Thomas G. Gallagher, 78, of Downers Grove, formerly of Westmont.  Beloved brother of Dr. Richard (late Beverly), Mary Beth (Jim) French, Daniel (late Catherine) and Dr. James (Vera).  Devoted uncle of Greg (Susan), Jeff (Patty), Kevin (Lisa), Beth Mahler, Julie (David) Callinan, Amy (Bob) Mackay, Suzanne (Dr. Bob) Schmitz, Molly French, Dawn Marie (Michael) Ghawaly, Brian (Gabby), Erin (David) Whelan, Kristin, Jamie (Gerard) Germain and Meghan.  Dear great-uncle of many.  Visitation 3 to 8pm Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75^th St., Downers Grove.  Prayers 8:45am Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the funeral home to Holy Trinity Church, Westmont for Mass at 9:30am.  Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.  Tom had a great passion for boating and all things mechanical; he was an engineer at heart!  Tom took great pride in his career as a Funeral Director, touching many lives with his loving and sympathetic demeanor.  He was a devoted Catholic, a Chaplain in the Army, and a very active member of his prayer group.  Tom loved to visit with his nieces and nephews and kept all laughing with his wit and sense of humor.  Tom was loved by all who knew him, and he knew how to keep an “Irish secret” to his last day!  He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tom’s memory to Catholic Education Foundation, 16555 Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL 60403 either on-line or by mail would be appreciated.  Funeral info 630/964-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com