BROTHER EDWARD GALLAGHER, FSC
1930 – 2023

Born Francis James Gallagher in Philadelphia PA on 31 March 1930
Died at De La Salle Hall in Lincroft NJ on 17 December 2023
Entered the Ammendale MD Novitiate on 9 June 1947
Received the Religious Habit and Name Georgius Edward on 7 September 1947
Pronounced Perpetual Vows at Ocean Rest in Ocean City NJ on 28 August 1955

ASSIGNMENTS

1948–1952
Washington DC
De La Salle College (scholasticate)

1952–1953
Eddington PA
Saint Francis Vocational

1953–1961
Washington DC
Saint John’s College High School

1961–1965
Wyndmoor PA
La Salle College High School

1965–1966
Rome Italy
Second Novitiate

1966–1969
Wyndmoor PA
La Salle College High School

1969–1970
Manila Philippines
La Salle Green Hills

1970–1977
Wyndmoor PA
La Salle College High School

1977–1987
Philadelphia PA
West Catholic High School for Boys

1987–1992
Baltimore MD
Saint Frances Academy

1992–1999
Washington DC
Saint John’s College High School

1999–2008
Baltimore MD
Saint Frances Academy

2008–2015
Yeadon PA
West Catholic HS
Community (resident)

2015–2018
Wyndmoor PA
La Salle College HS Community (resident)

2018–2021
Beltsville MD
La Salle Hall (resident)

2021–2023
Lincroft NJ
De La Salle Hall (resident)


FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Thursday, 4 January 2024

Visitation – 4.00pm to 7.00pm
Funeral Mass – 7.00pm
La Salle College High School
8605 Cheltenham Avenue · Wyndmoor PA 19038


Saturday, 6 January 2024


Prayer Service – 11.30am
Reception & Interment
La Salle Hall
6001 Ammendale Road · Beltsville MD 20705

Brother Edward died peacefully Sunday afternoon.

The District of Eastern North America remembers Brother Edward with memorial liturgies according to the tradition of the Institute. Through their prayers, communities and individuals entrust Brother Edward to God’s loving care.

† May he rest in peace. †