Patrick Gallagher
1955-11-16 2013-01-12He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Mentor, where he volunteered for the church festival, the Irish-American club in Euclid and was a 1974 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Mr. Gallagher had a large heart; he gave all he had and more. He devoted all of his time and effort to his loved ones, workers, and community. Mr. Gallagher sponsored numerous youth sports teams in the area and he enjoyed anything that had to do with his children and their sports teams
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Bridget; and children, Sean, Ryan, Caitlin, Megan and Brendan Gallagher. He also leaves his mother; three brothers, three sisters and other loving family members. Patrick was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Gallagher; uncle, Norman Gallagher; and cousin, Joseph Newsome.
Pat Gallagher's obituary as supplied by Bridget
Pat worked with me after high school and eventually became a highly skilled construction professional. He formed Timberline Construction in the early ‘80’s and began framing homes all across northern Ohio. Contractors valued his ability in all aspects of construction and knew Pat would complete his work on time and on budget. After his diagnosis of Stage 4 Melanoma, Pat fought through the treatments to successfully guide his family and Gallagher Construction for 17 years. Pat was one of the most talented construction guys I’ve ever met. He was also an incredible father to his 5 children and a loving husband to his wife, Bridget for nearly 35 years. Above all, he was a loyal friend, trusted advisor and a proud member of the class of 1974.
tribute by Russell Berzin