Alexandria "Sandy" Galligan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

After a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease, Alexandria Galligan, (nee) Marconi, “Sandy”, entered eternal life on Saturday, February 13, 2021. She was 82 years old. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Charlotte, North Carolina with Father John Allen, Celebrant. Born February 17, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, Sandy was the daughter of the late John and Mary Marconi (nee) Deodati. In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her sister Roberta Schiavone (nee) Marconi and her late husband, Andrew Joseph Galligan. She is survived by her children: Kelly Galligan Davila and her husband Walfredo; Maria Galligan Stacy and her husband Paul; Andrew Joseph Galligan Jr. and his wife Patricia; and Bernadette Galligan Joyce. In addition, Sandy was blessed with 9 grandchildren: Walfredo III, Liam Alexander, Amelia Rose, Andrew Joseph III, Lindsey Maryann, Finbar James, Colin Francis, Juliana Katherine and Aidan Martin. Sandy is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews who are saddened by her passing. Sandy was a loving mother, sister, daughter, and friend; her devotion to her family was paramount as she committed much of her life to ensure the well-being of her children’s lives. A dedicated lover of pets, she leaves behind Cody, who will continue to greet family and friends at her daughter’s home, as well as wonderful memories of Toby, Becky, Boomer Kitty, Chocolate, Fluffy, Queenie and most loved Samson. Sandy will be remembered in part for her amazing Italian cooking – mouths would water and smiles would beam at the mention of “Aunt Sandy’s Risotto”, “Grandma’s Lasagna” or “Mrs. Galligan’s Chicken Parmigiana”. She loved to read, and channeled her voluminous vocabulary and sharp mind to endless crossword puzzles (always in pen) and Sudoku books. Sandy graduated from St. Helena High School in Bronx NY. After putting her own children through college, she began night and weekend classes and ultimately earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Marymount College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Early in her career Sandy spent time working for J. Edgar Hoover at the FBI. She also spent time working with various litigation law firms as a legal secretary for partners at Zach, Petry, LLC, Cravath, Swain, and Moore LLP, Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP, and ultimately retiring from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP. She raised her family in Suffern, New York, retired initially to Allendale, New Jersey and finally settled in Charlotte, North Carolina. After her retirement, Sandy volunteered for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Jersey providing a voice for vulnerable children. In addition, Sandy enjoyed travelling. Her most joyous trips were the ones she took to visit her grandchildren in New York, Massachusetts, and North Carolina, though, she also enjoyed river cruises, took trips to New England, California, Florida and Biloxi, Mississippi, and visited Austria, France, Italy, England, Switzerland and Germany. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home, Indian Trail Chapel. Online condolences may be left at www.heritagecares.com In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). If you wish to watch the Mass, please mute your computer and visit beginning at 10:50: https://partners.zoom.us/j/6313628619 Meeting ID: 631362861

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Alexandria "Sandy" Galligan

February 17, 1938 - February 13, 2021