Brian Scott Gallagher, 54, of Palmdale, California died on May 13, 2019 at Palmdale Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born October 21, 1964 in Meadville, PA to Ellen (Daly) and Harry Eby. He was adopted by Walter Gallagher, Jr. in 1973. Brian attended Edinboro University after graduating from Meadville Area Senior High School in 1982. After relocating to California in 1988, he was employed for many years as a financial professional with Norwest Financial and Wells Fargo Financial.
He married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Lee (Margie) Shafer in 2004. Together they had a son, Daly James Gallagher. After Daly’s birth, Brian was primarily a stay-at-home dad, and worked with Larry remodeling his Mother’s house. Brian and Larry enjoyed attending many UCLA Bruins football games. Brian and Daly shared a love of sports, and enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, UCLA Bruins football and basketball, and the San Antonio Spurs. His family and friends will remember him for his sharp wit and keen sense of humor.
Brian is survived by his wife, Margie, son Daly, mother Ellen (Daly) Gallagher, aunt Mary (Daly) Kutulakis, sister Pamela (Dana) Paterson, brothers Christopher (Lori) Gallagher and Sean (Christine) Gallagher, step-sister Mary Ellen (Donald) Anderson, step-brother Thomas Gallagher, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Gallagher, Jr. step-brother Walter Gallagher III, nephew Blake Shubert, and cousin Jason Kutulakis.
Messages of condolence can be left at the Joshua Mortuary Palmdale. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Daly’s college fund, They can be sent to Daly Gallagher at 37536 Royal Court Palmdale, CA 93552.
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