WESTBROOK—Dennis John Hallahan passed away peacefully at his Westbrook home on March 11, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by loving family. Born in New Haven on January 13, 1935, … he married his high school sweetheart, the late Jean Rose Hallahan (Cote) on August 26, 1956 …
Originally from West Haven, he has been an active resident of Westbrook since 1961. Public service was always a priority in his life, especially as a moderator of Town Meetings ….
As a priority, he was an ever-present supporter of the sports and musical/cultural activities of his children and grandchildren. And, of course, he always anticipated the Annual Hallahan Family Summer Vacation, a weeklong gathering of over 35 family members, at various locations throughout the Northeast, a tradition which recently celebrated its 30th year …
Dennis, aka “Poppy”, is survived by his children, Michael of North Haven, Steven and his wife, Nancy, of Lyme, Kathleen and her fiancée, Richard DeGenova, of Old Saybrook, Christopher and his life partner, Nancy Krug, of Westbrook, Patricia Cade and her husband, Adelbert, of Middlefield, and Dennis F and his wife, Sharon, of Old Lyme. In addition to his 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, he also leaves a half-brother, …a sister-in-law, … and various cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends …
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the PKD Foundation, PO Box 871847, Kansas City, MO 64187 or at www.pkdcure.org . To share a memory of Dennis or leave condolences for the Hallahan family, please visit www.rwwfh.com.
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