Henry Norris ("Shorty") Gallagher, Jr.
Born: Tue., Dec. 28, 1920
Died: Wed., Aug. 19, 2015
Visitation
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sun., Aug. 23, 2015
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 AM Mon., Aug. 24, 2015
Location: St. Jane Frances Church
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Henry Norris Gallagher, Jr., "Shorty" age 94, a resident of Pasadena for 30 years, and formerly of Chillum, MD and Northeast Washington, DC, passed away on August 19, 2015 at his home.
Born on December 28, 1920, in Washington, DC, to the late Irene and Henry Gallagher, Sr., he attended Central High School before entering the US Army, serving as a Staff Sergeant in WWII from 1942 to 1946. He went on to work as a pricing manager for the Washington Drug Exchange, and later, volunteered his free time for Partners in Care and Meals on Wheels. A member of the Knights of Columbus, he was a lifelong Redskins, Senators, and Nationals fan. He was known to be everybody's friend, but what he loved most was spending time with his family.
Along with his parents, Henry is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years: Gertrude R. Gallagher; his son Andrew Gallagher; granddaughter Gina Chillemi; grandson Matt Gallagher; two sisters: Mary Morris and Elizabeth King; and two brothers: Bernard and Paul Gallagher.
He is survived by his two daughters: Connie Gallagher and her husband John Staley, of California, and Dianne Chillemi and her husband Joe, of Mount Airy; his two sons: Mark Gallagher and his wife Colleen, of Pasadena, and Brian Gallagher and his wife Lisa, of Bowie; his grandchildren Marc, Jeff and his wife Wendy, Tiffany and her husband Chris, Zac, Caitlin and her husband Tim, Bryce, Colin, Mike, and Kerry; and his great grandchildren Lexie, Lucas, Kyra, Kylan, Kacey, Logan, Lilly, and Brooks.
The family invites friends to visit at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive on Sunday from 7 to 9 PM. The procession to St. Jane Frances Church will leave the funeral home at 10:30 AM on Monday, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM, with Monsignor Carl Cummings officiating. His burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery will be private. Those who wish may contribute to Partners in Care, 90 B Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, 21122, or to Heartland Hospice, 4 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 307, Catonsville, 21228, and feel free to express your condolences here as well.
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Dolores Sawtell and family
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Posted Thu August 20, 2015
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I want you all to know my heart is saddened at Henry's passing. I say in all honesty that he was always my favorite uncle. How he and my husband, Ed, loved to verbally spar on the subject of politics - Henry a died-in-the-wool Democrat and Ed a died-in-the-wool-Republican. Wouldn't they have a time with the upcoming election!
Again, my condolences to all the family. He obviously loved you all so much.
Dolores Sawtelle
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LARRY ROSEN
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Posted Fri August 21, 2015
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I'M SORRY TO HEAR OF SHORTY'S PASSING. WE BOTH WORKED AT DISTRICT WHOLESALE DRUG DURING THE 50'S-I OFTEN CALLED HIM
PRICER BECAUSE HE DID SO WELL PRICING THE COMPANY INVOICES.
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Eric Vazzana
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Posted Fri August 21, 2015
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 DIGNITY IN WHITE PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent by Eric Vazzana.
Brian,
Sorry for your loss. Your Dad is in a better place reunited with your Mom. Your team from Cisco is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Pat & Jack Michael
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Posted Fri August 21, 2015
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You will be missed, uncle Shorty. I will remember fondly our phone conversations. God bless you and comfort your family during this difficult time.
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Genny & Stan James
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Posted Fri August 21, 2015
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Gallagher Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Henry was such a sweetheart. His whit and smile will be missed by all that knew him. I always enjoyed stopping by to see him when I was in Pasadena. Some visits were longer than other's but I sure did enjoy them. RIP our sweet Henry!!!! All our love to family and friends!
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Margery Donahue
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Posted Fri August 21, 2015
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 Celestial Spray was sent by Soulafa, Lisa, Carolyn and Becky.
Connie: Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Soulafa, Lisa, Carolyn and Becky
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Terri Riddle
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Posted Fri August 21, 2015
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To Henry's Family - Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Father. Henry was a beautiful soul and I always enjoyed my conversations with him. He will be missed. God Bless.
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Jana Downing
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Posted Fri August 21, 2015
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 SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent by Garry .
Always in our hearts.
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Randle Parks
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Posted Sat August 22, 2015
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 MOUNTAIN MEADOW PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent by Randle .
Remembering the family with thoughts of love, support and sympathy
during this difficult time.
Love Randle & Jean Parks
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Kate Durham
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Posted Sat August 22, 2015
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Mr. Henry is a wonderful man and I am so thankful that I got to know him even for a short time. His family is the very best, and he loved them and is loved by them. I send love to the Gallagher family and hold you all in my heart with thoughts and prayers. Rest well Mr. Henry.
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Rich Grace
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Posted Sun August 23, 2015
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sorry to hear of your fathers passing, I am sure after knowing you all these years that he was a good man and father as you are. I believe that death is nothing and they are merely on another plane , I speak to and call on my father as if he is merely in the next room when i need help or are just missing him .i take comfort from the thought of him watching me and smiling when i follow the right path. God bless you and your family and bring you peace and love.
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Elaine & Neil Mays
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Posted Sun August 23, 2015
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We are very sorry for the sadness your family is experiencing at this time. When I was a teenager I was always excited when told that Aunt Trudy and Uncle Shorty were coming to Erie for a visit. Our families always had great times being together and many wonderful memories were created for all. I will always remember Uncle Shorty as a warm, wonderful person with a great humorous personality. He will be missed by all who knew him. God be with your family during this time of sorrow.
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Wanda Edwards
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Posted Mon August 24, 2015
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Colleen, Mark and family, So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
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Teresa Sparklin (sparky)
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Posted Sun August 30, 2015
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Very sorry for your loss. I loved your father. Friends for a short time but memories to last my lifetime.
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Steve & Joan Kosack
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Posted Sat September 05, 2015
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We are so sorry to have heard about the passing of Uncle Shorty. Steve has had wonderful memories of a genuinely kind man. Steve always enjoyed telling me stories of the time in the KofC summer bowling league with Uncle Shorty and Aunt Trudy. They have both occupied a space in his heart and are now together again.
May you take comfort in knowing an additional angel is in Heaven watching over you.
Take care & God bless everyone.
Steve & Joan Kosack
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