Donna Marie (Gallagher) Dowling of Moriches, formerly of Westhampton Beach, died at home on October 11, 2018.
Born in Brooklyn to Joseph and Helen Gallagher on October 10, 1953, she was a graduate of Sayville High School and Dowling College. She later earned certification in labor relations from Cornell University. She was employed at Brookhaven National Laboratory for 35 years, where she made numerous lifelong friendships. Survivors said she was a loving mother, daughter, sister and aunt, a dedicated career woman, and a devoted friend.
She is survived by her mother, Helen; a son, Terence; sisters JoAnne (William), Helen, Loretta, and Susan (Scott); a brother, James (Gale); nephews Joseph, Luke and Liam; and a niece, Kaitlin.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Werner Rothwell Funeral Home in Westhampton Beach.