THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 28, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARY Philip Halloran, former Malden American Legion Post Commander, active in veterans affairs, was 80 Of Malden, formerly of Lynn. A career U.S. Army man who served many years as Post Commander of Malden American Legion Post #69, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025 surrounded by family. He was 80. The youngest son of Thomas and Catherine Halloran was born in Lynn in 1944 and lived in Malden for the last 35 years. He was the loving husband of Dorothy Halloran for 40 years until her death in 2012. The devoted father of Philip, Patrick, and Cathleen, Philip served bravely in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his career in the Army which included posts in Augsburg Germany, Ft.Stewart Ga., and Ft. Devins Ma., Philip, Dotty and the boys moved back to Massachusetts in 1984. In 1988 Cathleen was born and they all settled in Malden in 1990. Philip retired from the Post office in 2008 after 20 years of Service. He was a member of the V.F.W., Italian American Club, Disabled American Veterans Club, and American Legion Post 69, where he proudly held the Position of Post Commander. During his free time he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He had a passion for American Legion Baseball and all New England Professional Sports Teams. Philip is survived by his children Philip and his wife Gerardina of Malden, Patrick of Beverly, and Cathleen and her husband Jason Harrell of Nashua, NH. His Grandchildren Brian, Stephanie, Marina, Sabrina, Noah, Wyatt, and great granddaughter Liliana. Along with His sister Mary Lou Danehy of Port Charlotte, Fl, as well as many other family members and friends. Funeral arrangements were by the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St. Malden. Services were held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 25. 855-GO-4-GLAS Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $200 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net Classifieds
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