Irene J Gallagher's Obituary
Irene J. Gallagher, 85, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025.
Irene was born on July 25, 1940 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Constantine and Mary Agnes Zwastetzky.
Irene was a woman of quiet strength and gentle spirit, known for her kindness, generosity, and ever-pleasant nature. A devoted and active member of St. Mark's Catholic Church, she gave much of her time and heart to her faith community until she was no longer able to attend. Irene found joy in life's simple pleasures. She loved playing the lottery, whether she was winning or not, always with a hopeful heart and a smile.
She was a gifted baker, cherished by family and friends for her famous pizzelles and decadent Texas sheet cake, both of which became staples at every gathering. Irene had a deep love for animals, especially owls, and always shared her home with a beloved pet. Her calm demeanor and patient presence made her a joy to be around. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Beloved wife of 51 years to the late Stanley Gallagher; mother of the late Denise Trepkowski, Valerie (Kenneth) Pagano, Stanley (Shannon) Gallagher, Melinda (Michael) Spano, and Theresa (The late Davida) Mandarino; grandmother of Heather (Dennis) Goodman, Rachel (Steven) Harvey, Emily and Robert Gallagher, Samuel and Zachary Spano, and Antonio, Jordan, and David Mandarino; great-grandmother of Hallie, Savannah, Wesley, and Ella Goodman, Owen Harvey and Emmett Harvey. She is also survived by a large extended family.
A Blessing Service will be held at 1 P.M Saturday, August 16th in the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Family and friends are encouraged to gather for visitation following the service from 1:30 to 4:30 P.M
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Irene's name to your local animal shelter.
Online condolences may be found at www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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