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Morgan "Morrie" Gallagher

August 11 1935 - January 13 2025

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John Bobaljik posted a condolence

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Was a student at Brennan before moving over to Walkerville. I was fortunate to see and speak often with Morrie later in life. I’ll remember him as a great guy, absolutely one of the “ coolest” teachers ever! R.I.P.

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Gloria Dagenais posted a condolence

Thursday, January 16, 2025

My family lived on Bernard Rd and was neighbours to the Gallaghers. They were all wonderful people. Morrie was a very gentle and thoughtful person. He was always there when you needed help or a laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May you rest in peace Morrie. Gloria (Roy) Dagenais

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Michael G Liddy posted a condolence

Thursday, January 16, 2025

My condolence to Joan and family over the passing of Morrie. I feel sad today that I won't be able to attend his celebration of life because we winter in Mexico. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. As an Usher at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, I always enjoyed greeting Morrie & Joan before Mass. Always with smiles and Hi Joan & " hey Coach " Rest in Peace Coach & Go Lions !

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Sophia Pindus lit a candle

Thursday, January 16, 2025

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It was an honor knowing Coach. Thanks for all the stories and laughs throughout the years.❤️..My deepest condolences go out to Joan and the family. RIP Coach. Hugs xxxx

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Courtney lit a candle

Thursday, January 16, 2025

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It was an honor caring for Morgan (Coach) and knowing him and Joan since he's lived at Heron Terrace. There will definately be a void without his presence there. This obituary was written beautifully and paints a picture of a good man who lived a full and beautiful life. May you rest in peace Coach, and my deepest sympathy to his family and the many people in his life.

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Janet Ouellette posted a condolence

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Ken and I send our sympathy to the Gallagher family. Morrie was an important part of the Brennan community for many years. His contributions as teacher and coach were much valued by his students and his colleagues. Morrie’s was very generous in sharing his time and talents with his students. The impact of these gifts will live on in the lives of many. Teachers and coaches tell stories and then become stories. Morrie will live on in many happy memories. Janet Ouellette

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Ross Spettigue posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Morrie Gallagher was one of a kind. An outstanding football and basketball coach at Brennan CHS and post his teaching and coaching career Morrie was a no-nonsense and highly respected member of the Windsor and District Basketball Referees Association. Morrie was indefatigable and continued his almost unmatched career post his days at Brennan as the Athletic Director at Loyola Catholic HS in Detroit. Legions of former Brennan athletes and students were mentored by Morrie to their betterment as both grown men and women. Together Morrie and I enjoyed trips to see high school games in Michigan, especially those of our mutual and legendary coach and friend, Albert Fracassa of Brother Rice. To Joan the Gallagher Family please accept my most sincere condolences on the passing of Morrie. The Windsor-Essex educational and athletic community has lost a giant in our midst.

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Jeffrey Marchand posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Very sorry to hear about Mr Gallagher. My 73 year old brother sent me this obituary, as Morrie was BOTH of our gym teachers at Brennan. I recall being in Mr Gallaghers geography class and he once told me after an answer…”oh you’re a smart ass eh? Well no bonus mark for a smart ass!” My twin brother loved it. “Ready ready…rest in peace!”

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Cornell Atkin posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Autumn is when Brennan's football field shines. One walks by the Al McNamara rock and makes the trek toward the game. In the 70s Brennan's teams were led by Coach Gallagher, ably assisted by Mac and JHoff. Rivalries were intense between Brennan, Herman and Assumption, whose coaches, Godfrey Janisse and Jerry Philp were as familiar to fans as Schembechler or Hayes. I have known Coach for over 50 years. As a pup, I watched him coach the Cardinals to championships in'74 and '76. In 1978ish my sister had Coach as her religion teacher. I was stunned. I thought he was a football coach. During the 70s- early90s we were members of the Thursday Night Basketball Boys, me being the youngest by a good 20 years. Our lives intersected later as I coached his granddaughter and taught his grandson. Coach and Joan would go for nightly strolls and our paths would cross, usually at the little park on Villaire. They held hands. Years on, it was a surreal coincidence to see that my mother and Coach were neighbors at Heron Terrace. It was there that I witnessed the incredible love between Coach and Joan. His room was festooned with Cardinal memorabilia and he brightened both staff and residents with his wit. I enjoy taking my pug for small jaunts at the Brennan campus and back field. The field is uneven with a scary slope to it. There is a berm to the east, a lonely shed to the south, whose lock is rusted in the winter and only gains life during the Spring when Mr. Ouellette, who has the only key, oils it and unlocks it to grab the javelins. To the west, the maples stand proud. To the north, plenty of green only marred by the blasphemous scoreboard, which last functioned when Coach was at Loyola. To the sky, one can still hear Coach's "Ready Ready" command as a cardinal breezes by. Thanks Coach.

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Pete Cusumano posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Deepest condolences to Joan and family on their profound loss. Morrie was my teacher and coach at Brennan. Everyone has great memories of the triad of Al MacNamara, Jay Hoffman and Morrie Gallagher leading Brennan to numerous championships. I then had the immense honour of coaching track with him in the early 1980's. He was an outstanding teacher, a legendary football coach and a great hurdle coach. He was role model to hundreds of young men. Most importantly, he was most proud of being a husband and father.

