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Joseph Gallagher Obituary

Joseph Robert Gallagher MT. PLEASANT - Joseph Robert Gallagher, Jr., 73, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his home. He is survived by his wife Cynthia (Cindy) Teeter of Mt. Pleasant, SC, daughter, Barbara Gallagher of Pittsburgh, PA., son, Robert (Bob) Gallagher, Portsmouth, VA., sister, Virginia (Ginny) Zemaitis, Pittsburgh, PA., and by nieces, a nephew, and many cousins. He was the son of the late Joseph R. Gallagher and the late Caroline Chajewski Gallagher. Joe lived in Mt. Pleasant and previously lived in Pittsburgh, where he was born and raised. He attended South Hills Catholic High School (now Seton Lasalle), Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA., Gannon University, Erie, PA. He loved to talk to people and his gift was solidified with a kiss of the Blarney Stone. Joe wanted to leave a message for all his friends and relatives. Afterglow, "I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering down the ways. Of happy times and laughing ties and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun; Of happy memories that I leave behind when life is done." A memorial service will be planned. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY, 10306. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2023.

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Sandra Stamegna

April 15, 2023

Cindy,
I am so sorry about your loss. Lost my husband 5 years ago and my heart is with you in your grief.
Peace and Love, my friend.

Mel Goldstein

April 11, 2023

I know Joe as a neighbor and from my extended time shared with him on the Egret´s Walk board. He did an amazing job on the board. A bit hard-nosed but just what we needed;). Joe was a friendly, warm person who enjoyed a good laugh. I was gifted with being on his email list that kept me smiling, reminiscing and sometimes laughing out loud. I was shocked to hear of his passing today and send our sincerest regrets to Joe´s family.

Jason Hanson

April 5, 2023

Joe was such a great guy who always had the biggest smile on his face and the greatest laugh. He would always pop his head into my office and say, "Don´t you ever go home?!" I remember him telling me many times how much he was enjoying his retirement. My deepest sympathies to Cindy and the family.

David Connell

April 5, 2023

As is the case with many of my friends, I met Joe through golf at Dunes West. He was always a joy to be around. Witty and quick to laugh with that robust laugh of his. He made everything he was involved with more fun. We worked together to plan several Member/Guest tournaments over the years and did much of the planning in his man cave over a few beers. He was a great guy and a good friend who will be missed.
David Connell

John Carey

April 4, 2023

Joe was my first golf buddy in Charleston.

I met Cindy at the mailbox and she walked me back to their home and introduced us because she wanted him to have a golf buddy. He was a great one.

We made great memories in the neighborhood and on the golf course. Joe always put a smile on the faces of the people he was with.

He will be missed!

John Carey

Jeanne & Chris Banach

April 4, 2023

Joe--You left us too soon, but with lots of happy memories! We will miss the hot peppers from your garden!! Our sincere sympathy to Cindy and family.

Melissa Corrigan

April 3, 2023

My condolences to your family during this time. Thinking of you!
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Our Sincerest Sympathies, Jane and Tom Wolfe

April 3, 2023

Cindy, family and friends,
Joe was such a fun and good guy! We will all miss him! Cindy and all - we will keep you in our prayers. RIP Joe!

Deborah Hall

April 3, 2023

Sorry for the loss of your father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie & Brett Hall

Gail & Bill Schneider

April 3, 2023

Deepest sympathy Cindy and the whole family. Memories of a great friend: 60th surprise birthday party, weekend golf and The Snee member-guest, Savi, Irish car bombs, perogies, St. Patty's day party, 6 months to St. Patty's day party, cashew brittle, September birthday's dinners, the list goes on. Thanks so much for being our friend. We miss you and love you.

Chuck and Kathy Jenkins

April 3, 2023

Our prayers to Joe and his family. He was a great guy and one of the most friendly and warm people I have ever met. He will be dearly missed. As a fellow Pittsburgher I will truly miss our chats about the Steelers and other local sports teams. God Bless you Joe. Chuck and Kathy Jenkins

Michele Wolf

April 3, 2023

Joe had a great sense of humor! A fun and upbeat person. Always made me smile and laugh. Great guy. Big Steeler fan! He will be missed. Condolences to his family.

Rose Thompson

April 3, 2023

CUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ I'll miss our talks and your awful jokes. Till we meet again. Love you

Jimmy Hutto

April 3, 2023

My sympathies to Joe´s family and many friends! So sorry to learn about Joe´s passing. He was fun to be around and I enjoyed our time together on the golf course and discussing his love of the Pittsburgh Steelers! Heaven´s rooting section for the Steelers definitely has a new member! RIP Joe!
Jimmy Hutto

Ed Dirling

April 3, 2023

Joe and I knew each other from high-school and mostly college days, where we really formed a life-long friendship. We both used to say that each of us were the brother that neither one of us had. As for me, I couldn't have asked for a better one. We stayed friends through all these years; lived for 10+ years a block apart. Visited each other when he moved to SC and I to Florida. We helped each other thru thick and thin. I'll miss you, buddy; I do already. Prayers and thoughts to Cindy and his family.

Sandra Merritt

April 3, 2023

My condolences to the Gallagher family. May God bless you during this time of grief.

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