GALLAGHER B. BRADLEY BRAD Age 90, of McMurray, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Elsie Dutch; loving father of Nancy Gallagher (Paul) Stadler of New Freedom, PA, Joanne Karlene Gallagher (predeceased at age 5), Bernard Bradley (Sandra) Gallagher, Jr. of Boynton Beach, FL, and Jane Ellen Gallagher of North Strabane, PA; cherished grandfather of Megan Stadler (Ralph) Calafati, Daniel Stadler, and Jacob Gallagher; adoring great- grandfather of Reece and Luca Calafati. Brad had an honorable and unusual military career, first serving in WWII, where he was active in the Infantry in Germany, and was again called upon to serve in the Korean War, where he earned two bronze stars. Brad worked as a wage hour investigator for the Department of Labor in Pittsburgh and then Washington, PA. Some happy accidents and pure coincidence resulted in 61 years of a true life love story marriage. He was a member of St. Benedict Parish and the local VFW. Brad had many hobbies, such as reading, genealogy, and history. He was very interested in life and thrived on new knowledge. ARRANGEMENTS BY BEINHAUERS. Friends will be received at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-941-3211, Wednesday, September 30, 2015, from 6-8 p.m., and Thursday, October 1, 2015, from 2-4 AND 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 2, 2015, at 11 a.m. at St. Benedict the Abbot Parish followed by interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Avenue, E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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