It is with deep regret that the members of the Phoenixville Fire Department announce
the sudden passing of Deputy Fire Chief Brian Gallagher at the age of 59.

Brian has been a member of Phoenix Hose, Hook & Ladder Co., No. 1 since 1976 and
the Kimberton Fire Company since 1972. Brian was past president of Northern Chester
County Fire Chief's Association and past Pennsylvania Fire Academy Instructor.

Brian retired from the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office in 2007 after serving the
Chester County Department of Emergency Services for over 30 years.

A viewing will be held Tuesday evening, September 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Ann's
Chapel. A fireman's funeral will be held Wednesday starting with a viewing from 9:30
a.m. to 10:45 a.m. A funeral mass will start at 11 a.m. The chapel is located at 604
South Main Street in Phoenixville.

Burial will be at St. Ann's Cemetery located at 305 West Pothouse Road in Phoenixville.
A firemen's memorial service and reception will follow at Kimberton Fire Company on
Route 113.