David P. Gallagher, Sr.
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David P. Gallagher Sr., cherished husband, loving father, and grandfather passed away Saturday December 19th, 2020 at the age of 72. He was surrounded by his family at his home in Vero Beach FL.
Born in New Haven CT, he was the son of the late James T. Gallagher Jr. & the late Barbara (Brosnan) Gallagher. He is preceded in death by his Brother James T Gallagher III.
Dave Sr. is survived by his loving wife and "Pretty Lady" Janet Gallagher of 46 years, daughters Daryl (Ron) Davenport, Gretchen (Scott) Harders, son David (Laura) Gallagher Jr., 7 grandchildren Alex Davenport, Wesley Davenport, Hannah Davenport, Ryan Evans, Hailey Evans, Paul Evans, and David Gallagher III, sister Jackie Eastman, brother John Gallagher, and sister in-law Roxie Gallagher and many loving nieces and nephews and of course his dog, Bandit.
Dave was always quick with a kind word, a compliment, and had an infectious personality. It is no surprise that he had a thriving career in sales. Dave served as the Executive Vice President and National Sales Manager for Fieldcrest-Cannon whereby his family relocated from Fairfax, VA, to Kennett Square, PA, to Bloomfield Hills, MI, to Coral Springs, FL, to Wycoff, NJ, to Dunwoody, GA, to Chatham, NJ, and back to Dunwoody, GA. Putting his family first (to stop relocating), Dave reset his career as an Insurance Executive for AGA Insurance and later Brown & Brown Insurance. He retired at age 65.
Golf was always an important part of Dave's life. Dave played collegiate golf for St. Leo University in Central Florida. Dave's passion for golf led Dave and Janet to gain many happy memories and friendships by way of Dunwoody Country Club in Atlanta, GA, John's Island Club in Vero Beach, Fl, and Quail Valley River Club in Vero Beach, FL. In 1986 he was the Club Champion at Dunwoody Country Club in Atlanta, GA. Dave enjoyed countless rounds of golf with his wife, children and grandchildren, and his best friends.
Dave's passion for golf paled in comparison to the love he had for his family, and excitement for creating special moments with his family. Some stand-out memories would include hosting holidays at home, trips to the zoo and to the aquarium, trips to Disney World, Boston, and the beach, golfing with the grandkids, taking the entire family on an Alaskan Cruise, and playing in many John's Island Member Guest golf tournaments with his son. Dave's favorite kind of day would be a spring day grilling steaks with The Masters on TV, watching his grandchildren play in the pool at his home in John's Island, Florida - all after playing 18 holes with his "Pretty Lady."
A private service for Dave Sr. will be held on Wednesday December 30th and will be limited to immediate family members. Due to COVID-19, a Celebration of Life will be held with immediate family and with extended family and friends later in 2021. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Visiting Nurse Association of Vero Beach, FL, Donate Today - VNA & Hospice Foundation Vero Beach, FL (vnatc.org), the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation, or the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County. Donation Form (donorperfect.net).
Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com