Jeffrey C. Gallagher, 51, passed away suddenly on November 6, 2016 at his home. Born in Trenton he was raised and lived in Bordentown most of his life, prior to living with his cousin Stephen in Levittown, PA. He was a graduate of Bordentown Regional High School where he was voted all county in soccer, wrestling and baseball.
Jeff enjoyed all sports and was a big fan of the Phillies, the Miami Dolphins and NASCAR. He was an avid Quoit and Pool player and won many tournaments. Jeff did odd jobs most of his life and was always ready to help those in time of need. He had a fun loving attitude, was a great uncle to his nieces and nephews and was always ready to share a laugh with all of his stories. He will be deeply missed.
Predeceased by his mother Dorothy M. Gallagher, his uncles, Tom Peters and Stephen Gallagher, he is survived by his beloved father, John R. Gallagher Sr. and his wife Adele of Galloway, NJ, his brothers and sisters: John R. Gallagher and his wife Katie of Bordentown, Kelly Petrosilli and her husband Anthony of Westampton, Patricia Crater and her husband Gordon of New Egypt, Louis Tallone and his wife Kristi of Florence, Anthony Tallone and his wife Jody of North Hanover and Michael Tallone and his wife Catherine of Stratham, NH. His Aunts and Uncles, Sally Peters of Columbus, Mary Marren and her husband Harry of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Kathleen Gallagher of Fairless Hills, PA., nine nieces, eight nephews, one great nephew and many, many dear friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am Saturday, November 12 at St. Mary's Church, 45 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Trenton. Friends may call Friday evening from 6 to 8 pm and again on Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the Peppler Funeral Home, 122 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ.