Ralph J. Gallagher

Ralph J. Gallagher, 61, died unexpectedly at home in Stoughton on Friday, November 30. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Sheehan) Gallagher. Born in W. Hartford, CT, he grew up in Milton and was a graduate of Newman Prep in Boston. He attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. He was a resident of Stoughton for the past 28 years. Mr. Gallagher was an U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a Hearings Officer with the Veteran's Administration at the regional office in Boston for 35 years before retiring in 2004.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Gallagher is survived by his daughters, Erin M. Gallagher of Norwood, Megan E. Costa and her husband John J., Molly A. Gallagher and Caitlin M. Gallagher all of Stoughton and the late Katie Anne Gallagher. He was the brother of Judith A. Gallagher of Rockland and son-in-law of Albert E. Sheehan of Dennis. He was the dear friend of Tom Joyce of Dorchester. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Tuesday, December 4 at 8:45 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Brendan Church, Dorchester at 10 AM. Visiting Hours Monday 4-8 PM. Burial will take place at Milton Cemetery in Milton. Donations in Ralph's memory may be made to Joslin Diabetes Ctr., 1 Joslin Place, Boston, 02215.