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John Gallagher Obituary
John P. Gallagher
Oct. 19, 1954 - Oct. 7, 2020
QUEENSBURY - John P. Gallagher 65, died unexpectedly Wednesday October 7, 2020 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.
Born October 19, 1954 in Glens Falls he was the son of the late John W. and Phyllis (Campion) Gallagher. John was a graduate of Minerva Central School class of 1972 and was a graduate of Schenectady County Community College. John was a chef his adult life and for the past 40 years was employed at numerous food service companies. He was the former owner of Gallagher's Restaurant on Loon Lake in Chestertown. He was a former member of the Chestertown Rotary Club, also was a member of the Church of the Messiah in Glens Falls and is currently an active member of Zion Episcopal Church of Hudson Falls. He enjoyed traveling with his family to Maine. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 15 years Linda S. Gallagher of Queensbury; one step-daughter, Heather (Jim) Lewis of Gansevoort; one sister, Patricia (Walter Iversen) Perrine of Jacksonville, NC; two grandchildren: Kylee Lewis, Billy Lewis and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Monday, October 12, 2020 at Zion Episcopal Church, 224 Main Street, Hudson Falls.
Due to the COVID -19 Pandemic face masks and social distancing is required at church.
Arrangements are entrusted to Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Pine St., Chestertown, NY 12817.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Gallagher
Raymond Abare
October 4, 2024
John and I went to school together and partied together. We spent a lot of time online we visited each other in the hospital. I miss John as do others I'm sure. It's been 4 years and I still laugh out loud sometimes when I think of him.
Lawrence W. Pratt
October 25, 2020
I am very sorry to hear to hear that John had passed away and he will be missed. I went to school with John and he was a great friend and he will be missed.
Shirley Kosinski
October 23, 2020
Shirley Kosinski
October 23, 2020
Shirley Kosinski
October 23, 2020
A look, a smile, a word, a hug, a kiss BUT one thing for sure is death can never take our memories ... forever n ever in our hearts!
~ Be Joyful In Hope ~
The Kosinski Family
Shirley, Keith, Kory, Brett
Clint West
October 13, 2020
I am so sorry to learn of John's passing. I remember John during our time at Minerva Central School, both elementary and high school. John was always a gentleman and had a kind heart.
I still remember John singing a solo at one of our elementary school Christmas Concerts. I believe I was in 6th grade. John would have been in 5th grade. The elementary grades were combined in the chorus. The Christmas Carol was "We Three Kings of Orient Are". John sang the verses as a solo, and the chorus joined him on the chorus parts. John sang a wonderful solo that evening. I admired him at the time for volunteering to sing solo in the Christmas Concert. John also played first trumpet section, in the MCS high school band. He was a great trumpet player. Later John also took piano and organ lessons from music teacher, Helen Barnes. I lost track of John later in life, but I always remember his great sense of humor and his
willingness to take part in school projects. Speaking of MCS Alumni, John's father, John II, was a classmate. of my father, Lawrence, back in their school years. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sheila Douglas
October 12, 2020
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with John at Kmart and he truly was a joy to work with.
Walt Ramsey
October 12, 2020
John was a great Soul. I knew him when he had his restaurant at Loon Lake. One of my boys worked for John at the restaurant and he was very good friends with my both boys myself and my wife.
They and my wife kept in touch via Facebook over the years.
The World will miss him.
Terri Shambo
October 11, 2020
I worked with John in 1989 when he was the restraunt manager at The Surfside Motel in Lake George. Such a nice person. Most recent years I would often see him at Walmart. So sorry for your loss....prayers to your family
doris prosser
October 10, 2020
john was a very polite person sorry for your loss
Michael and Gerene Lynn
October 10, 2020
Prayers go out to John's family. He was a life time friend. We are MCS alumni who have kept in touch with him through the years. His positive attitude was so admirable as he went through so many challenges! The last time we saw John was at a Dan B. concert in Warrensburg. His birthday is the same as my mom, Esther Badgley, 10/19. They would make a point of sending wishes on that day. They'll be spending their birthdays together in heaven. RIP our friend.
Roberta Daab
October 10, 2020
John was a special person in my life. Since the early days as a Limo driver at the Queensbury Hotel to all the comments back and forth on Facebook, he will always have a place in my heart. My deepest sympathies to Lunda abd your family. A tragic loss
Cathy D. Emerson
October 10, 2020
So sorry to hear about John's passing I always love helping him to the car when I could, he was always very kind to me and I will miss his cheerful hello. Please know my prayers are with you
John G Pettinelli
October 10, 2020
My dear friend of 40+ years. We just talk the other day on Facebook, as we due most of the week, sending jokes, back and forth, and we were planning lunch together again at our favorite seafood restaurant. I am going to miss your sense of humor so much. You inspired me threw my illness till the end, even though you had your own problems. You always thought of others before you thought of yourself. You are the strongest man I know and will ever know. You are a trooper. We had many of laughs threw the years. I promise, I will nevet forget them or you. I will cherish the memories. My sincere condolences to Linda and your family. Your pain is gone, RIP my friend.
