Biography

James "Michael" Gallagher, 64 of Southbury died Tuesday November 3, 2009 at Southbury Training School surrounded by his extended family.

Michael was born in Waterbury January 31, 1945 son of the late James P. and Winifred (Hancock) Gallagher.

He is survived by 5 brothers and sisters and their spouses Maurie Hebert of Watertown; Ann DeMarest and her husband James of Watertown; Andrew Gallagher and his wife Cynthia of Watertown; Rosemary Adams and her husband Gary of Watertown and Richard Gallagher and his wife Karen of Southington. 14 nieces and nephews and 18 great nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Friday at 9:15 am from Hickcox Funeral Home 195 Main St Watertown to St. John the Evangelist Church for a mass at 10:00am. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday morning from 8:30 am until the time of the service

Michael’s family would like to thank the Southbury Training School staff for the loving care they gave Michael for the past 50 years.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Watertown Area Association for Special Citizens in care of Rocco Calabrese Litchfield Rd Watertown 06795 For more information or to leave an online condolence please visit www.hickcoxfuneralhome.com

Mass of Christian Burial

Friday November 6, 2009, 10:00am at St John the Evangelist Church
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Calling Hours

Friday November 6, 2009, 8:00am - 9:15am at Hickcox Funeral Home
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Funeral Services will be held Friday at 9:15 am from the Hickcox Funeral Home to St. John the Evangelist Church for a mass at 10:00. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery.