GANSEVOORT – Bryan J. Gallagher, 79, of Gordon Lane, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 1, 2024, following a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Born September 3, 1944, in Troy, he was the son of the late Norbert and Helen (Wood) Gallagher.
Bryan was a 1963 graduate of Troy High School. He worked for Firestone for several years then went on to a higher-level role for Al Tech Specialty Steel Corp in Watervliet. He worked there for many years until its closing in 1999. To Bryan, it wasn’t just a job, it was another family.
He was a proud member of the Watervliet Elks Lodge #1500 and the Emerald Athletic Club in Troy where he loved to play darts.
Bryan was a huge fan of the New York Giants. He loved to watch them play. He had a knack for the stock market and was great at day trading. Somehow, he always knew what and when to buy and sell. Bryan often enjoyed going to the Saratoga Race Course to watch the horse’s race.
He loved going on walks through his neighborhood and nature trails. No matter where Bryan went there was never a stranger he didn’t speak to. He could carry on a conversation with anyone. Bryan was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
In addition to his parents, Bryan is predeceased by five sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include his loving partner of 24 years, Elaine Porlier of Gansevoort; his daughters Terri Gallagher of Charlotte, NC, Jackie Gray of Troy, and Chrissy Gallagher of Troy; granddaughter, Sarah Gray of Troy; and a future great-grandson. Bryan is also survived by Elaine’s children, Kenneth (Suzanne) Bump, Jr., and Keith (Sharron) Bump of Delaware; grandchildren, Courtney, Brittnay, Tiffany, Anthony, and Angelina; and great-grandchildren, Gauge, Carlie, Brinley, and Teddy.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 1 pm to 4 pm at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 11 am at Church of St. Mary’s-St. Paul’s, 11 Wall Street in Hudson Falls.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Bryan’s name be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 100 Park St., Glens Falls, New York 12801.
Daddy,
I am your father’s daughter. Who I am in large part is because of you. You will be missed by many and you set the bar for all the men in my life. Safe travels….OXOXO
Terri, Jackie and Chrissy, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I have so many wonderful memories growing up and spending time at your house. Your dad was always so kind and made me feel like family. He always made me laugh and put a smile on my face. God Bless