Ronald J. Halleran Jr., a long-term resident of the Skyline Terrace Co-Op in New Brighton section of Staten Island, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, at the Addeo Hospice House of Staten Island University Hospital. He was 78.
Ronald was born December 30, 1943, to Ronald Halleran Sr. and his wife, Bridget, (nee Breen) of the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn. Ronald graduated as part of the first class of Xaverian High School 1957-1961. He was active in the school’s alumni association and attended his 62nd Class Reunion last April.
Following active service in the U.S. Army from July 1961 to August 1962, he attended Brooklyn College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business management from Fordham University. It was at Fordham that he met his wife Helen (nee Kent) of Brooklyn, who worked in the Registrar’s Office. They married in 1967 and had two sons, Shawn, of Toms River, NJ, and Brian, of Matamoras, PA.
Ronald had a long and successful career at then Chase Manhattan Bank from 1967 until 2002 when it became JPMorgan Chase, retiring as a Vice President in the Corporate Trust Group. His wife passed away on December 14, 2018, after a long illness. In addition to his sons, Ronald is survived by his grandchildren – Jeannamarie, Paul and Julianna, and two brothers-in-law, William T. Kent, of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Gerard Coffey, of Dobbs Ferry, NY.
A parishioner of St Peters R.C. in New Brighton since 1969, Ronald was greatly involved with his sons’ youth sports programs for St Peters Elementary School from the mid 70’s until the early 80’s, also coaching his son’s CYO basketball teams. He also coached Snug Harbor Little League from 1979-1984 when his sons played there, having won the Minor Division Championship in 1982
He served on the Skyline Terrace Co-op board as the building Treasurer for several years
An avid walker, he toured a great many sites and museums around the city after retirement.
He was an avid fan of the classic movies of Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne, and James Cagney, an avocation he passed that onto his younger son.
“He was a generous person who would help those in need and was a man of strong Catholic faith and beliefs,” Brian said.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Funeral Mass
St. Peter's R.C. Church
53 St Marks Place Staten Island NY 10301
Wednesday, November 16, 202210:30am
Private Cremation
Liberty Grove Memorial Gardens
Joseph McAnanama says
My condolences. Ron was a good man on many levels. I knew him first from St. Peter’s Church and then from the Skyline Terrace Cooperative. He was a great asset to our board and kept the good of the community in his work. He will be missed.
Mike Brown says
Sincere Condolences from
Mike Brown & Family
Great memories with Ron from our days with The St. Peter’s Sports Association;
in the gym, in the schoolyard & on trips
to Met games.
Also, nice to chat with Ron over the years when I ran into him.
May he Rest In Peace &
watch over his family from above.
Brian Halleran says
Hi Mike, Brian . Yes so many great memories from St Peter’s and the old neighborhood. Dad would always mention the pickup softball in the schoolyard. I remember the time we went to Shea in Larry Rodgers van that had no seats. Always have a good laugh with that one
Danny Lynch says
My condolences to the family. Ron was a good man and great neighbor. He was extremely patient and kind to my children. Sorry to hear of his passing. Suaimhneas Síoraí Air…
JJ says
I remember Mr. Halleran from his days coaching softball at St. Peter’s elementary school. He was always a really nice guy and a gentleman. To his family and friends, sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace.