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Glenn Halsey Sr., a lifelong resident of Southampton, died at home on May 25, 2018. He was 87.
Mr. Halsey was born on March 8, 1931, in Southampton, the son of the late Edna W. Halsey and the late Allen H. Halsey.
He worked as a farmer for many years at Tom White’s Clearview Farms and was later employed at Corrigan & Sons Landscaping until founding his lawn mowing and rolling business in 1975, which he owned and operated until 2002. He could later be found volunteering his services on the farm of Henry Kraszewski.
In his younger days, Mr. Halsey enjoyed collecting antique cars and “hot rods,” and his collection was often featured in the annual Southampton Fourth of July parade. He was also well known for racing his beach buggies on the beaches of Southampton and his love of stock car racing. He later developed a passion and proficiency for collecting Lionel trains and model farm tractors.
A soft spoken and hard working man, he cared deeply for and was loved by his family, survivors said. He loved to tell stories and he greatly enjoyed having his sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren live nearby.
Mr. Halsey was predeceased by his brother, Russell Halsey of Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Halsey of Southampton and Florida; his children, Glenn Halsey Jr. and wife Kim of Southampton, Brian Halsey and wife Stacy of Southampton; and grandchildren Zachary Halsey and wife Megan of Huntington, Jarred Halsey, Julia Halsey, Benjamin Halsey, and Samantha Halsey of Southampton; and his great-grandchildren, Lukas Halsey and Madison Halsey.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 31, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brockett Funeral Home in Southampton. A Funeral Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Southampton on Friday, June 1, at 10 a.m., followed by interment at Flying Point Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Southampton NY, East End Hospice, the Southampton Fire Department Antique Truck Committee or a charity of one’s choice.
on May 28, 2018