James Steven Galligan

James "Jimmy" Steven Galligan, 57, of Warwick, RI, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI. He was the loving and beloved husband of Watsana (Khunpiluek) Galligan, to whom he was married on August 15, 2008. Born on June 4, 1959 in Attleboro, MA, he was the son of the late William Thomas Galligan and the late Lorraine (Desrosiers) Galligan.A resident of Warwick, RI for the past fifteen years, he previously lived in Attleboro. Jimmy was a graduate of Attleboro High School, Class of 1977, and of the Jewelry Institute in Providence, RI in 1981, where he participated in the comprehensive modeling program. He worked for eighteen years as a Casting Specialist for Standard Chain Company in North Attleboro, MA.A true craftsman, he also loved the outdoors, camping, and working around his home. He enjoyed music and attending concerts. Jimmy genuinely enjoyed his work and was a member of the Providence Jewelers Club. He enjoyed the companionship of his two cats: "Lychee" and "KeeWee", and more than anything else, he loved spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, Watsana, he is survived by his cherished children: Julie M. Galligan of Pawtucket, RI; Paul S. Galligan and his wife, Beth M. (Wald) Galligan, of Seekonk, MA; and Christopher J. Galligan of North Attleboro, MA. Jimmy was the brother of Judy Ann McCutheon and her husband, Robert McCutheon, of FL; Thomas W. Galligan and his wife, Suzanne M. (Burdick) Galligan, of Glocester, RI; Susan M. Galligan of North Attleboro, MA; and Nancy L. Quilitzsch and her husband, Carl Quilitzsch, of South Attleboro, MA. He was the brother of the late William Roy Galligan who died in infancy.  He leaves several nieces and nephews and many friends.Friends and family are cordially invited to attend a Visitation on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service immediately following visitation on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.Children's room is available during the visitation and funeral service.Burial will be private in St. Mary's Cemetery, Attleboro Falls, MA, at which time Jimmy will be laid to rest alongside his late parents and late brother.In lieu of flowers, his family has requested that donations be made in Jimmy's memory to the Warwick Animal Shelter, 101 Arthur W. Devine Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200