GALLAGHER – Patricia G. formerly of Ridge, NY, and Flushing, NY on January 15, 2016 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Patricia Assortato (Joseph), Robert Dolle (Tina Bruno), and "Mama Pat" to James Gallagher, Jr. (Olga), Patrick Gallagher, and the late Maureen Pugliese (Frank). Cherished by her eighteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Adored daughter of the late Charles and the late Margaret Gunther. Dear sister of the late Jeanne Ryan (the late Matthew) and the late Doris Gunther. In lieu of flowers please make donations in her memory to the Alzheimers Association of Long Island (631) 574-4417 http://www.alz.org/longisland/ or the Breast Cancer Research Foundation www.bcrfcure.org. Reposing Sunday, after 7 pm, at the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home: 603 Wantagh Ave (Exit 28N SS PKWY) Wantagh, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, 10:00 am, at St. Mark's R.C. Church Ridge, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday, 7-9 pm, and Monday 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm. www.osheafuneral.com