E. Ford Gallagher
February 2, 1951 – February 1, 2023
Edward Ford Gallagher, 71, of Lusby passed away February 1, 2023 in Frederick, Maryland. He was born the oldest of nine children on February 2, 1951 in Washington, D.C. to Bernard and Mary Catherine (Ford) Gallagher. Ford was raised in Cheverly and graduated from Bladensburg High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was a volunteer firefighter in Prince George’s County and in June 1980 became a career fireman. He raised his family in Cheverly until moving to Calvert County in 1992. He loved spending his time at the firehouse and was also a devoted father and grandfather who loved being with his family. He enjoyed eating crabs, telling stories to get a laugh, and going on road trips. He was a member of the American Legion and Elks Lodge.
Ford was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Kevin Gallagher. He is survived by children Christy Randall and husband Robert of Lusby, Ryan Gallagher of Owings, Megan Deaner and husband Jimmy of Lusby and Katie Boatwright and husband Brett of Overland Park, KS. Also surviving are grandchildren Kyle Randall and wife Michelle, Hailey Sadosky and husband Nathan, Kevin Randall, Elise Deaner, Samantha Gallagher and Jackson Busenbark, siblings Pat Gallagher and wife Maria of Bethany Beach, DE, Loretta Speedling and husband Steve of Little River, SC, Joe Gallagher and wife Denise of Carolina Shores, NC, Mary Catherine Gallagher of Crofton, Dan Gallagher of MD, Terry Gallagher and wife Carol of Silver Spring, and Timmy Gallagher of Baltimore, sister-in-law Lori Ashwell of Reedville, VA, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Condolences
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4 Feb 2023
7:37am
So sad to hear this. I was assigned to Ford’s shift at Station 44 and he was a wonderful officer. There was never a dull moment and his story telling was legendary. Rest in peace brother.
City
Martinsburg
State
WV
4 Feb 2023
11:49am
He was a good big brother! He was also a good dad and grandfather! He will be missed by all who love him! I know you are now out of pain, and I know you are in heaven with Kevin and our parents! Love you and miss you already! I know I will see you when god calls me home! Danny!
City
Annapolis
State
Marylanf
5 Feb 2023
1:34pm
RIP sweet man. Thank you for all the laughs and for putting up with my crazy self. You will always hold a special place in my heart.
Love you Ford,
Darlene
City
Frostburg
State
Md
7 Feb 2023
3:33pm
Ford was always so sweet to me. I remember Ford was very proud of his children and grandchildren and he always had a sweet story to tell.
Sending love and prayers to the Gallagher Family.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Our Sympathy,
Colin, Anna-Marie and family
City
Hamilton Ontario
State
Canada
7 Feb 2023
5:18pm
For everybody who knew and loved Ford, I send you my condolences. I spoke to him one week before he left, and he was in good spirits , joking, and asked that I not wait so long to get in touch , next time. I knew him since a chance encounter when we were both 7 years old, in the Spring of 1958, at The Cheverly Garden Club’s , Flower Show. We both never forgot that meeting our entire lives. That was love at first sight. He was the kindest, man I had ever known, and was always happy to speak to me, as I was with him. I hope Ford’s immediate family knows, he meant a lot to others , besides just them. I’m with you, sad, I can not speak to him personally, but only in prayer. He is an angel now, in service to our father in heaven. You all be strong in his absence! Jerry
City
Cheverly
State
Maryland
8 Feb 2023
9:31am
FORD YOU ARE SO MISSED MY FRIEND MY BROTHER. WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE CHILDHOOD AND STILL TODAY. I SPOKE TO YOU JUDT A WEEK BEFORE GOD DECIDED TO BRING YOU TO HIS KINGDOM. WHAT A LIFE WE LIVED IT WAS GREAT. COULDN’T HAVE ASKED FOR MORE.
OUR LORD NEEDED YOU THERE TO KEEP HIS KINGDOM IN A MERRY AND WONDERFUL PLACE AND TO KEEP EVERYONE IN STICHES.
FORD WE ARE GOING TO MEET AGAIN IN HIS KINGDOM.
HEY TELL YOUR MOM AND DAD HEY FROM CAROL AND ME.
LOVE YA BROTHER AND YOU ARE NOW AT PEACE AND ENJOYING YOUR LIFE IN HIS KINGDOM THE WAY IT SHOWED BE.
KEEP YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR US LEFT BEHIND.
