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Rev. Walter R. Hall Jr.

1953 - 2019

Rev.  Walter R. Hall Jr. obituary, 1953-2019, New Milford, C.T.

BORN

1953

DIED

2019

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Walter Hall Obituary

Rev. Walter R. Hall, Jr.

New Milford, C.T. - Reverend Walter R. Hall, Jr., a resident of New Milford, C.T., passed away on July 17, 2019, at Danbury Hospital. Born on March 16, 1953, Rev. Hall was the son of Deacon Walter R. Hall, Sr. and Deaconess Mattie Carey-Hall of North Carolina, who both preceded him in death.

Rev. Hall received his call to the ministry in 1977, and was licensed by the Rev. C.E. Thomas and the New Hope Baptist Church, Newark, N.J. After studying at the New York Theological Seminary, Rev. Hall was ordained at the First Baptist Church, Princeton, N.J., and called to serve as the first Assistant Pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church in 1979.

Simultaneous to beginning his pastoral career, Rev. Hall also began a career in healthcare administration, where he worked for more than 40 years. He held administrative positions in prestigious medical centers, including Overlook Hospital in Summit, N.J., where he was the first black healthcare administrator, Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, N.Y., and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. In September 2005, he was recruited by Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, C.T., where he served as the senior manager of Perioperative Services.

Rev. Hall was called to pastor the Mount Zion Baptist Church, Greenhaven, N.Y. He accepted and started serving there in December 1983, and was officially installed as pastor in March 1984. Rev. Hall married Teri R. Hall of Summit, N.J., at the Mount Zion Baptist Church on November 22, 1986. In April 2019, Rev. Hall and First Lady Teri Hall celebrated 35 years of pastoral service, making Rev. Hall the longest serving pastor of the Mount Zion Baptist Church.

Rev. Hall leaves to cherish his memory his loving and dedicated wife of 35 years, Teri R. Hall; two sons: Seth Hall of New Paltz, N.Y., and Kevin Paige Hall (Swe) of New Paltz, N.Y.; three daughters: Anika Holmes of Washington D.C., Nakia Purefoy (Shaun) of Broadnax, V.A., and Janeen Hall of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one sister, Shirley Hinton of Owings Mills, M.D.; one brother, Anthony Hall (Adrianne) of Wesley Chapel, N.C.; his father-in law, William Robinson of Summit, N.J.; two sisters-in-law, Kathy Robinson of Summit, N.J. and Deborah Stevenson of Blue Springs, M.O.; 12 (soon to be 13) grandchildren: Alexis, Cori, Anisa, Anaya, Xavier, Daijah, Jayden, Julian, Eden, Arianna, Raelynn, and Shaun, Jr; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, loving family members, the Mount Zion church family and friends.

Donations may be made to the American Heart Association www.heart.org

Rev. Hall will have a Gathering 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 10 S. Greenhaven Road, Stormville, NY; Home Going Service at 12:00 noon at the Church. Professional services entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Homes, 43 Fairview Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY. 12601 "Committed To Being The Very Best" Call us anytime 452-2894 or 452-6143.

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Jul. 24 to Jul. 26, 2019.

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Vivian Prescott

July 18, 2023

Gone but not forgotten.

Vivian Prescott

July 18, 2022

Gone but not forgotten.

Vince Sydnor

September 14, 2019

My Deepest Condolences To The Hall Family & Friends......May The Lord Bless You and Keep You All.......

Terrance & Lisa Wansley

August 22, 2019

So sorry to hear this. We visited Mt. Zion when we first moved to the area and Rev. Hall was warm and gracious. Our condolences to his family and church.

Mary Cato

August 14, 2019

My prayers are with the Hall Family during this difficult time. My God be with you always.

Vivian Hall Prescott

July 27, 2019

So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to Teri and the Hall family.
Vivian Hall Prescott
Williamsburg, VA

Teress Evans

July 26, 2019

Heaven is Rejoicing over their OwnMay God Comfort The Family during this difficult timeRev Hall was a dear friend of my family in Newark, NJ and We had the privilege to hear his Touching Sermons! He always had A SMILE on his faceRest In Paradise until we meet again! Sincerely The Cox Family! Praying for your Strength

Carol Cappillettie

July 25, 2019

Our sympathy and prayers go out to the family, relatives, friends, and church family of Rev. Hall.

Chester Thomas and Lena Kogan

July 25, 2019

Rev. Hall will be missed greatly by his family, friends, and community. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.

Ivy Reeves

July 24, 2019

There are no words to express how heavy my heart cried for the family. Rev. Hall's spirit and energy will always be remembered. Great Pastor and good friend will surely be missed. Keeping the family in prayer for strength and understanding. I am here for you all.

Denise Taylor

July 24, 2019

Arts High's Arties,class of 1970, will truly miss you and cherish all of the beautiful memories.

G. Denise Wright Walker

July 24, 2019

To the Family of my Dear Friend, Rev. Raleigh, it is my prayer that you are comforted knowing that you are not alone during this most difficult time! My prayers are with you!

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Anthony and Earlene Coleman

July 24, 2019

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers for the Hall and Mt Zion Families.

American Heart Association

July 24, 2019

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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Valerie Ruffin

July 24, 2019

May the Lord comfort your family in this sad time. May you rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Rev. Hall will be deeply missed. Your sermons were always a blessing. Rest in Peace.

Rev Julius and Vernice Collins

July 24, 2019

Moderator, Rev Julius and Vernice Collins were so shocked to hear of his sudden passing. We had just enjoyed talking to him at the CHBA Luncheon and Awards the day before.
Our condolences to Mrs Teri Hall and family.
Praying your strength in the Lord.

Richard Butler

July 24, 2019

Im so sorry for this loss of my friend and brother in ministry! His ministry have been a blessing to many and he will be missed! My prayers are extended to the Hall family!

Rev. Terry Clark

July 23, 2019

May the Lord forever bless your work and legacy on earth. Rest well in Heaven! Thank you for your words of wisdom!!

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Memorial Events
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Memorial Gathering

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

10 S. Greenhaven Road, Stormville, NY

Jul

27

Service

12:00 p.m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

10 S. Greenhaven Road, Stormville, NY

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