GALLAGHER John M. Longtime resident of West Roxbury, passed away on March 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Mary (O’Connor) Gallagher. Devoted father of Marianne McCarthy and her husband Gerry of Medfield, Cathy Malone and her husband John of Foxboro, Michael Gallagher and his wife Andrea of Westwood, Dr. Judith Gallagher and her husband Dr. Ed Caputo of Cranston, RI., Jane Gallagher of Dedham, Sheila Gallagher of Dedham, John Gallagher of West Roxbury, and Liz Gallagher of West Roxbury. Loving grandfather of Sean, Matt, Mike, Greg, John, Liz, Caroline, Ashley, Alanna, Nicole, Eddie, Brianna, Joseph, Sophia, and Savanna. Also survived by 13 great grandchildren. Brother of the late James Gallagher, Mary Mullen, and Peggy Sagar. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Late U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran. Graduate of Boston Latin School and Boston College. John remained a passionate fan of Boston College sports. John worked at Harvard Medical as a CPA.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Thursday, March 9th from 9-10:30am, followed by a Funeral Mass at Holy Name Church, at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Mass National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:45pm.