Dennis Richard Gallagher

1942 - 2014

Dennis Richard Gallagher obituary, 1942-2014, Madison, CT

BORN

1942

DIED

2014

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Swan Funeral Home

825 Boston Post Road

Madison, Connecticut

Dennis Gallagher Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 21, 2014.

MADISON

Dennis Richard Gallagher, age 71, of Madison passed away April 19, 2014, at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a long battle with heart disease. Beloved husband of Patricia (Kasperwitch) Gallagher. He was born in Beacon, New York on October 1, 1942. He was the son of the late Edward J. Gallagher and Helen F.(Mason).
Dennis was a Sergeant in the Madison Police Department from 1965 until his retirement in 1984. He loved football, fishing and playing golf. But his biggest passion was spending time with his grandchildren .
Besides his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Kathleen LeBlanc Wehrle and Karen Buell and her husband Dane, and nine grandchildren, Richard, Nicole, David, Shannon, Kayla, Dennis, Kenneth, Patrick and Matthew. He is also survived by three brothers Thomas Gallagher, and Charles and Jay Mason.
Family and friends may visit the Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Road, Madison, Thursday , April 24 from 5-8 pm. A Mass to celebrate Dennis' life will take place at St Margaret Church, Madison, on Friday, April, 25, 2014 at 10 am. Internment will follow at All Saints Cemetery,in North Haven. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Yale-New Haven Congestive Heart and Transplant Center, York Street, New Haven, or to a charity of one's choice.
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May 15, 2014

Dear Pat and family,...our hearts are still aching for the loss of Dennis ,he was my cousin,but more importantly our special friend..he was so quick minded and his sense of humor was the very best ! We will carry him in our hearts always? Nancy and Larry

May 11, 2014

Clayton Dana

Dear Patty And familY, I"M Very Sorry To Hear Of The Loss Of Dennis.He Was Always A Very Nice Man And I Had Alot Of Respect For Him. I Hope You Will Be Ok. Best Wishes Clayton Dana

May 1, 2014

Dear Pat and family, I have nothing but wonderful cherished memories of you all.
I am sending prayers for peace and comfort for all of you. My Dad and Mom had wonderful times with you and cherished your friendship always. No matter how long, life seems too short. Just imagining the brothers' in blue reunion in Heaven. With deepest sympathies, love, Olivia Dubeau D'Heilly

May 1, 2014

So sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. He joins a proud crew in the Lords presence. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Bill Dana Jr.

May 1, 2014

Bill Dana

So sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. He joins a proud crew in the Lords presence. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Bill Dana Jr.

April 28, 2014

Dear Patty...wanted to send you my condolences and prayers. So sorry to hear about your husband. With sympathy and hugs, Barbara Ciotti

April 27, 2014

Dear Pat and family,
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your husband and father. Pat nobody cared so lovingly for a husband as you did. You were his rock thru all of his medical problems. I will always remember your dedication. Praying for you.
Mary Jordan

April 27, 2014

DEAR PAT RON & I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT DENNY'S PASSING, HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND FAMILY. RON & DEBORAH ONOFRIO FORMALLY OF MADISON, NOW NORTH PORT, FLORIDA

April 24, 2014

Gloria Timpko

Pat, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I'm honored that I got to know you and Dennis and appreciate the opportunities I had to help both of you. Your love and devotion to him was apparent to everyone who knew you. My prayers go out to you and your family and my hugs go out to you! Gloria Timpko

April 24, 2014

Julie Cassidy

Pat, so sorry to hear about Dennis. Julie Cassidy and Joan Faviana

April 24, 2014

Julie Cassidy

Pat, so sorry to hear about Dennis. Our prayers are with you. Julie Cassidy and Joan Faviana

April 24, 2014

Pat, so sorry to hear about Dennis. Our prayers to you and your family..Julie Cassidy and Joan Faviana...

April 24, 2014

Bob Dudley

Pat and family, So sorry for your loss. I have lots of great memories from working with Denny and our occasional visits.

April 24, 2014

Bob Dudley

Pat and Family, so sorry for your loss. I have some great memories from working with Denny,and beyond. He was a lot of fun to be around.

April 24, 2014

Dearest Denny
May you find peace and comfort with your Angels who brought you to your eternal home.
You will never be forgotten and I have and will always continue to carry my thoughts of how you protected and guided me closely in my time of need.
As a brother, you were there giving me the strength and compassion I needed to survive.
Rest in peace, my dear friend, my Brother. With Love, Joyce Bruno

April 24, 2014

Clifford Kipp

So sorry to hear about your Dad. The Kipp family is thinking about you and sending good energy

April 23, 2014

Susie Manzoeillo

Patty, Kathy & Karen,
So sorry to hear of Denny's passing.
Sending prayers of comfort and strength for the whole family. I smile as I picture him in heaven, sitting at the table with the family in their angel wings, playing pinochle!
I love you all dearly, wish I could be there with you.

April 23, 2014

Della (Blair)Strickland

Denny and my father, George Blair, are sharing memories as we speak. So sorry for you loss Gallagher family... cherish your memories... My prayers are with you all..

April 23, 2014

Francesca Bruno-Candela

Patty, Kathy & Karen,
My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to you all ~ I know it's been a while but we'll always share our special bond growing up in Madison and both Denny and my dad being proud Madison Police Officers.
May he now rest in peace and you all hold special fond memories always in your heart.
Thinking of you all,
Francesca (Bruno) Candela

April 23, 2014

Charlene Lancaster

Dear Pat, Dane, Karen and family,

We are saddened to hear about Dennis and our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Charlene and Andy Lancaster

April 23, 2014

Mike Rollinson

Pat
Heartfelt sympathy with Dennys passing. Always enjoyed working with him. Prayers for you and your family

April 23, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss, my dad & mom is friends with your the famliy tommy & penny your friends with my family for years ,once again i am very sorry for your loss , cynthia criscuolo[james and pat criscuolo]

April 23, 2014

Jim Barr

Pat, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on your loss. May you find the peace in your heart that you truly deserve.

April 23, 2014

Dear Pat & Family
Offerring our love, prayers and deepest sympathys. You are always in our thoughts and we are continuing prayers for you. Love Marianne & Dominick

April 23, 2014

marianne petrillo

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 22, 2014

Michelle Raney

Sorry to hear...Praying for you during your time of loss.

April 22, 2014

Susan Clark

Pat, I was so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. I always enjoyed working with him. My deepest sympathies to you and your family

April 22, 2014

My condolences to Patty and family.

Tom King

April 21, 2014

Judy Cofferen

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sending you a hug from Florida. You will always be in my heart and prayers.

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