Brian Michael Gallagher, 31 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on March 9, 2009 at his residence.

Born February 15, 1978 in Leonardtown, MD his was the son of John Gallagher of St. Inigoes, MD and Carol Hawley Gallagher of California, MD, Step-son of Ann Gallagher of St. Inigoes, MD.

Brian is a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. As a youth he played in the St. Mary's County Soccer League. He is a 1996 Leonardtown High School graduate. He became interested in music during middle school and played trumpet in the Esperanza School band. He is an exceptional self- taught guitar player and played in a local band. His passion for art led him to enroll in a Bachelor's program at the Art Institute of Pittsburg and to pursue a career in graphic design. Brian is missed by many local residents of the Leonardtown area where he worked as the Head Barista at Brewing Grounds Coffee Shop. Brian is both loved and admired for his quick witted sense of humor and compassion for friends and family. He is adored by his nieces and nephew with whom he spent many entertaining hours. Brian is a long time participant in the twelve step program of Alcoholic Anonymous. He is and will be deeply loved by family and friends who will always cherish his kind heart.

In addition to his parents Brian is survived by his siblings; Robert Ayers of Alexandria, VA, Marni Ayers of Seeding Hills, MA, Shana Mandeville of Orlando, FL, Kelly McCallister of McKenzie, TN and Caryl McClave of Virginia Beach, VA, grandparents; Milton and Mary Ann Bouchillon of Louisville, MI and companion, Diana Diggins of Leonardtown, MD.

Friends are invited to Brian's Life Celebration on Friday, March 13, 2009 from 6 to 8pm in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 10am in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Ridge, MD with Monsignor Maurice O'Connell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Marcey House, P.O. Box 622, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.