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Gareld Gallagher Obituary
CORNELIUS, NC/HERKIMER, NY - Gareld Lee Gallagher, Jr., 54, of Cornelius, NC, passed away on July 13, 2020.
He was born in Herkimer, NY, on April 21, 1966, the son of Gareld (Jerry) and the late Patricia Macrina Gallagher. Lee graduated from Herkimer High School and furthered his education at HCCC, Geneseo and Wharton's Business School. He was proud of his Herkimer beginnings and the fond memories of his youth. At one time, he worked for IBM and most recently, established Arts and Analytics, working as CEO. Lee brought a special passion to everything he did and was the life of the party.
He leaves his father and stepmother, Gareld and Loree Gallagher, of Mohawk; his sister, Cherie Gallagher, of Conway, SC; stepbrothers and stepsisters; an aunt, Maryellen Macrina; many special cousins; along with a multitude of friends. He will be sadly missed.
A private burial will take place with a Memorial Mass to be held at a later time. There will be no public calling hours.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Petykiewicz, Iocovozzi & Burns Funeral Home, 329 S. Washington St., Herkimer, NY 13350.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lee's memory may be made to the Patty Gallagher Memorial Scholarship, c/o Herkimer County Community College, 100 Reservoir Rd., Herkimer, NY 13350.
Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Lee's online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com.
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Renee Dillon
January 30, 2021
I knew Lee from my time at IBM he was such a gentle soul. Full of life and guidance he will be missed dearly ... rest in peace my friend xx
Thomas Haas
January 10, 2021
RIP, Lee! I remember how you, Sandra and I met in Milan, Italy when we worked for InfoPrint Solutions. You will be missed!
Bonnie L. Conway
August 13, 2020
To Gerry, Cherie and family. We are so sorry for your loss. We shall always treasure the many wonderful times we had camping at Shadowbrook. Lee was always a pleasure to be around.
Michael and Bonnie Conway
Utica, NY
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