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Richard O'Halloran Obituary

Of Natick, formerly of Newton, June 23, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Joan (Gordale) O'Halloran. Survived by his children: Patricia M. Dunnigan of Natick, Maureen Thorp of Gaithersburg, MD, Maryann Wilson of Framingham and Philip M. O'Halloran of Natick. Mr. O'Halloran was predeceased by his children Richard M. O'Halloran, Jr. and Cheryl A. O'Halloran. Also survived by his sister Mary Leonard of Watertown and ten grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:30 AM at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington St., Newton followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Visiting hour prior to the Funeral 9-10 AM at the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington St., (Rte 16), WELLESLEY HILLS. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In memory of Mr. O'Halloran's wife and daughter, donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Mr. O'Halloran was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home Wellesley Hills www.henryburkefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 24, 2008.

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Carol Nally-O'Leary

June 26, 2008

Mr. O'Halloran

Thanks for videotaping our wedding !
Friend of our family for over 50 years.
We will miss you !

Carol and Martin O'Leary

Lisa Coughlin

June 26, 2008

To the O'Halloran's:

I just heard about your dad through the Upper Falls grapevine and am so sorry. Gerry and I were just talking yesterday about it being 7 years without Cheryl and I said I had to call Mary Ann for family updates! Our sympathies to everyone and I will be in touch soon.

Anita & Bob Tomaselli

June 25, 2008

Our deepest and sincere sympathy in the loss of your Dad. He came to visit us about six weeks ago and had a glass of wine and chatted about the Red Sox with Bob as he often did when he used to come to Easy Motions. He was a great friend and we will surely miss him.
We're so sorry we won't be able to come to the funeral but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Anita & Bob

Edith (O'Halloran) McGovern

June 25, 2008

To the O'Halloran Family,
I am so sorry to hear that your father has passed. Uncle Dick was a character just like his brother Charlie. My deepest sympathies at this time.

Kathy O'Hara

June 25, 2008

Dear 'Halloran's

So sorry to hear about your Father. I kept in touch with "O'Halloran Happenings" thru e-mail with your Dad. I'll miss that!

Take Care and be there for each other. Stay Strong!!!

John Walsh

June 24, 2008

Dear O'Hallorans

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Dick was one of my favorite people. I always enjoyed the many conversations we had over the hedges separating our houses. And once I moved from the neighborhood, I enjoyed his updates of happenings in the old neighborhood; that he would send at Christmas time.

Bobbi Shepherd

June 24, 2008

To the Entire Family:
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. I can only chuckle picturing your Dad laughing and taking a little "drink"!!!
Stay strong for each other.

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