord comfort and encourage you and your family now and in the days to come.
Joan Stuckey, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
Rhonda McClurg
January 24, 2011
Chris - So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
January 24, 2011
Chris, I am very sorry for your recent loss. How proud you must be that your father gave so much of himself to his local community and other organizations. What a wonderful example of fellowship. Glenda Evans, TAHS
Sharyn Davis
January 24, 2011
Chris, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at difficult this time.
Maria O'Boyle
January 24, 2011
Chris and family- I am very saddened to hear of your dad's passing. Please know my sympathy is with you.
Maria O'Boyle
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