In Memoriam : Arthur Gallagher
Arthur Henry Gallagher - age: 87
(January 07, 1925 to January 29, 2012 ) Resident of Norwalk, Connecticut Visitation Information: Services and internment were private. A celebration of Art's life will be held in the future. Memorial contributions in Art's name may be made to: Hearing Loss Association of America, SW Connecticut Chapter, 334 Sunrise Hill Lane, Norwalk, CT 06851-2152 Obituary: Arthur Henry Gallagher born Canterbury, England, January 7, 1925 passed on with dignity Sunday January 29, 2012 at Norwalk Hospital in the presence of his family. Survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Gigi Gallagher, sons Michael and wife Jane of Woodbury, CT and Mark of Norwalk, CT. At his bedside was his brother Peter and wife Eileen over from Stone, Buckinghamshire, England. Grandsons Christopher, wife Nancey, Brendan and wife Sonja of California grieve his passing. He grew up in London in the height of the Blitz and joined the Fleet Air Arm as Telegraphist/Air Gunner flying "Barracudas" from HMS Furious, Squadron 830. Took part in the bombing of the German Battleship "Tirpitz" in July 1944. He brought his family to America after graduating from Acton Technical College in Engineering. As Associate Professor, he built the department of Mechanical Engineering at the Norwalk Technical College. Art was known for his lifelong commitment to community service. Avocations included scoutmaster of Troop 69, youth baseball and soccer coaching, community theaters, facilitator for Lifetime Learners of Norwalk Ct in opera, chess and member of the Special Events Committee. Services and internment were private. A celebration of Art's life will be held in the future. Memorial contributions in Art's name may be made to: Hearing Loss Association of America, SW Connecticut Chapter, 334 Sunrise Hill Lane, Norwalk, CT 06851-2152 |
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Thomas Petrone - February 3, 2012  Contact this person
My wife Cheryl and I are so sorry to hear of Art's passing. We both knew him through our involvement in community Theatre. He was a kindhearted and gentle soul and will be missed. Our deepest sympathies to Art's family in this difficult time.
Constance Keavney - February 3, 2012 Contact this person
Art was a good man and very generous with his time. Jim and I enjoyed many years of his opera courses; Jim also helped with the computer classes at the senior center, and Art was always eager to help anyone who wanted to know something. We pray for comfort and peace for his family, especially Gigi, in knowing how many people were touched by his life.
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