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John Gallagher Obituary
Gallagher, John "Jack" W. 69, of Elk Grove Village for 40 years. Beloved husband for 47 years of Anne "Dolly" (nee Faso), loving father of Debbie and Joseph M. (Julie) Gallagher and Donna M. (William) Kohler, cherished grandfather of Nicholas, John and Christian Kohler and Daniel and Jack Gallagher, dear son of the late Mary Lundquist and the late William Gallagher, fond brother of Mary Morales, dear son-in-law of the late Rose and Joseph Faso, adored uncle of many nieces and nephews, friend to many. He was an Army Veteran and enjoyed a short retirement from the vending industry. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Thursday, at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 Arlington Hts. Rd., Elk Grove Village. Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Friday, at St. Julian Eymard Church. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to GiGi's Playhouse for Downs Syndrome, 1069 W. Golf Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60194. Info: 847-640-0566. 
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Sue McDermott
August 31, 2006
Donna,
My thoughts are with you and your family. May you remember the laughter, love, and memories of your dad.
Aloha meke pumehana,
Sue McDermott
Brenda Yagla
August 17, 2006
Dear Deb, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please take some time now for yourself and to be with your family. If there is anything I can do or help with I'm only a phone call away. Your Tyco friend always, Brenda.
Frank and Brenda Piscopo
August 17, 2006
We feel blessed to have become your neighbors, we are just sorry we didn't move next door years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Jack was a wonderful man and we will miss him dearly. Our love,
The Piscopo Family, Frank, Brenda Nico, Joey and Gino
Marilyn Osowski
August 17, 2006
Deb, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Dad. May you find comfort in all the joy he brought to your lives.
Mark Coplon
August 16, 2006
Deb,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You always had a smile on your face when you spoke of him. Take heed in the comfort of friends we feel your pain..
Jeff Cleveland
August 16, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lisa Perez
August 16, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patti Mundschenk
August 16, 2006
Deb,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time and hope that you understnd that he will be with you always in your heart. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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