Anne Reynolds Galligan, of Wallingford, Conn. died October 23, 2014. She was 90 years old. Born July 15,1924 in New Haven, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Edward L. Reynolds Sr. and Julia Sullivan Reynolds and sister of brothers Edward L. Reynolds, Jr. and David L. Reynolds. Anne is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years Matthew G. Galligan. Her six children, whom she considered her greatest accomplishments, also survived her. They are Kathleen Ofstie of Bridgeport, Ct., Matthew E. Galligan of New York City, Mary Ellen Galligan of Branford, Ct., David M. Galligan of Branford, Ct., Elizabeth Curtis of New Rochelle, N.Y. and Patricia Duffy of Rye, N.Y., as well as her son-in-laws, Richard B. Ofstie, Jude A. Curtis and John R. Duffy and daughter-in-law Susan S. Galligan, as well as ten grandchildren: Anne Elizabeth Ofstie, Matthew Wetteland Ofstie, Matthew E. (Teddy) Galligan, Jr., Philip Evans Galligan, Catherine Anne Curtis, Mary Elizabeth Curtis, Margaret Grace Curtis, John Patrick Duffy, Brendan Robert Duffy and Patrick James Duffy. Anne’s optimistic nature and sunny disposition took hold during her formative years in grade school and high school at St. Mary’s in New Haven. Upon graduation in 1941 she matriculated at Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts obtaining her BA in English in June of 1945. Following college she worked for her father, whom she adored. Her brother Ed introduced her to a college friend who became the love of her life and on April 10, 1950, during which period he was studying for the bar, she married Matt Galligan. Thus began their 64 loving years together. Anne found joy, meaning and serenity as a devout Catholic. She was a long time parishioner of The Church of the Resurrection and served as a Eucharist Minister for many years. Anne’s biggest professional accomplishment was that of top producer at the Walter E. Kowalski Real Estate firm during the 1980’s and 1990’s. Although not adorned with medals and trophies, she will long be remembered for her kindness, generosity, sense of humor, loving nature and her sweet tooth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Rd, Wallingford, on Wednesday October 29 at 10 a.m. A private burial ceremony will follow immediately. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anne’s memory may be made to The Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492 or to Ashlar Village whose loving and dedicated Wooster 3 staff cared for Anne during her final days at The Masonicare Annual Appeal, c/o The Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut, PO Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492.
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Anne Reynolds Galligan
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