Joseph Francis Gallagher

Joseph Francis Gallagher, Age 77, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on January 8th from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Tom & Bess Gallagher of Lima, Ohio and sister, Margaret K. Gallagher. He is survived by his wife on 42 years, Roberta and his 6 children, Kathy, Debbie, Mike, Pat, Tim and Mary Gallagher and his step children, Mitchel, Paul, Bob and John Mascoe along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joe graduated from St. Rose Catholic High School in 1953 and began a 55 year career in the paint industry, first for Foy Johnson Paint Co., then for Fuller O’Brien. Joe loved his job so much that after retiring from 17 years at Sherwin Williams Co., he continued to work part time at Lowes in Mesa, AZ.

Memorial Service will be held at Sunland Village East, Rosewood Room at 2:00pm on Friday, January 11th, 2615 S. Farnsworth Drive, Mesa, AZ 85209. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to Hospice of the Valley, www.hov.org/donate or 1510 East Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, 400 South Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85206, (480)830-4422. Please visit www.MariposaGardens.com to leave a tribute to Joe.