In Memory Of
Douglas C. Gallager Sr.
1932
2021
Douglas C. Gallager Sr.
January 27, 1932 — June 26, 2021
Altamont- Douglas Gallager Sr., 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021.
Born on January 27, 1932, in Albany, NY. He was the son of the late Gladys and Harold (Ritschel) Gallager. Doug was the loving husband of 59 years to Barbara Blozen Gallager, who predeceased him in 2020.
After graduating from Albany High School where he was a football standout, he went on to continue at Wake Forest College in NC. After graduating, he proudly served in the Army from 1954-1956. Doug worked for the NYS Senate for many years and was the owner of Ye Olde Tavern in Albany and Gallager's in Herkimer. He was an avid golfer and loved to bowl but his greatest joy was cheering on his grandchildren at their sporting events and dance recitals. Douglas is survived by his two children, Douglas Jr. (Theresa) and Susan Cleary (Michael), five grandchildren, Nicole, Tommy, Kayla, Chrissy and Willie, brother, Richard Gallager (Lois) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Joyce Stangle and brother Harold Gallager.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 5-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205. To leave a special message for the family online please visit NewComerAlbany.com.
Born on January 27, 1932, in Albany, NY. He was the son of the late Gladys and Harold (Ritschel) Gallager. Doug was the loving husband of 59 years to Barbara Blozen Gallager, who predeceased him in 2020.
After graduating from Albany High School where he was a football standout, he went on to continue at Wake Forest College in NC. After graduating, he proudly served in the Army from 1954-1956. Doug worked for the NYS Senate for many years and was the owner of Ye Olde Tavern in Albany and Gallager's in Herkimer. He was an avid golfer and loved to bowl but his greatest joy was cheering on his grandchildren at their sporting events and dance recitals. Douglas is survived by his two children, Douglas Jr. (Theresa) and Susan Cleary (Michael), five grandchildren, Nicole, Tommy, Kayla, Chrissy and Willie, brother, Richard Gallager (Lois) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Joyce Stangle and brother Harold Gallager.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 5-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205. To leave a special message for the family online please visit NewComerAlbany.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Douglas C. Gallager Sr., please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, July 12, 2021
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
Guestbook
Visits: 0
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors