Richmond, Virginia
O'HALLORAN, Colonel (Ret.) U.S. Army John T. "Pop-Pop," 92, of Glen Allen, died Saturday, April 16, 2011. He was preceded in death by Margaret, his beloved wife of 62 years. He is survived by his loving daughter, Peggy Smith (Lee); granddaughter, Elizabeth Gordon (Chris); and his great-granddaughters, Kylie, Emma and Aubrey. He was a WWII veteran, who received two Purple Hearts during The Battle of the Bulge, and served proudly in the Army for 28 years with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. John was a member and past Commander of Westhampton Post 84 of The American Legion and active in the Henrico County Republican Party. He taught business and finance courses at J. Sargeant Reynolds for many years. He will also be remembered for his love of country, family and friends, his zest for life, Irish wit, generosity, and enthusiasm for sports and gardening. A memorial service to celebrate the lives of John and Margaret will be held on Saturday, April 23, at 2 p.m. at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, Va., officiated by Capt. (Ret.) USNR Carroll Londoner. Visitation will follow until 5 p.m. Cremation with inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Boys State/Girls State, in c/o Westhampton Post 84, The American Legion, P.O. Box 70820, Richmond, Va. 23255.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Never met John or Margret in person.she was my mom,s cousin Ella
G.Jacobs McKanna Rockford Illinois.rest in peace to both.
Patricia McKanna feazel
January 26, 2020 | Wilmington, IL | Acquaintance
John and I met several years ago while I worked at Ukrop's. He asked if I would like to do some yard work for him and I gladly accepted the opportunity. Our friendship grew for several years after that and we became very good friends. He was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. John was a man of class and intelligence and I hope to one day be half the man he was. I have had few figures whom I look to for guidance in my life and John was one of them. Our friendship bridged a...
Austin Butler
April 27, 2011 | Glen Allen, VA
Dear Dad,Mom and Liz, I'm sorry to hear about your father and Grandfather. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone around you. Love all of you.
Lisa Smith-Grady
April 21, 2011 | Deltaville, VA
Deepest sympathy in your great loss. John O'Halloran was one of my favorite teachers for The Institute of Financial Education during the 1980's, and I enjoyed his intellect and his great sense of humor. I always enjoyed visiting with both John and his sweet Margaret through the years. They both were inspirational in the way that they remained active and enjoyed life through all of their years. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jayne Sneed
April 21, 2011 | Richmond, VA
To my neighbor Peggy and Lee Smith:
I know there aren't any words that can help to ease your pain at times like this but just know that God makes no mistakes and he will be with you through your difficult times and also know that he will be right beside you to give you the comfort and strength you will need to make each day a brighter day for you. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Lisa Sharpe
April 21, 2011 | Richmond, VA