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HALISEY, Robert J.
Robert J. Halisey, 78, of Lake Hayward, passed away Thursday (Nov. 30, 2011) at home. Born Sept. 24, 1933 in Hartford, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Anderson) Halisey and stepson of the late Fred Calander. He was a proud Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. Mr. Halisey was a graduate of UCONN, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Over the years, he was a true intellectual and enjoyed teaching, writing, research and working with young people. He is survived by two sons, Forest and his wife, Patricia of Brandon, FL and Bosk of Hartford; their mother, Linda Truitt of Lake Wales, FL; two grandchildren, Robert and Michael; a sister, Barbara Surprenant of Colchester; a special nephew, Norman Surprenant of East Haddam; and numerous extended family members and friends.
Friends may call Monday starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. A Memorial Service with full military honors will be observed at 2 pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Antique Veterans of Colchester, P.O. Box 54, Colchester 06415. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.
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Dodie Day-Prescott
February 20, 2012
Linda, Bosco and Forrest: I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your best friend and father. Every spring, I would always know when the water in the lake was just right to go swimming. It was when I saw your dad out at the raft. Linda, you and Bob never turned me away when I just wanted to visit on a cold wintery day. That's what friendship back then was all about. I can remember the first time I was asked to babysit for you boys. It felt like such an honor to be asked. Oh, the stories are endless. Your dad never had a bad thing to say about anyone. That was one of the greatest qualities I will miss. Everyone who knew your dad all have memories of their own. He will always live on in each of us. God Bless you all.
Steve Saunders
December 6, 2011
Forest and Bosco, I was very sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. He was a wonderful man, and always inspried me when I ran into him. I admired his intellect and athleticism. He will be missed by many in our LH community. Hold onto all the good memories. Peace be with you and your family.
December 6, 2011
Forest,My sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. You probably dont remember me, I was your school bus driver when you were in elementary school. After I did that I moved to NY, but kept in contact w/many friends in E. Haddam. Thats how I heard about your Dad. If he was anything like you and i am sure he was, he was a fine person. I hope you are well and wish you all the happiness.All the best Forest to you and your family. Jeanne Kraemer,previously from EHaddam, now NY
Shawn Gallagher
December 5, 2011
Forest,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a nice man and will be missed by many.
James Burns
December 4, 2011
To all of Bob,s family and friends, I want to express my condolences. Bob was one of the most. Interesting person II have ever. Known, He had a wide range of knowledge about a diversity of subjects and. I usually felt as though I learned something after every one of our conversations. He also was a very nice person. I don,t ever recall him saying a mean word about anyone he knew and he would point out and laugh about his own frailties. I will miss him greatly as will many, many others.
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