Of Bloomfield (formerly of Bayonne); on Tuesday, February 1, 2011; beloved husband of Mercedes (nee: Barbosa); cherished son of Inez (nee: Hohmann) and Charles Gallagher; loving brother of Maureen Gallagher, and Thomas Gallagher and partner Joan Mackiewicz; dear stepfather of Diana and Diego; grandfather of Leandra and Ariana; also an “Uncle” to a number of rescued pets, including his cockatiel Baby.