John Joseph Gallagher

Born June 24, 1969 in Waltham Massachusetts, John was the youngest of twelve children of Robert and Eleanor Gallagher. John was a graduate of Waltham High School class of 1987 He moved to Florida in his late teens and worked for as Assistant Manager and Manager at Chick-fil-A and then as Manager at The UPS Stores.

John loved sports and outdoor activities. From the Boston area, he loved the Red Sox and the Boston Bruins but in Florida, became a big fan of the Tampa Bay Rays and The Lightning. He enjoyed playing tennis, kayaking and biking. On visits back home to New England he loved to see the city sights, hike the mountains and enjoy the beaches with family.

John’s favorite thing was to plan trips to Disney theme parks and Florida’s beaches with family, but mostly with his daughter, Rebecca. He was a loving and devoted father.

John leaves behind, his daughter Rebecca, siblings, Kathleen Winarski (Jim), of Florida, Richard Gallagher, Walpole, MA, Bob Gallagher (Carolyn), Hudson, MA., Nancy Veiga (Steve), Ipswich, MA., Paul Gallagher, St Petersburg, Fl, Philip Gallagher (Keith), Virgina, Steve Gallagher (Lilia) Medway, MA. Bill Gallagher (Missy), Hull, MA. Neal Gallagher, St Petersburg, FL., his nephews Mike and Steve, his nieces, Suzanne, Laura, Teresa, Heather, Stephanie and Meghan. John was predeceased by his parents, and his brother Mark and sister Mary.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Meadowlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, located at 4244 Madison Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652, on October 18, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.