Christopher N. Gallant

Christopher N. Gallant, 63, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his residence. Born in Fall River and a lifelong resident of the city, he was a son of Cornelia M. (O’Neil) Gallant of Fall River and the late Robert J. Gallant.

A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1975 he served in the United States Army. He worked as an information operator at New England Telephone and AT&T for many years. He was a communicant of Holy Trinity Church.

Music, writing and acting were among Christopher’s main passions. As an accomplished drummer and percussionist, he founded the band Device Cycle and played in several other local groups throughout the years. He also appeared in several films including Armistad, Celtic Pride and Two Good Guys, as well as in the television series Brotherhood. Christopher had an encyclopedic knowledge of literature, music, theatre and film. But it was the great love he had for his nieces and nephews and the opportunity to care for his mother that filled his spirit in his final days. He was a kind and gentle soul.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by five siblings, Father Jon- Paul Gallant of Attleboro, David M. Gallant and his companion Dawn Dubois of Fall River, Peter J. Gallant and his wife Carmen of Providence, Timothy F. Gallant and his wife Robin of Somerset and Elizabeth A. Green and her husband Jonathan of Cambridge and many nieces, nephews and two great nephews. He was the brother of the late Robert J. Gallant, Jr. and James H. Gallant.

Due to current restrictions on public gatherings, his funeral services at Holy Trinity church on Wednesday February 3rd will be private but available on our Facebook Livestream found under Mr. Gallant's services. Contributions in his honor may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Trinity Parish. To send an online tribute, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com