Background
Gallagher, James Peter was born on September 9, 1936 in Avoca, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Thomas Richard and Ruth Alberta (Marley) Gallagher.
Gallagher, James Peter was born on September 9, 1936 in Avoca, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Thomas Richard and Ruth Alberta (Marley) Gallagher.
Associate of Arts, St. Charles College, 1957. Bachelor in Philosophy, St. Marys College, Baltimore, 1959. Master of Divinity, St. Marys College, Baltimore, 1963.
Pastoral services Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1963—1967. Contributing editor Catholic Light, 1967—1970. Director alcoholism services Raritan Bay Mental Health Center, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, 1970—1974.
Manager addictive services Overlook Hospital, Summit, New Jersey, 1974—1978. Principal Fanwood Counseling Group, New Jersey, since 1983. Administrator mental health services J. E. Runnells Hospital, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, 1978—1985.
Director adolescent aftercare Fair Oaks Hospital, Summit, since 1985. Charter vice chairman New Jersey Alcoholism Counselors Certified Board. Consultant employee assistance programs industry.
Member of New Jersey Association Alcoholism Counselors (charter vice president 1974-1977), Association Advancement Family Therapy New Jersey, Association Labor & Management Administrator & Consultant Alcoholism.
Married Judith L. Makravitz Gallagher, July 19, 1970. Children: Katherine, Jeffrey.