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Brian M. O'Halloran

Brian O'Halloran Obituary

Of West Roxbury, formerly of Newton and South Boston, Nov. 7, 2006. Retired Trooper, MA State Police. Son of T. Frank and the late Mary C. (Coen) O'Halloran. He also leaves a Stepmother, Bernadette O'Halloran, and three siblings: Kevin P. O'Halloran and wife Diane, Mary E. and Amy L. O'Halloran. Also survived by a nephew, Jack Watson and three nieces: Colleen, Shannon and Kelly O'Halloran. Funeral from the Andrew J. Magni & Son F.H., 365 Watertown St, Rt. 16, NEWTON, Friday at 9:30 AM. Followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton at 10:30 AM. Interment in Newton Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 PM.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 9, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian O'Halloran

Sponsored by Brian's sister Mary O'Halloran, NY, NY.

19 Entries

Peter Gregory Fall

November 4, 2021

I knew Brian only for a short time, about three months; but he deeply impressed me as a kind, decent and sensitive young man, one of the finest I've ever known.

Peter Gregory Fall

September 2, 2021

Could any of his family publish any photos of Brian? I know many of his friends, workmates and admirers would greatly appreciate them. Requiescat in Pacem, Brian. God bless your soul.

anne baccari

January 16, 2018

Brian, can't believe it's been over 11 years. I know you're happy now,with both your mother and father,again.RIP, my good friend. Still thinking of you & your family, especially Amy. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Anne Baccari

January 4, 2018

Amy, I hope you're well. I miss him too and think of him often. My many visits up to Boston aren't the same without him there to always see & have fun with! I go to the cemetery and put a flower for him, most every time I come to Boston for a holiday, reunion, family or Boston sporting event, etc. I wasn't able to go this XMas, due to the snow & too many family events going on this year, though I go most Xmas's. I unexpectedly now have to go back up to Boston for another friend's funeral, very soon now, so will try to get there then, though I'll only be up there for a couple of days. I did go when I was up at Thanksgiving. I was sad to see your father had since, also passed, by the headstone, quite a while ago now, on my next visit after that. Brian is in Heaven with both your mother and father now, though we will always miss him here. He would love the recent, long-time success of all of Boston's sports teams!! I often think of him during those games, BC Alumni & reunion events, his Birthday on March 6th and any time I go to the beach or are in Newton or Southie, among other times!! I will continue to think of Brian and remember him always.
Take care.

Amy O'Halloran

January 3, 2018

I miss my brother terribly.

abby levine

February 4, 2007

Dear Brian,
I came to your funeral and the wake and witnessed how much you were loved, seemed like the whole city of Boston came, the Bulgers, Joe Denucci, The major..everyone loved you...The moving tributes by your gorgeous sisters who looked just like you and the readings from your Kevin's daughters were very heartfelt, like you, I always remember your birthday, March 6, I will visit your grave and say it in person, a big Happy birthday my first boyfriend! you are now resting peacefully with your mother whom you missed so much..Abby Levine

Alice Wilson

December 8, 2006

Dear Amy,
So sorry to hear about your brother, I remember both of you and your beautiful little boy Jack, I live in Florida now but you will be in my prayers.
Alice W.

Jonathan Reilly

November 26, 2006

My heart goes out to the O'Hallorans..Brian was a sweet person with tragic circumstances. May god finally put him at peace.

All the best to you all.

John Reilly

Kathy Doyle

November 24, 2006

I am so sad for the O'Halloran family. My best bud, Mare and I went to high school (and college) together and we had a lot in common, including being the oldest sister with two older brothers! I also lost one of my brothers who had similar struggles as Brian. Childhood was easier in a lot of ways, but knowing both brothers are at peace takes away some of the anxiety that lurked in the background of growing up.

Vara Lipworth

November 20, 2006

Dear Brian,

I know your dear sister Mary from many years ago... she and I shared many, many commonalities growing up in Newton in the late 7o's One of our most important, loving and dear reflections were about our older brothers whom we so loved and knew shared many of the same delicate, noble, and tyrannous life long struggles that made them special in the most valiant and resilient of ways.

We both felt in our hearts and minds that sometimes people truly are too delicate and beautiful for this world. I know you were one of those people Brian and even though I never met you I do have a sense of your life and your quiet strength and courage -

May you finally rest in peace and sleep with the angels...

Vara J. Lipworth ~

November 18, 2006

It is important to me that for some of you who did not know, at the end of his life Brian had really overcame so many obstacles that nearly none of us could withstand, he was back with his family who loved him, and was able and proud to be living on his own in a beautuful apt. When we hadn't heard from him in three days I phoned the police, they called me back to say he was in his bed with radio on, lying peacefully gone.
For this I am grateful, I am saddened for all his suffering but I know that he is a peace with my mother whom he missed so much. Thank you all for giving my brother the beautful good-bye that he deserved..
He was always so proud of this poem he wrote when he was little, I won't write in all, but I kept it...it starts like this...

