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John Gallagher Obituary

GALLAGHER, JOHN MICHAEL (Age 70)

"Jack", a resident of Ashburn, VA since 2001, died on Sunday August 23, 2006 in Leesburg, VA. Mr. Gallagher is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years Mrs. Jean M. Gallagher of Ashburn, VA; four children, Barbara Gallagher-Roe of Rochester, NY, Gary Gallagher of Fairfax, VA, Karen Gallagher of Alexandria, VA, Brian Gallagher of Leesburg, VA; four sisters, Pauline Everson, Linda Farrell, Mary Moses, Betty Walker; six grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2006 at St. John Newmann Catholic Church, 11902 Lawyers Road, Reston, VA. Interment will take place at a later date in White Haven Memorial Park, Rochester, NY. Mr. Gallagher was born April 28, 1936 in Scranton, PA to the late John Francis and Mary O'Hara Gallagher. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. Mr. Gallagher resided in Rochester NY until moving to Oakton, VA in 1984. He worked for the Gannett Company for thirty years. At the time of his retirement in 1998 he was the Director of Flight Operations. Mr. Gallagher was an avid golfer and member of the International Town & Country Club, Fairfax, VA. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by LOUDOUN FUNERAL CHAPEL, Leesburg, VA

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 25, 2006.

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Glen MacGregor

August 29, 2006

We are both sad to hear of Jack's passing and wished we could have been in Virgina or Rochester for his memorial service. We're happy we were able to have dinner and a great conversation with Jack & Jean this last January in Savannah, Ga. We have 40 years of memories to look back on.


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Nancy Trinder-Warner

August 29, 2006

I was so sad to hear of Jack's passing. When I had the pleasure of hosting benefit meetings for the Flight Department, Jack and his staff always made me feel welcome. After he retired, I spoke with Jack on occasion concerning benefit questions and I always enjoyed hearing about his life after Gannett. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed. My deepest condolences to the Gallagher family at this time of sorrow.





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John Kinnas

August 26, 2006

I just learned of Jack's death today and am deeply saddened. I will always remember Jack from my days as a golf professional at International C.C. as well as Belmont C.C. and even saw him as recently as a month ago or so at my new club, Lansdowne. I will always remember Jack's pleasant disposition and gentlemanly manner. My sincere condolences are extended to Jack's family and friends. I know he will be sorely missed.

Karen Plante

August 25, 2006

I am so deeply saddened to learn of Jack's passing. He was such a wonderful, vibrant man and he will be missed by his friends at Gannett. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

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