Comments on: RIP Joseph Gallagher

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:35:32 +0000

Cindy, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know exactly what you mean about getting the family stories straight — and taking the time to learn and enjoy them before someone passes on. The photographs you posted are wonderful. Your grandparents look so elegant and happy (and I agree that you resemble your grandmother!), and I love the storefront photo. Especially the “It Don’t Hurt a Bit” tooth extraction sign :)

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:29:50 +0000

I’m so sorry for your loss. I also wasn’t very close with my grandfather when he died, but its still hard. The picture of him and your grandmother is beautiful.

By: Cynthia Closkey

Cynthia Closkey — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:21:55 +0000

Thanks, everyone, for your kind thoughts and wishes.

By: India

India — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:25:35 +0000

You have my sincerest sympathy.

Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures, and, yes, I agree that you resemble your grandmother.

By: christina

christina — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:38:50 +0000

I’m sorry for your loss, Cynthia. I hope you do discover old family stories (and perhaps create new ones) when you see your relatives at the funeral. Gorgeous pictures.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:18:26 +0000

Those pictures are heartbreakingly beautiful. I’m particularly fond of the first one.

I’m sorry for you loss, but I’m very glad that you were able to collect these images and thoughts of your grandfather. It’s a touching tribute.

By: TheJim

TheJim — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:01:14 +0000

So sorry for your loss.

Those are some great pics you have there though. What a wonderful way to remember him!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:53:36 +0000

I love your grandmother’s hat. Hats like that should never go out of style. Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

By: dayvoe

dayvoe — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:03:56 +0000

Cynthia

I am very sorry to hear about your grandfather’s passing.

Death is always very sad.

David

By: Cynthia Closkey

Cynthia Closkey — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:12:55 +0000

Christina, I see the Rosalind Russell element a little, but I think the shoulder pads might be distorting things a bit.

How extraordinarily delightful of you to say that I look like Grandmom. I suppose it’s the kind of family resemblance one can’t see oneself. I see elements of her in my mother and my sisters, but not in me. I’m more Closkey than Gallagher (or Free, which was my grandmother’s maiden name). I know for sure I have some of her mannerisms though, and I kind of cherish those.