PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Kevin F. Gallagher, 59, of Pittsfield, Mass., and a former longtime resident of Adams, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Berkshire Medical Center.

He was born in Adams, Mass., on August 29, 1958, son of the late John Elliot Gallagher and Ellen May (Roberts) Gallagher. He attended local schools.

Kevin was a veteran of the US Air Force.

Kevin maintained and interest in military history and enjoyed collecting military swords and sabers.  He also built many models of military equipment. Kevin loved animals especially birds and fish.

He is survived by one daughter and one sister, Eileen Burke and her husband, Bruce; and two brothers, including John Gallagher and his wife Ursula and Brian Gallagher and his wife Debbie; and nieces, nephews and many friends from the BFAIR community.

He was predeceased by two sisters and one brother, including Karen Lowry, Kathleen Brightwell and Shaun Gallagher.

Funeral notice: The funeral for Kevin Gallagher will be Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, Central Chapel, 74 Marshall St., North Adams, Mass.  Burial will be private.  A calling hour will be held Tuesday morning from 10-11 at the funeral home.