Gallagher - FF Frederick H. "Freddy," on March 1, 2022 of West Islip, NY passed from WTC related illness. Devoted husband of Ellen. Cherished son of Frederick W. and Lillian, and son-in-law of Edward and Barbara McDermott. Dear brother of Michael (Valerie), Kerry (John) Walsh, Brian, and Jeannine Kirschbaum, and brother-in-law of Diane (Robert) Podlesney, James McDermott, Judy (Edward) Hilinski, Jeffrey McDermott, E.J. Lauder, and Dolores (John) Oesterle. Also loved by his many nieces and nephews. Freddy was a proud Firefighter who started with Engine #290 and retired with Ladder Company #103. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy., (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Monday 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip, LI. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Freddy’s loving memory to the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation, P.O. Box 340949, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Visiting Saturday & Sunday 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. www.chapeyfamily.com

FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation P.O. Box 340949 Brooklyn, NY 11234