Francis (Frank) J. Gallagher

Francis (Frank)  J. Gallagher, 94, of Margaretville,  NY passed away January 13th after a sudden illness.  Frank was predeceased by: his brother, Edward; and son Francis Jr.

He is survived by: his wife, Patricia; sisters Helen and Margaret; his children Mary (David), Bernard, Daniel (Rita), Edward, Michael (Kathleen);  Patricia (Stephen) and grandchildren: Kristin, James, Matthew, John, Jane, Nicole and Michael.

Born December 22, 1928, to Edward and Mary (McCarron) Gallagher, Frank was raised in Maspeth,  NY, the eldest of 4 children.

Frank attended Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx. He then attended Fordham University.

In 1953, Frank served in the Korean War and was stationed in Labrador where he was an editor of the base newspaper.

After serving in the Korean War, Frank worked for IBM Sales selling Selectric typewriters.  In 1955, Frank made his best pitch at a tea social in Whitestone N.Y. where he met the love of his life, Patricia (Kane) Gallagher. The story goes that he told her, “ I put out a good cigar to ask you to dance”.

They were married in 1957 and raised seven children in Manhasset NY. In 1971, they bought a house in Margaretville where they retired in 1997.   

Frank will be fondly remembered sitting in his easy chair with a crossword puzzle in hand and pipe in mouth. 

A Catholic Mass will be held on Monday January 30, 2023 at Sacred Heart in Margaretville at 11am with Father Paul Mijas officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Mountainside Residential Center; 42158 NY-28, Margaretville, NY 12455;  c/o Amy Grant