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN BROTHER
City
Leesburg
State
FL
8 Feb 2023
6:18pm
Hey, Jerry! Jerry here! I last remember you living on Crest Ave, down the street from John Bricker, across the street from Jimmy McFarlane (He played guitar with Randy Nelson in a band). Did you know Colin Colgan, Chief at Cheverly- Tuxedo FD? I have a story about your father, Jack, from Cathy’s mom. gmdcueball@hotmail.com , I expect to hear from you, when you get the time. Jerry DiCarlo
City
Cheverly
State
Maryland
15 Feb 2023
2:55pm
I’ve not seen Ford so much since high school but I saw him at our last HS reunion a couple of years ago. My memories is his great sense of humor. We had home room together and we always cut up in that class. Remembering his kind and sweet and caring ways. Always missed and so loved … nothing but love sending to family and friends. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️RIP Ford. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
City
Myrtle Beach
State
SC
16 Feb 2023
12:26pm
RIP Ford, they needed another great firefighter in heaven to push that red devil back in his hole. Sending hugs and love to your family.
City
Williamsport
State
Maryland
17 Feb 2023
12:20pm
“It was a lot of fun, long, long ago. For your journey, I wish you fair winds and following seas. Vince Kerley”
City
Bethany Beach
State
DE
Sort Comments
So sad to hear this. I was assigned to Ford’s shift at Station 44 and he was a wonderful officer. There was never a dull moment and his story telling was legendary. Rest in peace brother.
He was a good big brother! He was also a good dad and grandfather! He will be missed by all who love him! I know you are now out of pain, and I know you are in heaven with Kevin and our parents! Love you and miss you already! I know I will see you when god calls me home! Danny!
RIP sweet man. Thank you for all the laughs and for putting up with my crazy self. You will always hold a special place in my heart.
Love you Ford,
Darlene
Ford was always so sweet to me. I remember Ford was very proud of his children and grandchildren and he always had a sweet story to tell.
Sending love and prayers to the Gallagher Family.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Our Sympathy,
Colin, Anna-Marie and family
For everybody who knew and loved Ford, I send you my condolences. I spoke to him one week before he left, and he was in good spirits , joking, and asked that I not wait so long to get in touch , next time. I knew him since a chance encounter when we were both 7 years old, in the Spring of 1958, at The Cheverly Garden Club’s , Flower Show. We both never forgot that meeting our entire lives. That was love at first sight. He was the kindest, man I had ever known, and was always happy to speak to me, as I was with him. I hope Ford’s immediate family knows, he meant a lot to others , besides just them. I’m with you, sad, I can not speak to him personally, but only in prayer. He is an angel now, in service to our father in heaven. You all be strong in his absence! Jerry
FORD YOU ARE SO MISSED MY FRIEND MY BROTHER. WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE CHILDHOOD AND STILL TODAY. I SPOKE TO YOU JUDT A WEEK BEFORE GOD DECIDED TO BRING YOU TO HIS KINGDOM. WHAT A LIFE WE LIVED IT WAS GREAT. COULDN’T HAVE ASKED FOR MORE.
OUR LORD NEEDED YOU THERE TO KEEP HIS KINGDOM IN A MERRY AND WONDERFUL PLACE AND TO KEEP EVERYONE IN STICHES.
FORD WE ARE GOING TO MEET AGAIN IN HIS KINGDOM.
HEY TELL YOUR MOM AND DAD HEY FROM CAROL AND ME.
LOVE YA BROTHER AND YOU ARE NOW AT PEACE AND ENJOYING YOUR LIFE IN HIS KINGDOM THE WAY IT SHOWED BE.
KEEP YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR US LEFT BEHIND.
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN BROTHER
Hey, Jerry! Jerry here! I last remember you living on Crest Ave, down the street from John Bricker, across the street from Jimmy McFarlane (He played guitar with Randy Nelson in a band). Did you know Colin Colgan, Chief at Cheverly- Tuxedo FD? I have a story about your father, Jack, from Cathy’s mom. gmdcueball@hotmail.com , I expect to hear from you, when you get the time. Jerry DiCarlo
I’ve not seen Ford so much since high school but I saw him at our last HS reunion a couple of years ago. My memories is his great sense of humor. We had home room together and we always cut up in that class. Remembering his kind and sweet and caring ways. Always missed and so loved … nothing but love sending to family and friends. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️RIP Ford. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
RIP Ford, they needed another great firefighter in heaven to push that red devil back in his hole. Sending hugs and love to your family.
“It was a lot of fun, long, long ago. For your journey, I wish you fair winds and following seas. Vince Kerley”