John T. Halloran

JOHN T. HALLORAN, age 91, passed away April 15, 2019 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 58 years of the late Patricia (nee Carrabine); loving father of Sheila, Eileen Swartz (Eddie, deceased), Michael (Nancy, former spouse), John, Kevin (Kim), David (Janine), Maura McKinley (Dan), Bridget Previts (deceased) (Rob), and Peter (Meg); grandfather of 18; great grandfather of five; loving son of Thomas Byrne and Mary (nee Reynolds) Halloran (both deceased) and dear brother of Joanna Roblee and James Halloran (deceased). He was a beloved Uncle of many. John was born in Great Valley, NY. He graduated high school at 16 and went to serve in the US Navy as a Seaman First Class. He attended St. Bonaventure College for his undergraduate degree and earned his degree of Master of Science at Western Reserve University. He worked at NASA for 45 years as an Analytical Chemist. Even in retirement he loved to challenge his mind and would attend professional/educational conferences. He valued his health and was an active walker and enjoyed Tai Chi classes. Other hobbies included gardening, stamp collecting, and photography. He loved to return to his beloved NY hometown to stay connected with family and friends. We are forever grateful for the wonderful care provided by Absolute Hospice. Private Interment All Souls Cemetery. Family and Friends are invited to gather for Mass of Christian Burial 9 a.m. Wednesday at Church of the Gesu, 2470 Miramar Blvd., University Hts., OH 44118. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE MAHER MELBOURNE FUNERAL HOME 5236 MAYFIELD RD., LYNDHURST (EAST OF RICHMOND RD.) TUESDAY 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial gifts to the Fr. Dietz Scholarship Fund, c/o Gesu Church 2470 Miramar Blvd, University Heights, OH 44118.