Gerald O'Halloran

Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan and received undergraduate and advanced physics degrees from the University of Detroit. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, building and operating radio stations during the Korean War.

In his professional career he was a program manger with Bendix Research Laboratories, managing numerous NASA satellite missions including the Skylab space station.

Following his retirement, he became a professor of physics, mathematics, and astronomy at the University of Colorado at Denver, Metropolitan State University, and adjunct professor at multiple community colleges.

Jerry served as director or commissioner of several organizations including Credit Union of Colorado and Meadowbrook Water District. He was also a private pilot, a HAM radio operator, a real estate broker, and a Certified Public Accountant.

As an active member of his community, Jerry sang with Sound of the Rockies Barbershop Chorus and volunteered at Craig Hospital, Samaritan House, and Littleton Town Hall Arts Center.

He is survived by his brother, Patrick, and his loving children: Jerry Jr., Joy-Charity, Faith, Jim, Meghan, Michael, and their families.

Services will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 10:30am at Fort Logan National Cemetery; reception to follow at Horan and McConaty 5303 E County Line Road, Centennial CO 80122.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Porter Hospice 5020 E Arapahoe Road, Littleton CO 80122 or Samaritan House 2301 Lawrence Street, Denver CO 80205.

Committal Service: January 7, 2020 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Fort Logan National Cemetery
3698 South Sheridan Boulevard
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 761-0117
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftlogan.asp

Reception: January 7, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Horan & McConaty - South Metro/Centennial
5303 E County Line Rd
Centennial, CO 80122