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Dave Kipfer posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

To The Gallagher Family Many fond memories with Morrie while attending Brennan, playing basketball on Thursday nights after graduating and enjoying a beer or two after those nights at Riverside Tavern and then refereeing with him and reminiscing. Well Done Coach…R.I.P. Dave Kipfer

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The Hoffman Family posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Sending heartfelt sympathy to Joan and the Gallagher family. With love and remembrance from the 'Jay Hoff' kids.

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Stan Korosec posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Deepest condolences to the Gallagher family. Who could forget gym class at Brennan. There we were lined up in the gym waiting for attendance. Morrie, Coach Mac and J Hoff waiting in the wings like a rock band. Once the cheering and thunderous applause reach a crescendo only then will they enter the gym. Unforgettable. Rest in peace coach.

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Dave and Janet Greenwood posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

To Joan and the entire Gallagher family, My deepest sympathy on the passing of Morrie. As so many people did, I felt a true kinship with Morrie. I would looked forward to the classroom visits when he would introduce himself to my students as the 'Inspector General of Ontario'. I loved his stories and enthusiastic recollection of his coaching and teaching days. Morrie was an inspiration to me. God speed my friend. You were one in a million! Our prayers are with all of you, Dave and Janet Greenwood Sarnia

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Elaine Lalonde posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Sincere condolences to the entire Gallagher family. I have great memories of Mr. Gallagher as both the dad of my friends and as a teacher/coach at FJB. I know he touched many lives in so many positive ways! May you all find peace in the knowledge that he was loved and led such an active life, bringing so many people together.

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Stephen La Rocque posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Great memories of Mr. Gallagher. Gym class was never boring. "Karaoke boys," will never be forgotten. Health class was very entertaining, with all 3 guys joining in. Would often see he and his wife at church. Gone, but never forgotten! RIP Mr. Gallagher. Stephen and Jeanne La Rocque

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Leo & Jennifer Innocente posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Joan- We are very saddened to learn of Morrie's passing. He had a remarkable career as an educator with an emphasis on his work with so many athletes both in Canada and the United States. The term "Coach" respectfully given to Morrie explains everything about him. He was a very special person admired by everyone. He will be truly missed but his legacy is eternal. Morris was a good man. Our sincere condolences to Joan and the entire Gallagher family. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Leo & Jennifer Innocente Kingston, On.

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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During my 4 years of schooling at FJ Brennan, I had the pleasure of being in the supportive teaching of the 3 most awesome men for the male gym program at the school. During one of the recent reunions of the school, I did give thanks to coach Morrie. I appreciate the leadership shared in those classes in the high school protocols - May his spirit be lifted and be at rest.

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Donald Hollerhead posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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Coach was the reason I got into teaching and coaching. He so inspired me that my dream job would be able to follow in his footsteps and teach physical education at Brennan and coach basketball and football like he did. When he moved on from Brennan I had the honour of getting my dream job. Thanks Coach and keep your two buddies in line up there.

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Patricia Kennedy lit a candle

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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Dear Joan,and family,…our thoughts and prayers are with at this sad time, May beautiful memories comfort you , bringing you the blessings of hope, especially believing in the promises of our Risen Lord..that one day, you will be reunited again, in eternal life! Morris’s obituary is beautifully written, a tribute to a life well lived, he was a true servant, serving God in many ways through the years.May he Rest In Peace and Rise in Glory..well done good and faithful servant, he fought the fight, and kept the faith”! Our condolences also to Dan& Kathy and Maureen also……Love & Blessings. Mary & Putsy Kennedy

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Linda Nicholson posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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Sending love to all the Gallagher family. Many fond memories of your Dad. A wonderful human being ! Extra hugs to you Colleen . Warmly , Linda Geier

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Deborah M. Dunne posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

To Liam, Colleen, Joan & Family… Having been a student at Brennan, Mr. Gallagher with his big smile, always stood out, such a captivating presence! Ironically many years later, who would have thought my daughter, Alysha would become Liam’s Best Friend, it really is a small world! Such a pleasure to become acquainted with “ the Gallagher Family” on a deeper level, especially when I was able to join Morrie & Joan watching soccer games at Walkerville! Resting now…after a memorable life! With Peace… Debbie, Alysha & Carly

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Paul lit a candle

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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Mr. Gallagher was kind enough to put in a kind word for me back in 1991 with Mr. John Staley at St. Anne High School. It would be a job I would hold for 32 years. Always enjoyed my high years both as a student at Brennan and thanks to him, a teacher. Our condolences.

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William Donnelly posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Rest easy Coach, we are eternally grateful for your guidance, leadership and Caritas.

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Georgette McCulloch posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Mrs. Gallagher, Colleen, Beth, Matt and John (and your families). I am so sad to hear of Mr. Gallagher's passing. What a wonderful life. I'll always remember his kind ways and big smile. Hold on to each other tightly and continue to share the very best memories, and make more knowing he is with you always. Go Lions! Georgette McCulloch

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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