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 "...O'HALLORAN, Frank "Skip"...VP-28 and VP-66, Francis “Skip” O’Halloran, 74 of Wall Twp passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune with his loving family at his side. Born in Long Branch, he was raised in Monmouth Beach before moving to Wall Twp. 47 years ago. He was a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School and attended Monmouth College. After graduating high school he served four years in the US Navy during the Vietnam War as an aviation electrician. Skip reenlisted in the US Navy reserves in 1982 becoming a Flight Engineer on a P-3 Orion anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft. This was his passion for 16 years taking him all over the world making some of his best friends along the way. Following his Naval service, he joined IBEW Local # 400, Wall Township in 1971 and served until his retirement in 2005. Skip was an instructor for the apprentices from 1985 until 2013, a job he loved and his students loved him. He was a Communicant of St. Catharine’s Church, Spring Lake and was a member of Long Branch Ice Boat and Yacht Club. He loved being on the water whether it was on his boat or sailing on his ice boat. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Margaret (nee Ryan) O’Halloran, he is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years Monica (nee Vadas) O’Halloran, his beloved son Sean O’Halloran and wife Kristin of Wall Twp., and the 3 loves of his life, his grandchildren Connor, Makayla, and Mady O’Halloran. Also surviving are his 7 siblings, brothers Thomas and Keiran O’Halloran, Dennis O’Halloran and wife Chris, Brian O’Halloran and wife Patty, 3 sisters Mary and husband Jim Liotto, Maureen and husband Ernie Schanck, and Margaret and husband Steve O’Horo and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 10:00am in St. Catharine’s Church, 215 Essex Ave., Spring Lake. Interment will follow in St. Catharine’s Cemetery. The family asks that no flowers be sent, but rather make a donation to the charity of your choice in Skip’s name. O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall Twp. is handling the arrangements for the O’Halloran family. To offer condolences to the family please visit https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/23658556/francis-george-ohalloran..." Contributed by BENTON, AT1 John Retired bentonj456@gmail.com [20APR2024]
"...O'HALLORAN, LCDR James Emor...My father, James Emor O'Halloran, served with VR-2 as a Plane Commander in the Pacific during WWII flying the Coronado PB2Y. Pyle wrote an article (with picture) about my Dad as he's favorite pilot in a NATS or MATS publication. If anyone would happen to have the article or know where I can get a copy - I sure would appreciate it. Bill William R. O'Halloran bill.ohalloran@rcn.com..." [06FEB2010]
"...OHLSON, CDR Bruce H. "Swede"...OHLSON, CDR Bruce H. "Swede" USNR (Ret)VP-4 1955-58. After a brief struggle with illness, Bruce "Swede" Hjalmar Ohlson took his last flight west for his final check on February 4, 2012. Bruce faced his final days with dignity and serenity. Bruce was born on April 23, 1931 in Huntington, West Virginia. He grew up there experiencing all the usual lessons of childhood. Bruce enlisted in the US Navy, then took the opportunity to attend flight school courtesy of Uncle Sam. He was commissioned as an Ensign and assigned as a member of VP- 4 as a plane commander. This was an exceptional group of young men who flew anti-submarine patrols on 2 tours of the Far East. This group of young men, flying government supplied airplanes, had a very good time (probably too good of a time) and continue to hold regular reunions through the years. Bruce continued to serve his country in the United States Naval Reserve, finally retiring with the rank of Commander. After stepping down from Active Duty, Bruce worked briefly for Mohawk Airlines, then accepted a job flying for United Airlines. He flew for United for more than 36 years, retiring as a very senior Captain. Bruce always enjoyed flying large airplanes, and ended up flying 747's to Europe, the Far East and South America. If United had a larger Airplane in its fleet, Bruce would have flown it. He was an exceptionally competent pilot, and walked away from every landing he ever made. Passengers for United Airlines were in very good hands when Bruce was in the cockpit. After his retirement from UAL, Bruce indulged his passion for Amateur radio. His ham shack had every conceivable band of radio in it, and if there had been an amateur radio operator on Mars, Bruce would have found a way to broadcast to him, as the nest of radio antennas in his yard would attest to. Bruce was a member of the Washoe County search and rescue team, helping to coordinate their communications from a mobile radio shack. Bruce was married twice. He found the love of his life Diane Ohlson and married her on August 24, 1981. They stayed together for the duration of his life. Bruce raised 3 children. Bruce was a man who was always there. If someone needed help he could be counted on to assist. If there was a meeting or a group to get organized, he would be in the thick of it. If he said he would be at one place at a specific time, he would be there. You could rely on Bruce to do his dead level best at anything he attempted. A day "loafing" with Bruce would exhaust a lesser person. He was a member of a select group of men that was taught to be as good as their word, and he expected that from everyone in his circle. Bruce was an achiever who led an exemplary life. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Bruce is survived by his wife of thirty years Diane, of Reno, Nevada, his sister Sylvia of Virginia Beach, Virginia, his son Dana (Nancy) Ohlson of Grand Junction, Colorado, his daughter Kristin Ohlson Melnikoff (Harry) of Collbran Colorado, his daughter Tracy Hoobyar (Phil) of Reno Nevada and 6 grandchildren, Lauren, Amber, Daniel , Hannah, Brandon and Cody. There will be a celebration of Bruce's life at the family's home in South Reno on Saturday, March 3, at 4 pm. Please call 775-750-0572 for information and the address. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Bruce's name. Published in Reno Gazette-Journal on February 19, 2012..." Contributed by Larry Hames (VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager) database@vp4association.com [27FEB2012]
O'HALLORAN, Frank "Skip" www.joeyboxer3@msn.com "...I served in VP-28 from 1966 to 1969 in 220 shop and QC. I also served in VP-66 from 1982 to 1999 as a FE..." [17JAN2006]
OHDE, AMS3 Dan daniel.ohde@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-49 from 1967 to 1970..." [02SEP2010]
OHLRICH, AD1 Tom thomas_ohlrich@msn.com "...I served as a Jet Engine Mech / Shop Supervisor AIMD, NAS Moffett Field, California from 1965 to 1969. Went to VP-28 in NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from March 1969 to disestablishment after return from Okinawa. Served with VP-22 from 1969 to 1971 in P/P, QA, and as 2nd Mech. Instructor at NAMTD 1012 NAS Moffett Field, California from 1971 to 1976. Served with VP-40 as P/P Supervisor, Maint. Control, Flight Engineer. Retired May 1980. (Had 4 years Air Force, prior) Last job held, was as a Telecommunication Technician. Tore knee up, had total knee replaced 2000. Now on permanent disability. Living in Elk Grove, Ca. (15 miles from Capital, Sacramento. Would like to hear from anybody that remembers me..." [01AUG2004]
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