James Robert Halloran 1931 – 2022

James Robert Halloran 1931 – 2022

James Robert Halloran 90, of South Dayton, N.Y., entered into rest April 9, 2022, at home with family by his side.

James was born July 27, 1931 in Binghamton, N.Y., to the late George and Anna (Cusick) Halloran.

He graduated from Chenango Forks High School and went on to receive his bachelors degree from Morrisville College. After college he enlisted in the U.S. Army spending two years in Germany working with the U.S. Army Veterinarian Corp.

After his military service he worked 42 years in the food processing business with Comstock Foods.

James was a life member of the South Dayton Fire Department and the South Dayton American Legion. He was also a member of the Cherry Creek Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by his children: Thomas Halloran and Mary (Bob) Astry; his grandchildren: Ryan (Jenny) Astry, Casey (Angie) Astry and Marcus Astry; his great-grandchildren: Samantha, Kaylee, Hank, Remi and Colton; also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was pre-deceased by his wife, Janet; and his siblings: George, John and Margaret.

Relatives and friends may visit DiStasio Funeral Home Inc. 478 Route 83 South Dayton, N.Y., on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. where a funeral service will immediately follow.

Interment will be Saturday April 16, 2022 at 11 a.m. in Villenova Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South Dayton Volunteer Fire Department.

Online condolences may be made at www.distasio funeralhome.com