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GERALD PATRICK HALLAHAN, 77 died in his home quietly after a brief hospitalization at Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center of lung cancer and other medical complications, early on Tuesday morning December 23, 2025 with family at his side. Pat was born in Boston, MA on February 11, 1948, eldest of ten children, to the late Mary Ellen (Evans) and Gerald Patrick Hallahan, Sr. Known as "Pat" to his family, Hallahan was the former husband of Linda Jameson Hallahan and loving husband of the late Lynn Ciccone Hallahan, devoted father of Catherine "Katie" Hallahan of Fairfield CA, Patrick Fitzgerald Hallahan of Los Angles, CA, James V. and Victoria Hallahan of Dallas TX, Mary Rose and Daron Madetzke of Pipestone MN, Edward J. and Malissa Hallahan of Huntsville, AL Andrea C. and TJ Hallahan of Fairfield CA and beloved “Opa” of Sarah, Lily, and Arthur Hallahan. He was the oldest brother to Thomas D. Hallahan of Pembroke MA, the late Susan E. Hayes of Pt St Lucie FL, Carol P. Smith of Southbury CT , Katherine L Mulacahy of Medford MA, Daniel P Hallahan of Quincy MA, James T. Hallahan of Bellevue NE, Joseph C. Hallahan of Quincy MA, John E. Hallahan of Braintree MA and Robert S. Hallahan of Quincy MA. While young, Pat was involved in St. Christopher's RC church as an altar boy and frequent scripture reader for Sunday masses. He seemed destined to the priesthood, till he discovered girls. He worked part-time during high- school at Children's Cancer Research Foundation as an assistant Lab Technician and later at Tebco Engraving as shop assistant. Pat graduated from English High School in Boston, MA in 1966 and attended U Mass-Boston briefly before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, serving as an E-5 staff sergeant in Phan Rang and Na Trang, Vietnam, Moody AFB Valdosta, GA, Ramstein Air Base in Kaiserlauten Germany, Chanute AFB Rantoul, IL and Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA. He settled in California with his then wife Linda (Jameson) Hallahan and two children, after release from his service obligations. During his assignment at the on-base movie theater at Moody AFB, he met his life-long friend and future brother-in-law John P. Hayes of Medford, MA. John, Pat and his then wife Linda were a notorious winning charades trio who would take on all players. Always ready to party or sing, Pat and John Hayes would record their own renditions of numerous favorite songs in the basement of Susan and John's apartment, entitled "Best Cellars" which became a family favorite album and story. Among the songs were the Beatles' "She's Leaving Home," and "These Little Things Remind Me of You." In addition to his love for his family and humor, Pat had two life-long passions. One was reading, often devouring science fiction books, reading non-stop daily, with little time for food or sleep. The other was cooking. Initially out of necessity, he was inspired by the cooking shows of Graham Kerr's "the Galloping Gourmet" and Julia Child's "the French Chef," Pat began cooking and baking, ultimately specializing in breads, rolls, and family Friday night pizza. After moving to Fairfield CA he left the Air Force and had a wide array of jobs. Upon the birth of his final child he decided to stay home and care for his large family while his wife, Lynn, pursued her career. As his children became older he started driving the bus for Justin-Siena Catholic School in Napa CA. In this career he was known as a stern and serious bus driver the kids referred to as “Gerry.” He won the respect of most of them despite pulling the bus over and having a smoke when the kids would refuse to lower their volume or cease their antics. He will be remembered by all who knew him for his limitless knowledge, quick wit, and envisioned always with a book in hand, cigarette hanging from his lip, beer by his side, and his signature “God Bless” No service is currently planned but details to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to (Friends of the Fairfield Library, Wounded Warriors Project, St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital, or Ronald McDonald House).

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Gerald Patrick Hallahan

February 11, 1948 - December 23, 2025