Herbert Francis "Herb" Gallagher

"Herb" of Missoula, MT and formerly of Garden City, NY died peacefully on September 12th, 2016 at the age of 70. He was the son of the late James J. and Margaret A. Gallagher. Herb is survived by his son James J. Gallagher and daughter-in-law Caroline P. Gallagher of Rowayton, CT, daughter Deirdre G. Howell and son-in-law Shawn M. Howell of Missoula, MT, and son Thomas M. Gallagher and daughter-in-law Margo O. Gallagher of New York, NY. He is also survived by his brother James N. Gallagher and his adored seven grandchildren with whom he recently celebrated his birthday in Bermuda: Andrew L. Gallagher, William D. Gallagher, Drae M. Howell, Ryan M. Howell, Morgan S. Howell, Colin T. Gallagher, and Ella M. Gallagher.

Herb developed life-long friendships as a student at St. Joseph's School, Chaminade High School, the University of Notre Dame, and Syracuse University College of Law. He started his legal career at Hall, Dickler, Lawler, Kent & Howley in Garden City under the tutelage of Leonard Hall. Herb founded a law firm called Gallagher & Gallagher after Mr. Hall passed away and later worked as an attorney for the Town of Hempstead.

Prior to suffering a stroke at the age of 46, Herb was an avid golfer who played courses throughout the world. He was a long-time member and a governor of the Garden City Golf Club and also a member of the Royal Blackheath Golf Club in London. Herb was a devoted follower of Notre Dame athletics, immersed himself in Irish culture, had a deep appreciation of music, and was a consummate entertainer.

A funeral mass will be held at the Church of Saint Joseph at 10:00 AM on September 30th, 2016. Burial will follow the mass at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the RiteCare Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic, 634 Eddy Avenue, Missoula, MT 59812.