Jim is survived by his mother, Dorothy (Lucas) Gallagher; his wife, Kathy (Thomas) Gallagher; and his step-daughter, Michelle Cattuti (David Williams); his niece, Dawn Ellis, and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins too numerous to mention.
He is predeceased by his father, James E. Gallagher, Sr., brother, Kevin Gallagher; his maternal grandparents Anna and William Lucas, and his paternal grandparents Helen and Leo Gallagher.
Jim was born in Danbury on June 9, 1949 to Dorothy Lucas and James E. Gallagher, Sr. He graduated from Danbury High School, and prior to his retirement was a self-employed contractor. On April 17th, 2000 he married the love of his life Kathy, who was introduced to him through her daughter Michelle, and then became his daughter and one of his best friends.
Jim was an avid golfer who took his game very seriously as his friends will attest. He was the most content on a golf course or driving range, hitting balls for hours. Jim also enjoyed endless hours driving his car through the countryside, enjoying the sights along the way.
He was a devoted son who cared for his mother and was always there to help anyone in need. Jim had a huge heart and will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune to know him.
Services will be conducted at 7pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury. Interment will be private.
Friends will be received from 4pm-7pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the Green Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to the animal shelter or rescue of your choice.
For further information, go to www.thegreenfuneralhome.com.
