Michael David Gallagher

Michael David Gallagher, age 60, passed away August 26, 2018 in Royal Oak. Michael was born in Detroit and grew up in Troy, Michigan, where he attended Avondale High School. He was a huge lover of music and had an exceptional memory and passion for all things rock n ’roll, with bands from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s as his favorites. Whether it was The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who or Alice Cooper, Michael knew more about them than just about anyone-whether it was dates, times, or other details, Michael probably knew it. He fully embraced black leather jackets, black jeans, “playing” the guitar and all things relative to rock n ‘roll. Michael was a very social, happy-go-lucky guy who loved to be around people in general and preferred “big dogs with furry tails”. In years past, he enjoyed working at the Golden Nugget restaurant, in Oxford and frequented the Wagon Wheel Tavern in Lake Orion, where he established a good rapport with the staff and customers. More recently, Michael was also very generous with his time, volunteering with Gleaners Community Food Bank and the Salvation Army. While being an employee at The Palace of Auburn Hills, he had the opportunity to watch and hear many of the bands he loved during rehearsals for a concert, a near perfect scenario for Michael. Notably, Michael participated in the very first Special Olympics held at Soldier Field in Chicago. Michael was the son of Ruth Gallagher and Robert (Jean) Gallagher; brother to Paul (Kerrianne) Gallagher, the late Tom (Joanne) Gallagher, and Lynn (Craig) Bickley; brother-in-law to Carol Gibbs; uncle of Bob (Katie) Gallagher, Pat (Amy) Gallagher, Paul (Camila) Gallagher, Jeff (Ana) Bickley, Brad (Anna) Gallagher, Jenn Bickley, Jill Bickley, Mary Gallagher, Aidan Gallagher, and Margaret Gallagher; and great-uncle to six grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Visitation will take place Friday, September 7, from 4-8 p.m., at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. Eleven Mile Rd. (4 blocks east of Woodward), Royal Oak, MI 48067. Michael will lie in state Saturday, September 8, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham, MI 48009. Memorial contributions in honor of Michael can be directed to Special Olympics (www.specialolympics.org). Please share a memory on the Tribute Wall (see tab above).

Michael David Gallagher

September 18, 1957 - August 26, 2018