Obituary of Patrick Gallagher

GALLAGHER, Patrick G. "Pat" 

Passed away at Windsor Regional Hospital December 2, 2021 at age 70 as a result of complications from recent heart surgery. Beloved youngest son of the late Morgan (1977) and Aurelia Ryan (2002) and the apple of their eye. Best friend and beloved husband of Sandy Vigneux. Remembered fondly by Pam Gallagher-Caruana. Cherished brother of Terry (2007), Morrie and Joan, Gail Morvay (1990) Dan and Kathy and Maureen of Toronto. Pat was the Dad of five favourite Sons, Scott (Michelle) and Ian McGregor, Ryan (Neally) and Kevin (Emily) Gallagher and Tyler (Andrea) Vigneux. Wonderful Grandpa of Aidan, and Caitlin McGregor and Henry Vigneux. Favourite uncle of 11 nieces and nephews and cousins both in Canada and the US. Dear brother and son in-law to the Harrison family. Pat was a graduate of the University of Windsor and retired from G.M. Canada in 2009. He was a special guy and very proud of his Irish heritage. Reading a book was one of his favourite pastimes. He loved fishing in his retirement especially in the Ottawa Valley. Sandy and he enjoyed good times floating around those beautiful lakes where he spent many vacations since he was a child. Pat also enjoyed shooting pool and having a cold one with his buddies. He enthusiastically rooted for the Detroit Lions and Tigers. Pat owned and restored many vintage sport cars and he especially loved his English automobiles. The family would like to thank and acknowledge Dr. Zakaria and Dr. Chu and the entire nursing staff for all their care and compassion. Visiting at Windsor Chapel (Central Chapel) 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. 519-253-7234 on Monday, December 6, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. A private chapel service will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. If you desire donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Patrick's memory.  Online condolences and cherished memories of Pat may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com