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Lawrence Vincent Gallagher

1934 - 2006

BORN

1934

DIED

2006

Lawrence Gallagher Obituary

Lawrence Vincent Gallagher, 72, passed away at his home in Camarillo on Aug. 19, 2006, surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born Feb. 4, 1934, in Jersey City, N.J., the fourth of 10 children. He moved to Camarillo with his wife and six children in 1970 as operations manager with W.T. Grant Co. in Camarillo and spent the last 25 years before his retirement in the sporting goods industry.

He was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, where he served as a Eucharistic minister. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5272 and enjoyed his many years as master of ceremonies at the group's annual St. Patrick's Day event. Throughout the years, Larry enjoyed coaching numerous sports involving his children. During his leisure time, he pitched fast-pitch softball and entertained many with his spoon playing and storytelling.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia; mother-in-law, Estelle Otherski; children, Betty Ann Guerrero (husband Victor), Larry Gallagher Jr. (wife Tammy), Janice Manzer (husband Warren), Brian Gallagher (wife Robin), Peter Gallagher (wife Peggy) and Doreen Shumway (husband Michael); four brothers; three sisters; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Gallagher; father-in-law, Peter Otherski; and two grandchildren, Daniel and Ryan Gallagher.

Donations may be made in Larry's memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.

A time of visitation with viewing will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, with a vigil rite service at 7 p.m., in the memorial chapel of Pierce Bros. Griffin Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at St. Mary Magdalen Church (at Crestview Avenue and Las Posas Road) in Camarillo. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery in Oxnard.

Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is Pierce Bros. Griffin Mortuary, 1075 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo; phone 1-805-482-2711.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Aug. 22 to Aug. 25, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Gallagher

14 Entries

Pete & Glenda Johnson

September 7, 2006

To All of Larry's family: We are sorry that we did not know until today of his passing.

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Larry was a joy to know and a loyal employee for decades.

May the Lord give His Peace to all of you at this time of sorrow.

Darwin Tolzin

August 24, 2006

Jean I extend our deepest sympathies to all the family. We are in the Netherlands now coaching. I will always miss the days living next to you. The times coming thru the fence to socialize. You will be in our thoughts.

Darwin & Jean

Barbara Keith

August 24, 2006

My deepest sympathies to all of you during this difficult time. Larry was always such fun. You are in my prayers.

Don and Sheila Dziak

August 23, 2006

Pat, Don and I will always remember Larry, and of course, the spoons! So sorry to hear this news. We had a great K of C Family while we were in Camarillo. May he rest in peace! Don and Sheila Dziak

Lynne Coulter

August 23, 2006

While we can not be with you in person we are certainly with you in spirit. Uncle Lar lived a beautiful life full of love and happiness creating many special memories with his family near and far...I can't help but smile when I think of him at the family parties, doing "who me?" with my mom and playing the spoons...I hope you find peace and comfort in each other and hold on to the happy times as Uncle Lar joins Pop, Aunt Marie, Uncle Jim and Peter and the other "Gallagher Guardian Angels" above. You are in our hearts and prayers as you say goodbye to such a wonderful man.

Love- Cousin Lynne, Matt, Julia and Dylan Coulter

Debi and Brad Gummer

August 23, 2006

We were so sorry to hear about Larry. He was so devoted to his family and you were all so lucky to have had him in your life. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone he met and will be missed by many. He will still be watching over his family as he always has, it will just be from a better place. We will keep your family in our prayers. We love you all!

Karen Bayless

August 23, 2006

Doreen, our sympathy to you and to all of your family on the loss of your dad. I know you were very close and will miss him very much.

Love, Karen & Dan Bayless

Marissa Sadecki

August 22, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will always remember Uncle Lar for putting smiles on everyones faces with the way he played the spoons. I will miss him but always remember that hes with Aunt Marie and uncle Jimmy. We've just gained another guardian angel to look over us.

Suzanne (Gallagher) Tornillo

August 22, 2006

Just wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will miss Uncle Lar very much. Love to you all, Sue, John, Kelsey, Danielle and Joseph Tornillo

Gino Iacovella

August 22, 2006

Dear Janice, Warren and family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad, father-in-law and grandfather. Our prayers are with you.

Bernie & Lauri Kay (&family)

August 22, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love-Coryn, Vinnie & Liam Toldt

August 22, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Judy Maggio

August 22, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to all the family, we'll miss Uncle Lar greatly

Maureen,Kenny&family Sadecki

August 22, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.