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ANN HALLORAN Obituary

HALLORAN, Ann M. (Grealish) Age 79, of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, died peacefully, Monday, February 17, 2020, at home, in the comfort of her loving family. Ann was born in Boston, to the late Patrick and Katherine Grealish. Raised and educated in South Boston, she was a graduate of South Boston High School, Class of 1958. She had lived in Quincy for over fifty-five years.

She was a homemaker and loved her family. While raising her children, Ann became an active parishioner of Sacred Heart Parish in North Quincy. She spent countless hours volunteering at the elementary school and later served as a Eucharistic minister for many years. Most of all, Ann was dedicated to her family, especially to her late husband, Ken, her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed supporting all their many activities and was proud of all their accomplishments. Beloved wife for fifty-nine years of the late Kenneth P. Halloran. Devoted mother of Kenneth P. Halloran, Detective Lieutenant, Massachusetts State Police and Tara Healey of Charlestown, Nancee T. Gillin, United States Federal Agent, Retired and her husband Paul of Florida, and Shannon A. Flood and her husband Frank of West Roxbury. Loving grandmother of Jack, Paul, Tommy, and Matt Halloran, Patrick Gillin, and Liam, Brendan and Kieran Flood. One of eight siblings, she was the dear sister of James Grealish of Malden, Mary Bellefontaine of Reading, William Grealish of Boston, and was predeceased by John "Jack", Edward "Eddie", Patrick "Buddy" and Michael Grealish. Ann is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, QUINCY, Friday, February 21, at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint Ann's Church, 757 Hancock Street, Quincy at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours at the Funeral Home Thursday, 4 - 6 p.m. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.

You are invited to visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com or call 617-472-6344.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2020.

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February 26, 2020

Ann, thank you for the friendship you and our mother Irene shared. Love Kate and Tommy Duchainey

February 22, 2020

Sad to hear that Ann passed away so soon. She will be missed in the neighborhood. She was a good woman.
John D.

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Karen and Thomas Rogers

February 19, 2020

We are so saddened to hear that we have lost yet another incredible family member. Our hearts go out to Shannon, Nancee and Kenny during this most difficult of times. I will forever cherish the many years of happy memories I have of Ann...she is a wonderful woman and will be missed.

Anne Rheault

February 18, 2020

To The Halloran Family .
I meet Ann years ago while I was caring for her mother Kay at The Manor . She was a wonderful, kind and very devoted to her mother. The staff on 4 east we always enjoyed seeing her. We always would have great conversations about Kay and her love for her family .
I haven't seen Ann is a good part of 20 years but never forgot her for her devotion to her mom and her family . She spoke about you all with such love and pride .
I'm an so very sorry for your loss and I would like to send my sincere condolences to you all . And God Bless Ann

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Mary OLeary

February 18, 2020

Jim sorry for the loss of your sister. It is difficult but is happening to all of us as we age. My sincere sympathy...Mary O'Leary

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1 Independence Ave, Quincy, MA 02169

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