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Thomas Michael Halloran, Jr.

February 10, 1935 – September 8, 2025

Posted 9/23/25

Thomas M. Halloran, Jr. beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on September 8, 2025.

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Thomas Michael Halloran, Jr.

February 10, 1935 – September 8, 2025

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Thomas M. Halloran, Jr. beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on September 8, 2025.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 10, 1935 to Thomas M. Halloran and Evelyn DeSane (Munday). After the family relocated to Sullivan County, Tom met the love of his life, Caroline Westervelt at the age of 11 when he walked into class at Jeffersonville School. They graduated in 1953 and attended New Paltz Teachers College before they were married on December 18, 1955. He proudly served in the United States Army before moving to the town of Poughkeepsie and beginning a long career as a science teacher and a driver’s education instructor. He enjoyed golf, skiing, camping, working in his yard and spending time outdoors. He spent years active in his church, had a strong faith and was active in his community. Tom and Caroline enjoyed many traveling adventures later in life.

Thomas is survived by his devoted wife, Caroline Rose Halloran and his children Kevin, Suzanne and Colleen. He is also remembered with love by his late daughter Nancy, who passed away too soon. He was a proud grandfather to Christina, Kevin, Ashley, Lauren and Nick, and a cherished great-grandfather to Brianna, Cayden, Kai and Levi.

He is also survived by his dear sisters Maureen Schlott and Sharon Mungeer(Garfield), his sister-in-law Anne Krauss(Edward) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased’ by his sister Katherine Laverty and Joyce Halloran Mantenieks.

Visiting hours were held from 9:30am to 11am followed by a funeral service at 11am on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street in Wappingers Falls. Entombment followed at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, South Road in Poughkeepsie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice. To send the family a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.straubcatalano-halvey/.