Robert "Bob" M. Hallisey, Sr.

New London, NH – Robert “Bob” M. Hallisey, Sr. died peacefully in his home on January 20, 2024 at the age of 87 after battling the same leukemia that took his wife a decade before.

Bob was born 11/21/1936 in Cambridge, MA to John J. and Margaret M. (Sullivan) Hallisey in their home on Athens St. He was a Boston College double eagle and earned his Masters of Public Health at UMass Amherst.

He then married Margaret Anne “Peggy” Savage in 1961 and became a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service where they were initially stationed in Bethesda, MD. He served for twenty years retiring with the rank of Captain. The couple welcomed three children into their home in Winchester, MA over the next decade. Bob served as the state Director of Radiation Control for 22 years for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He taught medical radiological safety for many years at Tufts University. Bob retired in 2003 and he and Peg lived in Newbury before resettling to New London.

His children will remember him as a kind, gentle and engaged parent and grandparent who was focused on giving his loved ones the best opportunities. He was generous to a fault, very social and truly loved people. He had a passion for entertaining, singing, cooking and volunteering his time to help people. Bob was an active and dedicated member of Winchester’s Glee Club, Staff & Key, and St. Mary’s choir. During his retirement volunteered countless hours at New London Hospital, Historical Society and driving others to medical appointments for the Kearsage Area Council on Age. He was well known for his smile, genuine caring and keen memory for names.

Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife Peggy more than a decade ago by the same acute myeloid leukemia disease. He was a one woman man and looked forward to being reunited with her in peace and health. He was also predeceased by four of his siblings: Jacqueline Grondin, Larry, Barbara Murphy and John, Jr “Buddy”.

He is survived by his three children Robert, Jr, Barbara and Chris, their spouses and two much loved grandchildren John and Megan Hallisey, and by three remaining siblings: Margaret DiRoma, Maureen Frisoli and William “Bill” Hallisey.

His children are planning a celebration of life event in the spring and welcome all to attend and reminisce on the wonderful life and person he was. He made friends everywhere and brightened many lives.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Lake Sunapee Region VNA (PO Box 2209, New London, NH 03257), Kearsage Area Council on Age “COA” (PO Box 1263, New London, NH  03257) or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (www.givenow.lls.org)