Brother Edward Gallahger, Fsc

BROTHER EDWARD GALLAGHER, FSC 1930 – 2023

Born Francis James Gallagher in Philadelphia PA on 31 March 1930 Died at De La Salle Hall in Lincroft NJ on 17 December 2023 Entered the Ammendale MD Novitiate on 9 June 1947 Received the Religious Habit and Name Georgius Edward on 7 September 1947 Pronounced Perpetual Vows at Ocean Rest in Ocean City NJ on 28 August 1955

ASSIGNMENTS

1948–1952 Washington DC De La Salle College (scholasticate)

1952–1953 Eddington PA Saint Francis Vocational

1953–1961 Washington DC Saint John’s College High School

1961–1965 Wyndmoor PA La Salle College High School

1965–1966 Rome Italy Second Novitiate

1966–1969 Wyndmoor PA La Salle College High School

1969–1970 Manila Philippines La Salle Green Hills

1970–1977 Wyndmoor PA La Salle College High School

1977–1987 Philadelphia PA West Catholic High School for Boys

1987–1992 Baltimore MD Saint Frances Academy

1992–1999 Washington DC Saint John’s College High School

1999–2008 Baltimore MD Saint Frances Academy

2008–2015 Yeadon PA West Catholic HS Community (resident)

2015–2018 Wyndmoor PA La Salle College HS Community (resident)

2018–2021 Beltsville MD La Salle Hall (resident)

2021–2023 Lincroft NJ De La Salle Hall (resident)

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Thursday, 4 January 2024

Visitation – 4.00pm to 7.00pm Funeral Mass – 7.00pm La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue · Wyndmoor PA 19038

Saturday, 6 January 2024

Prayer Service – 11.30am Reception & Interment La Salle Hall 6001 Ammendale Road · Beltsville MD 20705

Brother Edward died peacefully Sunday afternoon.

The District of Eastern North America remembers Brother Edward with memorial liturgies according to the tradition of the Institute. Through their prayers, communities and individuals entrust Brother Edward to God’s loving care.

† May he rest in peace. †