Christopher Gallagher Jr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Christopher Gallagher Jr. in Chicopee, Massachusetts, departing on May 10, 2026 at the age of 85. Christopher leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Christopher Gallagher and Flora Gallagher (Kief); his wife Patricia Gallagher (Kizcek); and his brother Thomas Gallagher. He is survived by: his children, Christopher Gallagher, III (Nydia) of Chicopee, MA, Shannon Gallagher (Jason Tittle) of Saco, ME and Seamus Kief Gallagher of Springfield; his grandchildren, Poppy, Tara Silber (Mike Switzer) of Lyman Maine, Evan Silber (Eva Melnik) of Encino, CA and Rachel Gallagher of West Baldwin, ME; his great grandchild Sophie Dorothea Switzer; and his siblings, Sue Skibinski (Robert) of Chicopee, MA, Donnie Gallagher (Karen) of Amherst, MA, Ronnie Gallagher (Laurie) of Sturbridge, MA, Tim Gallagher (Jane) of Longmeadow, MA, Marty Gallagher of Jacksonville, FL, MaryLou Pieczarka of Westfield, MA and Nancy Bates (Ralph) of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services (15 Ludlow Ave, Springfield, MA 01151). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services (15 Ludlow Ave, Indian Orchard, MA 01151).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
