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Dr. PAUL E. HALLA (Age 88)
Passed away on November 30, 2013, after a brief hospitalization in Arlington, VA. Dr. Paul E. Halla was born January 29, 1925, in New York City. In 1948, he graduated from the Columbia University School of Dentistry. Paul became Goochland County, Virginia's first dentist in 1950. He later moved to Northern Virginia where in 1967 he became the first dentist in Sterling, Virginia. He was well known and was a member of the Sterling Lyons Club, the Finlandia Foundation, the Masonic Fraternal Order, the Short of Breath Club and the Mall Walkers. Prior to his retirement in 1985, Paul learned to fly and bought his own airplane. He is survived by three children, Paul Halla, Jr. of Bracey, Virginia, David Halla of Alexandria, VA and Betty Teichman of Venice, Florida; and three grandchildren, David Teichman, Amelia Teichman and Matthew Halla. A visitation was held at the Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA on Thursday, December 5, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. ONLINE CONDOLENCES AT:www.murphyfuneralhomes.com
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December 12, 2013
Paul was a great member of our parish-- I'd see him and Jean regularly on Sunday and especially at coffee hour where I really enjoyed our talks. Really sharp and interesting fellow St Georgian who will be missed by me and many others at this Arlington church. We'll miss you, Paul-- may God bless you.
Kirsti Frenzen Noring
December 12, 2013
The Board of Finlandia Foundation National Capital Chapter extends its deepest sympathies to the Halla family for its loss. Paul joined our chapter many years ago and remained very active within it over the years. He was a highly regarded and valued member of both FFNCC and the entire community. We will miss him dearly.
Yohannes Reda
December 10, 2013
"Paul was a great friend and family to me. I am truly sorry to see him go, and he will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you at this time. Paul will be missed ..... I love you. "
Yohannes (Arlington, VA)
December 6, 2013
Our deepest condolences to Halla family. Paul was so proud of his Finnish roots. He was a devoted Finlandia Foundation member and a loyal member of NY Finnish Lutheran Congregation.It was always a pleasure to see Paul and Jean attend the Finnish functions. May he rest in piece.
Marianne and Arvid Parssinen
December 6, 2013
May the God of all comfort and peace sustain your family during this difficult time. Romans 15:33
December 5, 2013
We Ballston Common Mall walkers enjoyed Paul's cheerful manner and lively conversation. As put in the inspirational service this evening, may we re-member him in his new freedom. Wil Danielson (Arlington, Va.)
Michael Winthrop
December 5, 2013
Dr. Halla was a fine friend, a good pilot, and a great Lion. He inspired me to get my own license and plane. We shared common ideas in Lionism. I will miss him.
Tracy Zimmerman Gillespie
December 4, 2013
My twin brother and I were reminiscing about Dr. Halla today after reading his obituary. He was our first dentist as young kids, and we stayed with his practice until college, as I recall. Dr. Halla was a kind and considerate man. I lost track of him over twenty years ago, and am happy to see he lived a long and joyful life. May he rest in peace.
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