Patrick E. Gallagher, 59, of Bern Twp., passed away December 17, 2012 in his residence. He was the husband of Sheila R. (Gabrielson) Gallagher. Born Philadelphia on February 4, 1953, he was the son of the late Patrick Neal Gallagher and the late Marian (Laird) Gallagher. He was a graduate of Roxborough High School and received a Bachelors Degree in Education from Kutztown University. Patrick was employed in the Arc Melting Department at CarTech for 34 years retiring in 2008. In addition to his wife he is survived by 3 brothers Mark Gallagher of Fort Worth, Texas; Donald Gallagher of Upper Dublin, PA; Robert Gallagher of Philadelphia, PA; a sister Anne Santaniello of Philadelphia; 9 nieces and nephews and 1 great nephew.