my mentor and friend Rest in peace buddy summers of the late 70s. N.W.P.D. Rich Sanguinetti

john was a good cop i was a summer police officer and learned alot from him...via con dios

IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO SERVE IN THE USMC WITH JOHN, WE BOTH MADE IT HOME FROM VIETNAM,WELL MAYBE WE DID IN BODY BUT NOT IN OUR MIND. WE HAVE LASTING MEMORIES THAT NEVER REALLY WENT AWAY. MY WIFE PAT WAS ABLE TO MEET JOHN AND HIS WIFE ANNE WHEN WE VISITIED THEM IN 2000.WE HAD A GREAT TIME WITH THEM.I KNOW JOHN LOVED HIS KIDS VERY MUCH, AND HIS WIFE ANNE . I WILL MISS TALKING TO JOHN ABOUT THINGS THAT HAPPENED TO US IN VIETNAM, HE WAS A GOOD BUDDY . SEMPER FI MY FRIEND

My memories of my young childhood are peppered with summer picnics and reunions with my Nana (May) McEneaney and her wonderful family. It was always a treat for me to see the Gallaghers, each and every one, and I wish we had spent even more time together. Although my memories are few since I was so young, they are all precious to me, and I am blessed to have known John and all the rest of the family. My prayers are with you all, especially Anne, Chic and my dear sweet Aunt Anna that I miss and would love to see again.

I don't think the term "cousin" adequately describes how close we were as kids. More like "brother", "dear friend", "team stinkers" comes to mind. How we spent those endless hours at our family picnics, or summers at the Jersey Shore where it seems there were no worries or pain. Years pass and life gets in the way. We lived far apart but none the less - knowing my cousin John was in the world just made things seem okay. Now gone, as is his sister Dottie, and my dear Uncle Fran I hope they are resting now and free from worries and pain once more. The Lord bless you and keep you, may his face shine upon you and give you peace. My condolences to Johns children, my cousins, Chic and Maureen and their family and most of all to my dear sweet Aunt Anna. I love you all.

From just one of the many (once young) cousins who remembers many wonderful times being together with John, Chic, Aunt Anna, Uncle Fran and all the family, I wanted to send my condolences and all my love to all the family and especially my Aunt Anna. John will surely be dearly missed. Love - Phyllis (McEneaney) Saraceni

I remember my Dad's cousin John especially on our annual trips to the NJ shore each year, where at our family reunion I always looked forward to re-connecting to my Grandmom's siblings' families, including the fun Gallagher family. One of the strongest memories of John etched in my mind (and tastebuds!) was the aroma and flavor of John's bluefish he'd catch the night before the picnic and prepare enough to share for everyone at the picnic up for trying some. As a little girl of about nine I believe it was a taste of this fresh treat from the sea, specially and carefully prepared by John with tomato, onion and spices on the fish wrapped in foil and then cooked over the barbecue that made me a fish lover forever. Thank you John for sharing your angling and cooking talents with the family and for your generosity in sharing your bounty and allowing a little girl to understand how wonderful fish tasted right out of the sea. We love you and miss you and will never forget you!

Dad, Even though it's been a long time since we connected, you were always in my heart and on my mind. I remember being a kid and going to the police station with you and riding in your squad car. I thought you hung the moon. I can't tell you anymore how much I regret all the time wasted and wish we could have it back. Your grandsons and I have so much of you in us that I cherish. Our love of fishing(Nic is obsessed), our great taste in music and our handsome baby faces. Colleen has become a strong beautiful woman any father would be proud of. I am glad that she and Ryan will be there with me to lay you to rest. I pray that you find peace from your pain and I pray for the loved ones who will miss you very much. To Anne and Nanny, no words can express how broken my heart is for you. All I can do is hope you find comfort in knowing my dad is no longer in pain. I don't know how I could possibly miss you anymore than I already did, but I do. Sleep easy Devil Dog, you served with honor. Forever with our love, John Robert Gallagher Jr Nicolas Kennedy Gallagher Colleen Marie Gallagher Knapp Ryan Joseph Knapp

When we were kids, we had many picnics and family get-together's in the summertime with all the aunts, uncles and cousins. What great memories they are. However, as in most families, people moved away and contact was lost which is a sad part of life but non the less it is the way it happens. That's what happened to us. Then a month or so ago, out of the blue there was a message on my cell phone from Johnny. What a surprise!!!! It had been many years since we had seen each other (I think about 20 or so when we were in Florida visiting Aunt Anna and Uncle Fran) but what a wonderful surprise. I called him back but he didn't answer so I left him a message to please call me back. He never did and now feel so badly about not trying to contact him again. I remember when Johnny went into the "Corps" and was shipped off to "Nam". He came home after his tour and everyone was so happy. Then for some reason he chose to go back AGAIN! Never could understand that as a young teen in the 60's, but today it makes me proud. Only shows how much he loved his country and family wanting to keep them safe at perhaps his expense. Again he came home and all was wonderful. He joined the police force in Jersey and was there for quite a while when, in the line of duty, was badly injured and suffered with intense pain for the rest of his life. I can't imagine what that was like but he did. When I had seen him last, we could see the terrible pain he was in . During our visit he never once complained. Now, his pain is gone. The point of this was just to let everyone know what a great person i remember Johnny to be. As i said, I hadn't seen him in years and i can only imagine the impact he's left behind of things I'll never know. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Our love and prayers to all his family, especially his wife Anne, children, his dear sweet mother my Aunt Anna and his brother Chic.

Uncle John will be very missed. This is such a shock to us all...especially to his mother, Anne Gallagher. She was not mentioned in the obituary, so if you would like to reach out to her, she currently lives with Chic and Maureen in Virginia Beach. Uncle John, we are thinking of you and praying for you ... Give our love to PopPop xo DZ

My brother is and always will be my best friend. We didn't always see eye to eye on things......he being a Marine and me a Sailor.....but we always knew that we would be there for each other, no matter what!! From our days in Chambersburg, Pa to the streets of Philadelphia and on in to our years in Levittown (Willingboro), NJ we would always be together. Our summers at the Villas, in Wildwood, were the best days of our young lives and as we grew older we knew they would eventually end. After graduating from high school in 1963 I joined the Navy. A year or so later, when John got out of school, I tried getting him in the Navy but John was hell bent on the guts and glory of being a Marine. In 1965 John joined the Marines and the rest is history. After "boot camp" John served two tours in Vietnam, a tour of duty at Guantanamo Bay (Gitmo) and Key West. We actually did time in the 'nam at the same time. Me onboard a comfy ship while John wallowed in the mud or out in the bush! He never would let me forget that either. John was a cop, a private investigator and a security guard but above all John was a MARINE! And he was proud of it. He loved his boat and the hours he spent fishing in the waters off Florida. John has two great kids, Colleen and John. He has several grand kids and a slew of nieces and nephews. Our mom, Anna (Nanny), and my wife Maureen and I live in Virginia Beach, VA. Our dad, Charles, passed away June 28th, 2012 and our sister, Dottie, passed away January 1st, 2004 and I'm sure they are having a great time getting re-acquainted. I will miss my brother very much and can only hope and Pray that John is finally able to have the peace and relief from all the pain that he has endured over the years. My only regret is that I didn't take the time to tell John that I loved him or that I didn't spend more time with him. John, I will never forget you! I will miss you very much. Semper fi John and I love you.

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