John “Jack” Halligan, Sr., 82, of Northford passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan Coyle Halligan. Jack was born in New Haven on January 6, 1934; son of the late James Halligan, Sr. and Mary Loggie Halligan; served his country faithfully in the US Marine Corp. and had worked for the SNET Company for many years until his retirement. Jack was a member of the West Haven Knights of Columbus and the Telephone Pioneers of America; was a Boston Red Sox fan, Dallas Cowboys fan, enjoyed Irish music but most of all loved being with his family especially his grandchildren whom he loved unconditionally following them with their sports. Father of John Halligan, Jr., Kathleen Halligan (Gail Warden), Michael Halligan (Elaine) and Kristine Oliver (Daniel). Grandfather of Meagan & Sean Halligan, Kelly & Sarah Oliver. Brother of Katherine Flood and the late James, Jr., William, Thomas, Daniel and Frances Halligan, Dorothy Eybel, Patricia McKernan and Mary Raffile. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Wednesday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Monica’s Church at 10:00 am. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Tuesday (TODAY) from 4 to 7 pm.