Hugh Gallagher

Hugh G. Gallagher, 68, lifelong resident of Keansburg, passed away on Sunday October 23rd, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Bronx, New York, prior to moving to Keansburg. Hugh was an Iron worker for Union Local 399, Code Administrator for Howell and Keansburg, Democratic leader in Keansburg for many years, Lifetime member of the Keansburg PTA, 3 time Board pass President, was on the Board of Ed for 18 years, Committeeman for the 4th and 5th district, construction board of appeals Monmouth County, Head of the Harbor Commission, Emergency Management of Keansburg and was very involved in the community. Surviving is his loving wife of 45 years Margaret Gallagher of Keansburg; 2 sons Hugh Gallagher of Middletown and George Gallagher of Keansburg; 3 daughters Margaret Drucker, Patricia Rozzo and Kathleen Gallagher-Cintron all of Keansburg; his brother Michael Gallagher of Utah; his sister Martha Gallagher of Manchester; 5 grandchildren Kristi Ann, Eric, Megan, Hugh and Marisa; 1 great grandchild John Thomas. Family will be accepting friends on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Jacqueline M. Ryan Home for Funerals 233 Carr Ave. Keansburg, On Thursday there will be a mass held at St Ann's Church at 10:15AM. Cremation will be private. Letters of condolences can be sent to www.jacquelinemryanfh.com