Rose Viale Gallagher

Rose Viale Gallagher
July 15,1936 - Nov 11,2012
Resident of Livermore

Rose passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 11th. She was 76. Rose was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She was born at St. Paul's hospital in Livermore to Frank and Adelia Viale. She graduated from Livermore High School in 1954 and then attended City College in San Francisco. Rose worked at the Lawrence Livermore Lab until her marriage to Charles (Skip) in 1963. The couple moved to Ohio, where their children were born, before returning to Livermore in 1971. She loved to travel, read historical novels, and eat great food. 
Her life was spent in service to her beliefs. She was director of Rites of Christian Initiation at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Livermore for more than 30 years. She received deep happiness in helping to guide people on their spiritual journey. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Charles; children Julie Gallagher (Robert Stear) and Michael (Maite) Gallagher and her cherished granddaughters Amanda Gallagher-Stear and Alexandra Gallagher. She also leaves behind a sister, Marie (Robert) Bidinoist, nephews Frank Motta and Tom (Cindy) Motta, and cousin Carla (Forrest) Lewis.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6 PM with a vigil service at 7:30 PM at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Livermore. A celebration of life mass will be held at 10 AM on Friday, Nov. 16 at St. Charles Borromeo. Donations may be made in her name to the Cancer Research Institute at www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/RoseVialeGallagher

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