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Richard E. Gallagher, Jr.

February 1, 2025

Richard E. Gallagher Jr., 75, of Williams Township, died Saturday, February 1, 2025 in his home.

Born September 9, 1949 in Easton, he was the son of the late Richard E. Gallagher Sr. and Shirley (Vandergrift) Gallagher.

Richard was a welding instructor at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology. Prior to that he was a welding instructor at the Career Institute of Technology for 20 years. He was a chairman of the American Welding Society and was an avid fisherman.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Peggy (DeBleyker) Gallagher; two daughters, Stacey Gallagher and Dana (Gallagher) Mendoza and her husband Devin; and three grandchildren, Braden Richard, Catherine Grace, and Charlotte Linn. He was predeceased by his sister Elaine (Gallagher) Richards.

Services will be private with interment in Raubsville Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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