William, 75, of Allentown passed away on January 15, 2014. He was born in Catasauqua on October 6, 1938 to the late Manus and Marie (Kennedy) Gallagher. He graduated from Central Catholic High School, worked at Bethlehem Steel's computer center for 38 years, worked as a security guard during retirement, and loved fishing and hunting.

Survivors: Wife, Patricia (Hall), with whom he shared 46 years of marriage; daughters Kathleen Gallagher and fianc Mike, Patricia Rothenhausler and husband Jay, and Kelly Liggitt and husband Tiny; son Jeffrey Gallagher and wife Beth; sisters Elizabeth Ann Jeffrey and Marie Wonsiewicz and husband Bud; brother Charles Gallagher; grandchildren Louis, Ashlyn, Anthony, Hannah, Jack, Kayleigh, Shyann, Tallon, Sean, and Ethan; nieces; and nephews.

Services: Private www.weberfuneralhomes.com

Contributions: In lieu of flowers you may make donations in his memory to the charity of your choice.