Obituary of Jill E. Gallagher

Jill E. Gallagher, 77, of Westvale, passed away on December 27, 2019. She retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Marketing Representative after 23 years. Then worked at Geddes Federal Savings and Loan for 17 years as a Benefit Administrator. Jill was very active in the community. She held many positions as a member of the Metropolitan Business and Professional Woman’s Club, including President, Vice President, and Recording Secretary for 20 years. She has been involved for many years with the Friends of St. Camillus serving most recently as President of the Board. An accomplished seamstress from age 15, she loved making dolls and other projects for her family and friends. Jill was a great cook, and an avid reader who belonged to two book clubs and most of all a great mom, gramma and friend who loved to hangout with family and friends. Jill was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, Michael and loving daughter, Holly. She is survived by her children; Anita (Andrew) DiSalvo, Natalie (John) Adams, Daniel (Tammy) of North Carolina and , Karen (Stephen) Sperduti, ten grandchildren; Carrie, Greg, Jake, Alex, Michael, Winston, Rachael, Ryan, Mark, and Kate, seven great grandchildren; Keegan, Carter, Madelyn, Emma, Jonah, Paxton, and Donovan, sister, Lois (Martin) Dorschel, brother-in-law, Roger (Chris) Gallagher and many nieces and nephews. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2019 at 12pm at the Edward J. Ryan and Son Funeral Home, 3180 Bellevue Ave. Calling hours will be held from 9 to 12pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Centers at St. Camillus; 813 Fay Rd, Syracuse, NY 13219