James E. Gallagher - October 25, 2024

James Edward Gallagher, 84, of Northampton, formerly of Coopersburg, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice. He was the husband of the late Margaret Gallagher, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage before her passing in 2019. Born in 1940, he was the son of the late Edward and Catherine (Gangewer) Gallagher. James was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Limeport. Most recently, James worked for Verizon for many years and eventually retired. Prior to that, he worked as an industrial engineer for Bethlehem Steel and as a schoolteacher. In his spare time, he loved hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, and being at his beloved cabin. He particularly loved sharing these activities with his children and grandchildren.
James is survived by Son, Michael E. Gallagher and his wife Ingrid U. Bohn of Pennsburg; twin daughters, Jennifer L. and her husband Daniel I. Vohris of Center Valley and Jeanine M. and her husband Michael S. Tiscio of Northampton; grandchildren, Emma and Lorelai Vorhis, Brayden and Aubrey Tiscio.
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Stephens Funeral Home, 274 N. Krocks Rd. Allentown, PA 18106, at 1:30 PM. A viewing will be held from 12:30-1:30.
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