Warren William Gallagher's Obituary
Warren William Gallagher, 59, of Lakeland, Florida peacefully graduated from his earthly life to eternal life surrounded by his family on January 2nd, 2026, after a courageous battle with Cancer. Born in Hempstead, Long Island, New York on August 5th, 1966, to Bruce and Claire Gallagher.
He was the first of three boys. At a young age Warren displayed a passion for church and especially following Jesus. In his younger years he would attend many long island cougar hockey games with his father. There he would follow a passion for hockey, learning everything about the team, players, and coaches, even making suggestions to the coaches on who to play that night. As Warren became a teenager he fell in love with Christian music. He especially loved the band, Petra. He served in ministry with Tres Dias of northern NJ and Kairos prison ministry. Entering college years he attended Trinity Bible College in Ellendale North Dakota. It was here that he met his Wife Patricia Dando. Shortly after college they married in 1988. Together they had three children, Chirstopher, Jessica, and John, all of Lakeland.
Warren is survived by his Wife Patricia Gallagher, their 3 children Christopher, Jessica, and John as well as his mother Claire Gallagher of Budd Lake, NJ, Brothers, Bruce and his wife Stephanie also of Budd Lake, NJ. Mike Gallagher and his wife May Gallagher of Dillsburg, PA. two Nieces, Chelsi and Karli, and a nephew Nate. Also, his Father-in-law John Dando of Lakeland and Brother-in-law John Dando of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his Father Bruce W Gallagher, Mother-in law Susan Dando (Martino) and Brother-in law Patsy Dando.
Warren spent much of his career in the food service industry. He took great care and pride in providing fresh produce and other goods to the public. It wouldn’t be unusual for Warren to be sharing the good news of Christ with someone standing in the produce aisle. He continued his passions for hockey, racing, and most of all following Jesus. More recently Warren attended the program Activate, a Christian leadership institute graduating in 2022 with honors. Through his difficult time with his illness his faith grew even more, and he did not lean on his own understanding but trusted the Lord throughout the entire time. He so well embodied the example of leaning into Christ when times get tough. He Never stopped loving Jesus and he knew how much Jesus loved him.
A time of remembrance and celebration of Warren’s life will take place at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home on Friday January 9th at 10am. All are welcome to attend. 3350 Mall Hill Drive, Lakeland, FL 33810.
The family sends their most heartfelt thanks to everyone at Good Shephard Hospice who lovingly cared for Warren. Contributions in celebration of Warren’s life can be made to Good Shephard Hospice of Lakeland.
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