William was the beloved husband of Christine and loving father of Doreen and Kathy. He is also survived by his brother Edward Gallagher and sister Patricia Wahlers.
He was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary Gallagher and his siblings, Jack, James, Robert, Maureen Corvino and Jean Plumstead.
William was a Vietnam Vet, who served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He was an ironworker for 30 years with Local 545. He then worked for 15 years for the Livingston Board of Education, from where he retired.
He loved his dogs, Notre Dame Football and time spent with family.
Donations in William’s memory may be sent to SemperK9.org, an organization that rescues dogs and trains them to help enhance the life of veterans with disabilities and their families.
To leave online condolences and fond memories of William for the Gallagher family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com
Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, NJ was entrusted with the arrangements.