William
J. Halpin December 9, 2011 William J. Halpin, of Syracuse, went home to be
with Lord and his beloved wife, Jane. William served in World War II from
1942 to 1945 as a radio operator for the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was
stationed in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. He served on the Syracuse
Police Department for 35 years and was promoted to sergeant on Christmas Day
of 1960. He retired in the fall of 1983. Bill was one of the first
parishioners in St. Ann's Church and was a faithful servant of his church as
a member of the Holy Name Society, Legion of Mary and volunteered for weekly
bingo activities. He was strongly dedicated to the church and his Roman
Catholic Faith. Bill was very active in the Camillus Chapter of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians and sang with the Tom Dooley Choraliers. He enjoyed
staying in good physical condition as an avid walker. He was also involved in
bowling, golfing and handball. Bill was a quiet man, integrity-filled along
with strong moral convictions. Those who knew him well appreciated his witty
sense of humor. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be
greatly missed. He is survived by his brother, John Halpin, and sisters,
Kathleen Halpin Buckley, of Syracuse, and the former Alfreda Halpin O'Brien.
He leaves behind his six children, Thomas (Carol) Halpin of Mentor, OH,
Michael (Linda) of Roswell, GA, Robert (Patricia) of Solvay, NY, Mary
Halpin-Trier (Michael) of Phoenix, AZ, Edward (Dawn, deceased) of Walden, NY,
and John David of Raleigh, NC; 14 grandchildren, Stephen (Rachel) and Laura
Halpin, Michael and Sarah Halpin, Shannon (Brent) Atkinson, Colleen, Robert
Jr. and Patrick Halpin, Megan and Casey Trier, and Sean, Mariah, Brendan and
Rory Halpin; and one great-grandchild, Colin Sheil. We will truly miss you,
Dad, but we know you are now in perfect peace with our Lord Jesus and
reunited with your beloved wife and our mother, Jane. Services: 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday at Tindall Funeral Home and 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann's Church, 4471
Onondaga Blvd., Syracuse. Burial with military honors will follow in Onondaga
County Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the
funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St. For guestbook & information please
visit:
William
J. Halpin December 9, 2011 William J. Halpin, of Syracuse, went home to be
with Lord and his beloved wife, Jane. William served in World War II from
1942 to 1945 as a radio operator for the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was
stationed in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. He served on the Syracuse
Police Department for 35 years and was promoted to sergeant on Christmas Day
of 1960. He retired in the fall of 1983. Bill was one of the first
parishioners in St. Ann's Church and was a faithful servant of his church as
a member of the Holy Name Society, Legion of Mary and volunteered for weekly
bingo activities. He was strongly dedicated to the church and his Roman
Catholic Faith. Bill was very active in the Camillus Chapter of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians and sang with the Tom Dooley Choraliers. He enjoyed
staying in good physical condition as an avid walker. He was also involved in
bowling, golfing and handball. Bill was a quiet man, integrity-filled along
with strong moral convictions. Those who knew him well appreciated his witty
sense of humor. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be
greatly missed. He is survived by his brother, John Halpin, and sisters,
Kathleen Halpin Buckley, of Syracuse, and the former Alfreda Halpin O'Brien.
He leaves behind his six children, Thomas (Carol) Halpin of Mentor, OH,
Michael (Linda) of Roswell, GA, Robert (Patricia) of Solvay, NY, Mary
Halpin-Trier (Michael) of Phoenix, AZ, Edward (Dawn, deceased) of Walden, NY,
and John David of Raleigh, NC; 14 grandchildren, Stephen (Rachel) and Laura
Halpin, Michael and Sarah Halpin, Shannon (Brent) Atkinson, Colleen, Robert
Jr. and Patrick Halpin, Megan and Casey Trier, and Sean, Mariah, Brendan and
Rory Halpin; and one great-grandchild, Colin Sheil. We will truly miss you,
Dad, but we know you are now in perfect peace with our Lord Jesus and
reunited with your beloved wife and our mother, Jane. Services: 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday at Tindall Funeral Home and 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann's Church, 4471
Onondaga Blvd., Syracuse. Burial with military honors will follow in Onondaga
County Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the
funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St. For guestbook & information please
visit: