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Thomas R. Gallagher Sr.

1935 - 2017

Thomas R. Gallagher Sr. obituary, 1935-2017, Niskayuna, NY

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

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New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Colonie

343 New Karner Rd

Colonie, New York

Thomas Gallagher Obituary

Thomas R. Gallagher Sr. NISKAYUNA Thomas R. Gallagher Sr., 82, of Niskayuna, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Born in Beacon, N.Y., on February 3, 1935, to the late Neil and Mary Elizabeth (McGrath) Gallagher. Tom was a former draftsman at Green Fan Economizer and a lifetime member and past chief for the City of Beacon Fire Department. He leaves behind his wife, Lucy; his brother John; his sisters-in-law, Maria and Ruth; and his children, Mary Esther (Jerzy) Krol, Richard (Carmelita) Gallagher, Betty (Alfred) Lease, Peggy Gallagher (Hector Medina), Patty (Kevin) Matthews, Thomas (Monica) Gallagher Jr. and Charles Gallagher; 20 grandchildren; his stepdaughters, Rosemarie Mullaney (Dean) and Laura Santoro; and several great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Neil, Joseph, Charles, Mary Ellen, William, Edward, Anne, Margaret, Kathleen, Genevieve, Mary, James, Joan, Leo, Daniel, Eileen, and Patrick. A memorial will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, from 4-6 p.m. at Hudson Valley Christian Church ,100 Grand St., Newburgh, N.Y., followed by a celebration of life dinner. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m.at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by visiting stjude.org. Thomas' family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of the Ellis ICU for their compassionate care.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 23, 2017.

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Dottie (Jones) Estabrooke

July 17, 2021

The Gallagher Family will always remain in my heart as they were such a part of my Childhood down in Beacon, NY. They were so connected, cooking, singing, dancing, sharing and always had room for me and more. Blessings to the family

Matthew Fairlie

August 11, 2017

I offer my condolences to Charlie, Tommy, and the Gallagher family on the loss of Thomas Gallagher.

July 24, 2017

My condolences to all of you...I knew and grew up with the Gallagher family when they resided in Beacon, NY as I lived on Wolcott Avenue and was friend to Eileen. Such a great family and I know all of you will cherish your memories of Tommy...blessings, Dottie (Jones) Estabrooke

Fred Lohrfink

July 23, 2017

Sorry for your loss,I worked with Tommy for 11 years at Green Fan and the Gallagher gas station and W.H.Mase fire house. Again Iam sorry for your loss.

July 23, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your father Bettty. & family. May he RIP. Now memories will be with you that will be in our future for healing, comforting. The Holy Spirit will prevail. Keep going forward in positive thoughts/movements. Loveall Aunt Denise & family (NJ). ✝

July 23, 2017

Luci, So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. It has been some time since we all were together. Green was a special company because of its people. We truly cared and enjoyed working and playing together. Tom was an integral and important part of our team. His knowledge, experience and dedication was unmatched.. His humor and good nature was welcome and appreciated. Always remembered, never forgotten.
Tom Diviak Bolivar, Ohio

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Memorial Events
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Jul

25

Celebration of Life

NY

Jul

25

Memorial service

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hudson Valley Christian Church

100 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY

Jul

26

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Colonie

343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205

Jul

26

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Colonie

343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205

Jul

26

Interment

Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery

Niskayuna, NY

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343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205

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