Vivian M. Gallagher

Vivian M. Gallager, 95, of Exton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of the late William A. Gallagher, with whom she shared 25 years of marriage prior to his passing in 1996.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Mary Rossi Marini.

She raised five children and later worked for Wyeth Laboratories in Malvern and part-time at Strawbridge’s in Exton for over two decades.  She loved her Italian heritage, foods and history.  Tradition was an important element of her life.  Active in daily exercising by walking during lunch hours and participating in using exercise tapes continued into her 90s.  Favorite vacations were to the Jersey shore.  She loved the beach.  The Italian fair at St. Anthony’s Church in Delaware brought her much fun.  Music was an important element in her life.  It moved her soul since her teens. Her Catholic faith was her guiding force which provided her strength and comfort.  Her grandchildren are a source of happiness. She was a breast cancer survivor for several decades. 

Vivian is survived by her five children, Maureen G. Turley (Dan), William D. Gallagher (Loretta), David B. Gallagher (Bea), Mark C. Gallagher (Tara) and Laurie G. Ullrich (John).  She is also survived by five grandchildren, Kelli Billings, Meagan Salvatore, Lauren Gallagher-Prickartz, Nicole Gallagher and Madison Ullrich and by a great grandson, Cameron Salvatore.

She was predeceased by nine siblings and by her grandson, Sean C. Ullrich.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 15, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Church, 120 St. Elizabeth Drive, Chester Springs.  Family and friends will be received from 8:45-9:45 a.m.

Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, West Chester.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 W. 44th St., Ste.609, NYC 10036 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.