John Edward Gallagher (October 2, 1934 – January 16, 2015)

John Edward Gallagher (October 2, 1934 – January 16, 2015)
John Edward Gallagher (October 2, 1934 – January 16, 2015)

ROCK SPRINGS — John Edward Gallagher, 80, of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Deer Trail Assisted Living in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Mr. Gallagher passed away following a brief illness.

He was born on October 2, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late William Edward Gallagher and Effie Lanting.

Mr. Gallagher attended schools in Chicago, Illinois and graduated from Harrison High School with the Class of 1954.

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He married Bernice Marie Menghini in Rock Springs, Wyoming on March 30, 1957 and she preceded him in death on May 30, 2014.

Mr. Gallagher served in the United States Air Force.

He worked at Union Merc, Safeway and as a custodian for School District #1 for many years.

Mr. Gallagher was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Fraternal Order of Eagles, #151 and Young At Heart Senior Citizen’s Center.

Survivors include three daughters Kathleen Vesco of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Margaret Woodward of Kemmerer, Wyoming and Karen Gallagher of Billings, Montana, one brother William “Bill” Gallagher; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; one niece and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bernice Marie Gallagher and one brother Dan Gallagher.

Following cremation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 23, 2015 at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs, Wyoming. A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 6:00 P.M. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the church. Private Family graveside services will take place. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, one hour prior to the rosary and on Friday at the church one hour prior to the funeral.

The family of John Edward Gallagher respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Young At Heart Senior Citizens Center, 2400 Reagan Avenue, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901