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Robert Gallagher Obituary

Gallagher, Robert F. Age 88. Longtime Flossmoor resident formerly of Hazel Crest and Chicago's South Shore neighborhood/Our Lady of Peace Parish. Graduate of South Shore High School. U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois. Worked for 17 years in concrete pipe sales for Material Service Corp. in Chicago, before joining Robinson Engineering in South Holland, where he became a Partner and served as the Village Engineer for the Village of Tinley Park. He served on the Flossmoor Plan Commision and was a former Board Member of the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Chicago. Husband for 61 years of Lois M. Gallagher nee Brumleve; father of Timothy (Susan), Mark (late Rosemary), Kevin (Rita), and Brian (Trish) Gallagher and Nancy (John) Abouchar; grandfather of Emily (Justin) Peddicord, Maureen, Jack, Bridget, Michael, Ellen and Joseph Gallagher, Max, Ben and Charlie Abouchar; great-grandfather of Ellie and Zach Peddicord; brother of the late Joan Guimond, James and William Gallagher; beloved uncle, friend and colleague of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Sunday January 27th from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Monday, 9:15 AM to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Flossmoor. Mass 10:00 AM. Burial Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. 708 481-9230.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 25, 2013.
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I am very sorry to hear the passing of your father and I will keep you and your family in my daily prayers.

Donna Runyan

January 28, 2013

Dear Gallagher Family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Mr. Gallagher was such a nice man. I'm keeping you all in my prayers, most especially your mom.
Nancy (Kumpfer) O'Malley

January 27, 2013

Eternal Light Shine unto Bob Oh Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him! RIP!! Our condolences to Lois and all the children,
especially those classmates of the McCarron's.
Dennis & Peggy McCarron & family - Pat, Mike & Denny and Mark (in CO), Kelly (IN) Brian (NM) and Mary (OH)

Dennis McCarron

January 26, 2013

Trish, Brian
My deepest sympathy for your loss..Remember the good times..

Rosemary Babiarz..Repeat Boutique

rosemary Babiarz

January 25, 2013

May the God of all comfort be with you in the days ahead.

Bankston

January 25, 2013

Condolences to the Gallagher family from the family of Chuck Ryan, friend and colleague of Mr. Gallagher's from Material Service.

Sharon Ryan

January 25, 2013

Mrs. Gallagher, Mark and family,

I had the pleasure of taking care of Mr. Gallagher for many years in the clinic and want you to know it was an honor to know him. What a kind, respectful, gentleman-rest in peace my dear friend.

Barbara Jensen RN

Barbara Jensen

January 25, 2013

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