Obituary of Vincent-Gerard Halloran

Of North Salem, NY, was lost in the line of duty while serving as a Lieutenant for the New York City Fire Department at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. He was 43. Beloved husband of Marie and a devoted and loving father to his sons, Jake (15), Conor (13), Aidan, (12) Kieran (9), and Declan (2). Another child is due in May. As a Lieutenant, he was deployed to lead his men in the evacuation of the North tower. As a true hero, he placed his men's lives and those of countless others before his own. He began his career as a Firefighter at Engine 262 in Astoria, Queens and later served at Engine 43 in the Bronx prior to being assigned to Ladder 8 in NYC as a Lieutenant. He celebrated his 20th year with the NYFD on September 5, 2001. He was born in Flushing, NY to Joseph and M. Alice Halloran in 1958. Vincent attended St. Kevin's Parochial School, Saint Francis Preparatory School, and took various courses at the City College of New York, The New York Institute of Technology, and Empire State College. In addition to his wife and children, Vincent is survived by his mother, M. Alice of Flushing, and his siblings; Maureen, Terence, Patricia, and James, their spouses and children. He will also be greatly missed by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Ernest and Theresa Parkanzky of Van Wert, OH, his brother and sisters-in-laws, Dan, Karen, Connie, Paul, and John, their spouses and children. He is predeceased by his father Joseph who passed away in 1992. Vincent will be remembered by those who knew him and loved him as a man who showed his care and concern for all he met, who graced others with his overwhelming generosity, who proudly displayed his love for children, and a man who always shared his brilliant smile and love of life. If we follow his example, we too can make a difference. In lieu of flowers, your contribution to the NYFD Widows and Children's Fund of the Northern Ireland Children's Enterprise (Mt. Kisco) in Vincent's name would be greatly appreciated. A memorial mass will be held on November 9, 2001 at 9:30 am at The Cathedral of Saint Patrick, NY, NY. Gone but not forgotten.