Robert Gallagher Obituary

To the Family of Mr. Gallagher:

My condolences on your loss. I didn't know him personally nor did he know me, but he gave me the gift of a Gallagher scholarship to continue my Catholic education. I am forever grateful for his generosity.

Dear Gallagher Family,

I want to express my symphathies for your loss, but I also want to say thank you. Without Mr. Gallagher, I would not be going to a catholic high school, and I thank you and him for that opportunity ....As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, a world without end. Amen.

Dear Gallagher Family,

Our family was so saddened to hear of your great loss. Plese accept our deepest condolences. We were blessed to know Mr. Gallagher through the Gallagher Scholarship program. He was someone who shared so much with those in need and gave us all hope. Our lives along with those of many he helped have been touched and changed because of his generosity. We will remember him in our prayers.

To Bob, Jr. and the entire Gallagher Family,

I have only come to know Bob Gallagher the last few years - as a mentor of Gallagher Scholars. What a beautiful example of Christian service and commitment to make the world a better place. Let us all pray to him for Catholic education and all the fine young people we have in our schools.

My prayers are with all of you!

Sr. Stephanie and all of us at Resurrection High School

dear family of Mr. Gallagher,

Sending my condolences, I am sorry I couldn't attend the funeral, but I just want to say that Mr. Gallagher did alot for everyone and we will alll miss him dearly.

To the Entire Gallagher Family,



I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Gallagher. I am one of the many fortunate people that benefited from his leadership, sense of humor and kind words.



He was one of the great ones, that we rarely find. He truly made a difference and left this world better than he found it. We all will miss his presence among us, but cherish what he taught us through his example. This is why he will always be remembered and thought of with love and respect by all who knew him.



My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and hope that the fond memories of Mr. Gallagher will be a comfort to you.

To Mrs. Gallagher, Rob, Cissy, Annie & Katie,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was one of our favorite "family uncles" and he will be very much missed by all of us. You are in my thoughts and prayers, God bless.

PS. My favorite photo as a little girl was taken with your Dad at my brother's Christening in 1951 -- he had "movie-star" good looks!

Dear family of Mr. Gallagher,

We express our deepest condolences to you all. We had the fortune of knowing Mr. Gallahger and his son, Robert, Jr. at the St. Therese Chinese Catholic School events. Mr. Gallagher, Sr. is a man we will always remember as generous, funny, and truly passionate about life. A privilege to have known him. - Betty, Keith, Lauren & Kelly Uchima

The Faculty, Students, and Staff of St. Mary Star of the Sea School would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Gallagher Family. Mr. Gallagher will be remembered in our prayers and thoughts.

Are you all right, Uncle Bob?

I know you are. Rest in peace, dear Uncle

To Mrs. Gallagher & Family,



As a current Gallagher Scholar, I am thankful that Mr. Gallagher has touched by life. I hope and pray that he will continue to shine in heaven as much as he did on earth. Along with my family, we express our sympathy. Thanks again Mr. Gallagher. May you rest in peace.

I was fortunate to be a mentor to 10 students from fifth grade through high school. Each kid was a recipient of a Gallagher Scholarship. I watched these gifts give each of the kids the opportunity to succeed. Not only did the scholarships provide opportunities for of these students, but in many cases enabled their families to send their brothers and sisters to school. Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher were personally involved and lead by example. The Gallagher Scholarships have changed thousands of lives. Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher have made a difference in the world today, one person at a time. I am very honored to have known Bob

I was privileged to have had Mr. Robert E. Gallagher and his now deceased brother John P. Gallagher as role models and supporters early in my career. Their qualities as businessmen, fathers and husbands are something that I have always tried to emulate. They left the world better then they found it.

My deepest sympathy to all the family members of this generous soul. For thirteen years, I was a Catholic School Principal in the city - always at a "Big Shoulders" school. You will never know the incredible impact for our young people who became "Gallagher scholars" in fifth grade and were supported through the rest of their grade school years by this man's gift. In 7th grade, when the group hosts a dinner for their generous benefactor, the scholars revel in the personal attention Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher gave to each individual. I'm hoping from his vantage point in heaven, Mr. Gallagher has a "bird's eye view" of every one of those now hundreds of young people, whose lives have been so positively affected by his generosity. "Well done, good and faithful servant!"

To The Entire Gallagher Family,



Please accept my sincere sympathies in the death of your beloved Bob. I didn’t work closely with him but when I did have the opportunity to meet him in the hallway or elevator he always greeted me with a smile, a good morning, afternoon or evening. I could tell from just a kind hello, that he was one of those truly gracious individuals who made life so much more pleasant for everyone around him. I am so happy to have known him. He will be truly missed.

On behalf of the entire Aranda Family, our deepest sympathies go out to Mr. Gallagher's family and friends.



One of the great memories I will cherish is sitting in Mr. Gallagher's office, from the time that I was 10 to just before I joined his father's company full-time, and listening to his stories, hearing his laughter and being in awe of the wisdom with which Mr. Gallagher had. I had the privilege of getting to know him through the Gallagher Scholar program from 1995 on out.



He was a rare person, so willing and eager to be selfless. He gave so much to this world, and his ultimate reward is his rightful place in the kingdom of Heaven.



Mr. Gallagher, you touched my life and my family's lives like you would never have imagined. I don't know where I would have been without your emotional support.



My prayers go out to Mrs. Gallagher and the rest of the family. Please know that "Uncle Bob" really made a difference in this world. He will be truly missed, but his legacy will live on in all of us.



He was a saint on Earth, and he will remain that way in our thought and hearts.



May he rest in peace.

To the entire Gallagher Family I wish to express my deepest sympathy at the loss of Bob. It was a pleasure to have known him and be assured that Bob and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I will always cherish the friendship Bob shared with our family and friends. He was a living example of what is good about our country and the Faith he practiced so well. His life in the spirit will be even more powerful for those he touched. We will be forever grateful.

"The Gallagher Way" was truly an inspiration to us all. You will be greatly missed personally and in the insurance world. It was an honor to have known you.

The Chicago Province Jesuits, along with Fr. Ed Daly, SJ in Delhi, India, express their prayerful condolences to Mrs. Gallagher, and to all the family on the passing of Bob, a cherished companion on the journey of faith and service. Be assured of a special remembrance of Bob and all he held close to his heart in the prayers and good works of all Jesuits "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam."

Dear Mrs. Gallagher and the Gallagher Family,



My husband and I, along with Billy(A Gallagher Scholar recipient), were so saddened to here this morning about the passing of Mr. Gallagher. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and may the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead.

From my earliest memories as a child growing up in Evanston, Bob Gallagher and his family were a part of my family's lives. With fondest memories I wish the family peace and the comfort in knowing Bob was loved and lived a full life.

Bob, we miss you so very much! Your kindness, wisdom, leadership and truly funny stories were a guiding light for us all. The Gallagher Way remains as a map for us all to live by. Thank you for writing it. It was an honor to have known you.