Richard E. Halloran

SOUTH YARMOUTH — Richard E. Halloran, 82, of South Yarmouth died on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008.

He was the husband of the late Joan M. (McBride) Halloran, who died in 2005. They had been married for 56 years.

Born, raised and educated in Wakefield, Mr. Halloran graduated from Wakefield High School. He then enlisted in the Coast Guard during World War II, serving until being honorably discharged in 1946 as yeoman first class. Upon returning to civilian life, Mr. Halloran attended Northeastern University in Boston and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration.

Mr. Halloran worked as director of sales for Sealand Services for 20 years. He lived in Melrose, Braintree, Houston, Texas, and Middletown, N.J., before retiring and moving to South Yarmouth in 1983.

An avid Red Sox fan, Mr. Halloran enjoyed golfing and was a member of the "hole-in-one" club. He was a communicant and volunteer at St. Pius X Church and served on the Yarmouth Golf Commission.

Mr. Halloran is survived by five daughters, Patricia Halloran of Lakewood, N.J., Regina Halloran of Middletown, N.J., Paula Safreed of Cortland, Ohio, Jane F. Deegan of Swedesboro, N.J., and Maura Fitzgerald of Franklin, Tenn.; a son, Robert Halloran of Milton; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Richard E. Halloran Jr.

Funeral services will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth. A funeral Mass follows at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Station Avenue, South Yarmouth. Interment is in Ancient Cemetery, Yarmouthport. Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the funeral home.