Patrick Stephen Gallagher

Patrick Stephen Gallagher
February 12, 1953 – November 16, 2023

Pat passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023. He attended Abington High School (Abington, PA) graduating with the class of 1971. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. Degree in economics in 1976.
After graduating Pat relocated to the Northern Virginia area, where he grew a career in sales that included 14 years in federal sales with Zenith Data Systems, as well as positions with Compaq and Hewlett-Packard. He eventually shifted his focus to several nanotechnology startups, serving as CEO of Elevated Security before co-founding Purified Fuels, Inc. focusing on environmental sustainability. He retired as Vice President in April 2023 and continued advising as a Founder and Board Member.
Pat was the world’s best Poppy, a devoted father, brother, son, uncle, and friend. Pat cheered for his beloved Nittany Lions, never missed a kids’ sporting event, he loved spending time on Long Beach Island (New Jersey) and being surrounded by loved ones.
Preceded in death by his parents William Robert Gallagher, Sr. and Catherine Marie (Hargadon), and survived by siblings William R. Gallagher, Jr (Virginia), Kathleen O’Connell (George), Louise Gallagher, Joseph Gallagher (Rosemary); his daughters Emilia Gallagher Edson (Stephen) and Virginia Gallagher Myers; and grandchildren Olivia (10), Easton Myers (8), and Malcolm Edson (4).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (1829 N. 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121). A celebration of life will be hosted on Sunday, December 3rd from 11 am – 2 pm at the Center for Education at Wolf Trap (Educational Hall at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, 22182). The memorial service will start at 11 am with a luncheon to follow.