Joseph J Gallagher

Joseph J. (“Joe”) Gallagher, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in the comfort of his home. He was 89. Born November 30, 1923 in Philadelphia, to John and Sara (nee Buchanan) Gallagher, Joe was a 60 year resident of Mt. Holly. He proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1943-1946 where he served in the Pacific Theater, specializing in aviation maintenance. Joe met his future bride, Jane (nee Rogers) at a USO dance in Greenville, N.C., and they married June 8, 1946. They moved to New Jersey to raise a family. As an independent insurance agent, Joe founded and owned the Joseph J. Gallagher Insurance Agency until his retirement in 1988. Jane and Joe enjoyed many winters residing in Seminole, Fla. Joe enjoyed spending time with family, dancing, bowling, traveling and watching his Phillies games. An avid golfer, he was a 35 year member of Burlington Country Club and enjoyed playing often. As a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Holly, he served on the Board of Trustees. He belonged to various clubs and organizations over the years. Joe touched the lives of family and friends with his warmth, his listening ear, easy smile and quick wit. He loved a good joke and enjoyed making others laugh. He was preceded in death by Jane, his loving wife of almost 60 years; his beloved son, Keith; his parents; and brothers, Jack and Ed Gallagher. He is survived by his two daughters, Terri D’Entremont (Rocky), of Mt. Holly and Debbie (nee Gallagher) Stockhausen, of Largo, Fla. Joe was “Pop-Pop” to grandchildren, Shane (Caiti), Jason (Regina) and Ashley D’Entremont, and Sean (Nicole), Keith (Vanessa) and David Stockhausen; and great-grandchildren, Hannah, Alex, Colin, Emma, Gavin, Ciara, Nikayla, Camron, Tristin, Kyle, Jacob, Ace and Cali. We extend a heartfelt thank you to Mari Homawoo of Comfort Keepers, for her support, enduring compassionate care and friendship during Joe’s final months. Relatives and friends are invited to visit, Monday, March 25, from 12p.m to 1:30p.m., with a Life Celebration service to follow, at the First Presbyterian Church, 125 Garden St., Mt. Holly. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joe’s memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or the Mount Holly Library, 307 High St., Mt. Holly, NJ 08060. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Perinchief Chapels, Mt. Holly. Sign the guestbook or share a memory at www.perinchief.com.

Joseph J Gallagher

November 30, 1923 - March 16, 2013