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Cornelia Elisabeth Hackett "Connie" Halligan

Cornelia Halligan Obituary

Cornelia Elisabeth "Connie" Hackett Halligan, a third generation native Californian of Irish descent, died on November 3, 2013 in San Rafael, CA at age 64. Born in Livermore, CA, in 1948 to Gerald and Genevieve Nevin Hackett, Connie moved with her family to Napa in 1949. Connie attended St. John's School, Napa High School and Napa Junior College. Connie spent several years in San Francisco working for the Bank of America and then many years working in the Insurance Industry in Marin County. Connie is survived by her husband James Halligan of Novato, CA, and her brother Jim Hackett in San Francisco. In addition she is survived by cousins throughout California and her godmother Carmelita Murphy Slaughter in Nipomo, CA. A celebration of Connie's life will be held in Napa, CA on April 12, 2014. RSVP 415-533-4355. Donations to the San Francisco Food Bank or charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Press Democrat from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2014.

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