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John Gallagher Jr., 76, of Fair Oaks, passed away on April 29, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Dawn Gallagher; his son, Sean Gallagher; his sisters, Fran (Jim) Drake and Ann (Paul) Kim; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
John was a proud graduate of North Catholic High School. He continued his education at Saint Francis University of Pennsylvania and Geneva College, where he earned a master’s degree in business. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired after 30 years of dedicated military service.
A lifelong enthusiast of model trains, John was a proud member of the Ohio Valley Lines Train Club. He was also a devoted member of Saint Luke the Evangelist/Good Samaritan Church in Ambridge, where he faithfully served in numerous roles over the years.
Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 2:00–4:00 PM and 5:00–7:00 PM at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Saint Luke the Evangelist/Good Samaritan Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Burial will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Rochester.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.