Patty bean
October 9, 2020
May he finally have peace. RIP John will miss your text
Gerald "Jerry" Hier
October 9, 2020
Linda, I am so sorry hearing about John's passing. I went to elementary school with John and always remember him as a wonderful person. Unfortunately, after joining the Air Force, I lost track of John, but never his memory.our prayers go out to you and the family! I know John will have a special place in paradise forever! Peace be with you! Jerry
Jill Weidman
October 9, 2020
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. Much sympathy to all the family and many friends he had.
Darlene Robinson Gregson
October 9, 2020
John was so very brave and fought long and hard through many surgeries.... He was a classmate and always so very kind and gentle. Peace be with you John and my prayers to all family and friends; you will be missed.
Honey MacEwan
October 9, 2020
I am so incredibly sad hearing that John has finished his time here with us. He was an inspiration and a pillar of strength. He loved his family and was so proud of them all. I have known John for over 30 years, and he was always ready to tell me a joke when I was going thru my bad years of my own losses and illness. My heartfelt condolences to his entire family and close friends. He was a great friend and his loss will effect anyone that knew him. Rest easy, my friend. Please look for Sally and Joe and tell them I'm okay. d
Jamie(Robinson)Davie
October 9, 2020
If there was every a man that fought hard , it was John. What a inspiration to us all. Everything he had endured the last few years and he would still say someone has it worse than me and push through. I am going to miss his humor and positive nature. Best way to honor him is to be as he was. We can all learn alot from this special human being He will be greatly missed .Fly high John, your work here is done .I will carry on your positivity from here.. atleast I will try=
Helen Fish
October 9, 2020
A good friend from way back. May the Lord hold family & friends in the comfort of His arms...RIP, John
Jerry LaRocque
October 9, 2020
Condolences to the John Gallagher family. I remember his donuts were almost as good as my Mom's! Peace and comfort to his family
Jean Willett
October 9, 2020
Was so sorry you hear of John's passing he surely will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to John's family. I've known John a long time he even worked with my mom, Anne Steuart. Fly high my friend say hi to mom.=O=O=™=™
Raymond Abare
October 9, 2020
I am shocked I was just on line last week. May his faith in God and the Lord Jesus bring him to his new life in eternity God Bless you brother.
Chris Pierce
October 9, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear this news. John was incredibly courageous and kind.
Denise Boland
October 9, 2020
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your husband from church. My prayers are with your family for God's peace.
Lester Armstrong
October 9, 2020
Sad to see his passing. He's had a tough fight. A friend of 50 years.
Mary Kellogg-Mosher
October 9, 2020
Rest in peace, John. You were always a friend of our family and what a great friend you were! Your Irish eyes were always smiling. With sympathy<@
Shirley Ryan
October 9, 2020
My sincere condolences to all of John's family.
Jeffrey and Deborah Kellogg
October 9, 2020
Rest In Peace John. If there is food in heaven they are in for a real treat. You were a wonderful human being and we will all miss you until we meet again at The Big Table. Our condolences to your entire family.
Sylvia Ackerson
October 9, 2020
My deepest sympathies to the family.
Carol Griffen
October 9, 2020
My deepest sympathies go out you Linda, and Patricia, and the step daughter and grandchildren, what a fighter John was, loved seeing his post about his grandchildren, and his beautiful little fur baby , John had a heart of gold, and was one of the best , I am so very sorry to see he lost a battle he fought so hard, he will be in my thoughts and send lots of love and prayers to the family he loved so much , May God Bless you all and hold you all close in this very sad time , Fly high my old friend and keep a watch on your wonderful family
Jeanne Garrand
October 9, 2020
Linda and family. So sorry for your loss.
Jeanne Garrand
Bill & Barb
October 9, 2020
Condolences to John's family. John worked for a time with my father Ernie Murphy at the Poore House. What a wonderful human being he was. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace!
Sue Webb
October 9, 2020
Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful husband with a great sense of humor. You are in my prayers. May he Rest In Peace.
Dawn Scripter
October 9, 2020
You will be missed.you were a special friend .
Vincent E. Leddick
October 9, 2020
It saddens me so to hear of Johns' passing and my heart goes out to his family. John was my sponsor for confirmation and I would occasionally accompany my Father Mike while performing music at Gallagher's. Such a gentle caring soul who will be greatly missed.
Reba &Bud Barnes
October 9, 2020
So very sorry to read this, John sure has gone through a lot these last few years. We send our love, thoughts, to John's family. God bless!
Bob Morehouse
October 9, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a wonderful man. We had many great conversations. His kindness, compassion and sense of humor will be missed. Rest In Peace, friend.
Brenda (Craig) Fosco
October 9, 2020
My deepest sympathy for family and friends.
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