Edward Patrick Gallagher

Sparta NJ- Edward Patrick Gallagher peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in Newton, NJ. He was 64. Edward was born in Newark, NJ to John and Edna (Siegel) Gallagher. He was raised in East Orange, graduating from Clifford Scott High School. He later attended County College of Morris and Kean University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in business. Edward was most recently employed for the past ten years as a credit manager with Ricoh Corporation, retiring in 2016. He was a communicant of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church in Sparta, NJ. He is predeceased by a brother, Jack Gallagher, his parents; Edna and John Gallagher and his stepfather Peter Montague. Surviving him is his beloved wife of 41 years, Donna (DeBella) Gallagher. A son; Cory Gallagher of Sparta, a daughter, Stacey Gallagher of Hamburg, and two grandchildren; Dylan and Shea Gallagher. Family and friends are invited Monday 4~ 8 pm Goble Funeral Home 22 Main Street Sparta, NJ 07871. A Tuesday 10am Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church 429 Stanhope Rd Sparta, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made in Edward’s name to Market Street Mission, 9 Market Street, Morristown NJ 07960. See: www.goblefuneral.com.