Rita M. Gallagher OBITUARY

GALLAGHER Rita M. (McLaughlin) of South Boston, formerly of Mattapan, May 1. Beloved wife of the late Patrolman John J. Gallagher (B.P.D.), killed in the line of duty. Dear mother of Mary Catherine O’Donnell, wife of Martin of So. Boston, John Joseph Gallagher, husband of Patricia of Sparta, NJ, and Anne Ellen Gallagher of So. Boston. Devoted grandmother of John M. of CT, and Elizabeth A. O’Donnell of So. Boston, Taran P., Helene M., and John J. III Gallagher of NJ. Daughter of the late Edward L. and Catherine F. McLaughlin. Loving sister of the late Edward, William and James McLaughlin. Sister-in-law of the late Joseph and Paul Gallagher, Rita Frid, Marie Brown, and Helen McDermott. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Faithful member of St. Brigid Parish community, So. Boston. Funeral Mass at St. Brigid Church, So. Boston, on Wednesday morning at 11:00. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Tuesday 3:00-8:00 P.M. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan. www.alfreddthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200