Bernard James Gallagher

Bernard James Gallagher, Jr.

Bernard James Gallagher, Jr., 89, of Sacramento, California, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025. Born on May 23, 1936, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Bernard (Jim) lived a life marked by dedicated service, family devotion, and faith. A proud veteran, Jim served in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1957, the United States Coast Guard from 1958 to 1962, and was briefly activated in the United States Air Force in 1962. Following his military service, he worked as a federal civilian aircraft mechanic in Saigon, Vietnam and McClellan Air Force Base until his retirement. He later continued his career at S and S Machine in Roseville, where he was highly regarded for his skill, conscientiousness, and kind demeanor. Jim was a devoted husband and father and is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia “Tish” Gallagher, sons Mark (Queta), Darryl, and Matthew (Jennifer) Gallagher, and daughters Colleen (Kent) Holbrook and Anne Marie (Eric) Reslock. He was a cherished grandfather to Bryanna, Nathan, Elizabeth, Isabella, Lucia, Nicholas, David, Marisol, Megan, Autumn, Chad, Emily, Connor, Eric Jr., George, Helen, Madeleine, Louis, James, John, Lydia, Michael, Abigail, Hannah, Olivia, and Joseph, as well as many great-grandchildren. His family was the heart of his life, and he leaves behind a legacy of love and strength. A faithful parishioner of St. Stephen the First Martyr Catholic Church in Sacramento since its founding, Jim found solace and community in his deep Catholic faith. His quiet kindness, steadfast work ethic, and unwavering devotion to God and family will be remembered by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests prayers for the repose of his soul.

Tuesday, August 26: Holy Rosary will be prayed at 11:30 a.m., followed by a Requiem Mass at Noon at St. Stephen the First Martyr Catholic Church, 5461 44^th Street. Burial 2 p.m. at St. Mary Cemetery, 6509 Fruitridge Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests prayers for the repose of his soul.