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1940

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2021

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Brian Gallagher Obituary

Gallagher, Brian P. DELMAR Brian P. Gallagher passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2021. He was born in Albany in 1940, the son of the late Donald J. and Rosemary (Martin) Gallagher. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Marie (Sandola); sons, Brian P. and Craig (Kelly); beloved granddaughters, Maggie and Kate; and his brother Donald. He was predeceased by his brother Marty. Brian was a lifelong resident of Delmar and a lifelong communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. He was a graduate of Vincentian Institute ('58), and a proud life member of AOH Father Henry Tansey Division 5 Albany. Brian was an active member of the Albany Irish Rowing Club for many years. He was an avid skier and loved to travel. Calling hours will be on Thursday, May 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany. Masks, social distancing and occupany limitations will be followed. Relatives and friends are invited and may also attend his funeral Mass on Friday, May 21, at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Delmar. Interment will will be held privately in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, 965 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY, 12110 or the Double H Ranch, 97 Hidden Valley Rd, Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846. Online condolences may be offered at danielkeenanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from May 18 to May 19, 2021.

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Christine Ford

May 12, 2022

Remembering the irreplaceable, unforgettable Brian. The stars shine brighter at night because he is a bright star in the heavens.

Kevin and Lisa Truax

May 28, 2021

Dear Marie, Brian, Craig, Kelly, Maggie and Kate,
...We are so sad to hear of Brian´s (Brewy´s) passing. No words can express what he meant to our family , especially my dad. They´ve shared some great times together and will take a few more "runs"together in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.

Tom Hedderman

May 21, 2021

Marie & Family,
I just heard about Brian´s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. It´s a loss to all who knew him. He will be missed by many.

Tom and Lynn Bailey

May 20, 2021

We will always remember Brian´s great laugh and his love of skiing.
Our condolences

Mrs. Daniel Dugan

May 20, 2021

Dear Marie,
On behalf of my late husband, Daniel, and myself, I offer you and your family my deepest condolences. He was a warm and very kind man. With regards, Jeanne

Faith Foster

May 19, 2021

My deepest condolences to Brian's family. I had the pleasure of working with Brian while he was at DASNY. He was a kind and thoughtful person and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Al Alexander

May 19, 2021

Extending deepest sympathies. Really Good men are getting harder to find. I has been a privelege and pleasure to have known and worked with Brian in travel and W.I.T.S.

Robert Jordan and Rita Jordan

May 19, 2021

Rita and I extend our deepest sympathies. Brian will be remembered as fondly as a kind, charismatic man.

Carolyn Austin Leather

May 19, 2021

Dear Marie
Thinking of you
So sorry for your loss

Lucinda Dittmer

May 18, 2021

Craig, Kelly, and family - I´m so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you all in this difficult time.

Jeanne Toth

May 18, 2021

Brian, a great man, an avid traveler, an awesome Albany Irish Currach Club rower. God bless you Brian. My sympathy to his family.

Jeremy

May 18, 2021

Marie, Brian and Craig and family, I will always remember our trip out West with Craig and my Dad in Brian's red van and our ski trips to various upstate places with Brian and my Dad when I was young. May his memory be a blessing always.

Geri Geri, Rich Wiley and Family

May 18, 2021

Brian and family so sorry for your loss.

James gaul

May 18, 2021

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Brian, he will be missed by all who knew him. God bless you all!

JB McGuire

May 18, 2021

Sending out condolences to you and your family Brian.........

Christine A Ford

May 18, 2021

I was deeply saddened when I read today's obituaries. Brian was so genuine and warm. Whenever I was in his company I felt optimism. He appreciated his family and the gifts of this life. Ever curious, he traveled the globe in search of joy and experience. The world was graced by his smile. My sincere condelences on your loss.

walter myers

May 18, 2021

brian and family sorry to hear of your dads passing he was a great friend may he rest in peace my prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time of sorrow

Jerry Applegate

May 18, 2021

R I P. Brian, sorry, Donnie

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Daniel Keenan Funeral Home

490 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209

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10:00 a.m.

St. Thomas the Apostle Church

Delmar, NY

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