He was a graduate of the Bulkely School in New London (1935), the College of the Holy Cross (1939), and Columbia University Teachers College (Masters Degree, 1949). He received his Teacher's Certificate from the Archdiocese of New York and was certified by the State of New York as a Secondary School Principal.
He had a distinguished career as an educator and administrator at both St. Basil's Preparatory (where he had served as Principal) and Iona Preparatory School. His nearly four-decade tenure at Iona (1944 to 1982) began as a Latin, French and English teacher, and ended with 15 years of service as Vice Principal under Br. Delaney.
He was an insatiable reader, particularly of mysteries. He also enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching sports on television. Calling hours will be held Monday, January 24, 2011 from 9 am to 11 am at The Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home 2900 Summer St Stamford, CT 06905. A service will immediately follow at 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Saint John Cemetery in Darien, CT.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Iona Preparatory School (255 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804) to support scholarships.
He was a graduate of the Bulkely School in New London (1935), the College of the Holy Cross (1939), and Columbia University Teachers College (Masters Degree, 1949). He received his Teacher's Certificate from the Archdiocese of New York and was certified by the State of New York as a Secondary School Principal.
He had a distinguished career as an educator and administrator at both St. Basil's Preparatory (where he had served as Principal) and Iona Preparatory School. His nearly four-decade tenure at Iona (1944 to 1982) began as a Latin, French and English teacher, and ended with 15 years of service as Vice Principal under Br. Delaney.
He was an insatiable reader, particularly of mysteries. He also enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching sports on television. Calling hours will be held Monday, January 24, 2011 from 9 am to 11 am at The Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home 2900 Summer St Stamford, CT 06905. A service will immediately follow at 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Saint John Cemetery in Darien, CT.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Iona Preparatory School (255 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804) to support scholarships.
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