Summer is hot, summer is cool, summer is taking a dip in the pool...
sweet and wondeful memories of summers past.
Good bye to my brother and thank you all for watching over him. Much Love,

Mary O'Halloran, Brian's sister.
NY, NY.

ANNE BACCARI

November 17, 2006

FRANK, AMY & FAMILY, I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF BRIAN'S SUDDEN & UNTIMELY PASSING. PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. AMY, THANK YOU FOR CALLING & LETTING ME KNOW THE SAD NEWS. I WILL REALLY MISS HIM. I FEEL TERRIBLE THAT I DID NOT KNOW IN TIME TO ATTEND HIS SERVICES, TOO. I WILL VISIT THE CEMETERY WHEN I COME UP TO BOSTON FOR THANKSGIVING. I WILL MISS BRIAN SO MUCH!!! HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON & A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND OF MINE, WHOM I KNEW FOR 28 YEARS, SINCE 1978. WE SHARED MANY, MANY GOOD TIMES, & I WILL REMEMBER ALL OF THEM FONDLY, & WILL DEFINITELY MISS HAVING HIM AROUND NOW. BRI, IT WAS JUST A FEW DAYS AGO THAT WE TALKED, & SPOKE OF GETTING TOGETHER WHEN I CAME UP TO BOSTON FOR THANKSGIVING!! I STILL HAVE UP, THE VERY NICE B-DAY CARD YOU RECENTLY GAVE ME!!! IT WAS ONLY ON MY LAST 2 TRIPS UP TO BOSTON, THAT WE HAD FUN SWIMMING IN YOUR POOL AT YOUR NEW APT., & GOING TO THE BC GAME, & LARRY'S HOUSE,& WE ENJOYED GOING TO THE BEACH, KELLY'S & SOUTHIE, TOO, LIKE YOU ALWAYS LIKED TO DO! I WILL MISS THOSE TIMES W/YOU, & DISCUSSING BC & BOSTON SPORTS GAMES & SCORES, AMERICAN IDOL, ETC. YOU ALWAYS ENJOYED LIFE LIKE A KID, JUST LIKE I DO, MY GOOD FRIEND!!! YOU ARE GONE FAR TOO YOUNG, & WERE DOING SO WELL NOW, TOO. I KNOW YOU'RE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW, & THAT NOW YOU'RE AN ANGEL, WHO WILL NOW WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY & TAKE CARE OF THEM. I KNOW WE'LL MEET AGAIN IN THE DISTANT FUTURE, SO UNTIL THEN, BE WELL, MY SPECIAL FRIEND, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...
LOVE, ANNE & "CRYSTAL", (THE CAT WHOM YOU ALSO LOVED, & WHO ALSO LOVED YOU).

Kim Threadgold

November 10, 2006

My brother and I are very sorry. It seems like yesterday we were at Cabot School. Billy and I were remembering how much fun Brian was growing up.
Threadgold Family

Roseanne Owens

November 9, 2006

I have known Brian for a few years he has been the greatest of friends to me and my family. I am glad to have known you one of my best memories is giving you a 1 year medallion. talking on the phone every day with you is gonna be missed by myself and your family. Love Roseanne and family

Paul Rogers

November 9, 2006

I was lucky enough to know Brian for the past 3 years. I will always remember him for his love of life and his boyish nature and optimism. He will be missed by all.

bryan greeley

November 9, 2006

My sincere condolenses to the O'Halloran family. I have fond memories of Kevin, Brian and myself as kids at Cabot Park in Newton . I am saddened to hear he passed at such a young age.
My thoughts are with you at this time.

Fran Melanson(Shea)

November 9, 2006

I worked with Brian at Bay Cove Human services
I felt a special connection as my mother(Mary Shea) and Brian's grandmother Isabell were very good friends

My niece Kathy went to school with Brian we had some nice talks about Newton and the past

My sympathy to you and your family

Michelle Tallent

November 9, 2006

Amy & family,
Sincere condolenses to you. Brian is a great man and his tremendous love for his family was so evident. I was always amazed when he would recite lenghthy poems and special excerpts from books without skipping a beat from complete memory. He's a special person and will be missed.

donald foley jr.

November 9, 2006

thank you brian for your friendship during my son donny;s tour of duty with the marine corps in iraq.i will always remember your daily phone calls and support. your one of the best friends i have ever had. thanks buddy!

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