Edward L. "Ed" Gallagher, Jr.

Edward L. “Ed” Gallagher, Jr., 71, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2024. His loving family was by his side. He was the loving husband of Cynthia E. Petrich, having celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary in April 2024. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Edward L. and Monica (King) Gallagher.

Ed was a 1971 graduate and a former basketball player at Dieruff High School in Allentown. He last worked as the director of buildings and grounds for the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 in Tatamy, PA, until retiring in 2003. Ed served on the Bethlehem Area School District school board and the Bethlehem Area Vo-tech Board from 1983-2003. He was the former director of Special Olympics at IU 20. Ed was also a lifetime member of PIAA. He greatly enjoyed being a Pop-Pop to his two beloved granddaughters.

In addition to his wife, Cindy, he is survived by his sons, Edward W. (Annie) Gallagher of Allentown and Daniel R. (Deanne) Gallagher of Slatington; granddaughters, Emma and Mia Gallagher; sisters, Monica Dronenburg and Maureen Gallagher, both of Allentown; mother-in-law, Eleanor H. Petrich of Cherryville. There will be a graveside memorial service held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3 PM at Jacob’s Union Cemetery, 8373 Kings Highway New Tripoli. Rev. Thomas R. Hamilton will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ed’s name may be sent to Forgotten Felines and Fidos, Inc. at P.O. Box 62 Germansville, PA 18053.

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