Patricia A. "Patty" Gallagher, a 35-year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 71 years of age.
Patty was born in Boston on March 17, 1952, a daughter of the late Raymond J. Gallagher and Virginia M. (Brooks) Gallagher. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston Public School system and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1970. Patty worked for BlueCross BlueShield for many years in their clerical department before working as a Clerk at both the Shriners Hospital for Children in Boston and The Dana Farber Cancer Hospital in Boston in their Medical Records Department. In her spare time, Patty enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley, dancing and shopping.
Patty is the beloved longtime companion of the late Hazen Branch. She is the devoted sister of Virginia Gallagher, William Gallagher, Diane Gallagher, Raymond Gallagher and the late retired Boston Firefighter James F. "Jimmy" Gallagher and his surviving wife Lois Gallagher. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Patty's visiting hours on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. with her Funeral Service at 6:30 P.M. in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown. Her burial is private.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Patty's name to The Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St. Boston, Mass. 02114