Sarah Jane Gallagher, age 71, of Hackettstown formerly of North Bergen, NJ died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. Sarah was born April 9, 1943 in West New York, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Thomas P. and Catherine (Farmer) Higgins. Sarah was also predeceased by 1 brother, Thomas P. Higgins, M.D.
Sarah was a devoted Homemaker, who enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, Grace. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption R.C. Church, the Panther Valley Golf and Country Club, and the Women’s Metropolitan Golf Association. Sarah was a 7 time winner of the Panther Valley Ladies Club Championship and runner up numerous times. She also enjoyed gardening, museums and the theatre.
She is survived by her husband: Frederick M. Gallagher, 2 daughters, Mary Gallagher and Kathleen Jaye and her husband David, 1 granddaughter, Grace; 1 sister, Kathleen Cahill and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral mass will be held on Saturday, June 28th at 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption R.C. Church, 305 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Father David Pekola officiating. Burial will be in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Andover, NJ following services.
Visitation hours will be Friday, June 27th from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 PM at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
For those desiring, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org), 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 in memory of Sarah Jane Gallagher.
Norman & Deirdre Worth
#3
June 27th, 2014 11:51 am
You couldn't find more pleasant neighbors than Sarah and Fred. They were one of Panther Valley's original homeowners, and I believe the very first members of PVG&CC. Sarah would always greet you with a smile and a wave, and always had a good story ready. She was the perfect companion for Fred, ever the loving caretaker. Together they were PV Royalty. You're in our prayers, Sarah. We'll miss you.
Eleanor Childers
#2
June 26th, 2014 9:33 am
Kathy, Mary, and Family, my deepest condolences to you for your loss. Sarah had a smile that could light up a room, especially when she was with her family. My love and prayers are with you. Love, Eleanor
Wendy Wilson
#1
June 25th, 2014 7:18 pm
Kathy, Mary and Family, my sincere condolences. I am so happy I was able to meet your mom. She was a beautiful lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Wendy, Tim, Christopher and Ashley Wilson