Kevin Thomas O’Halloran of Sag Harbor Dies August 12 - 27 East
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Kevin Thomas O’Halloran of Sag Harbor Dies August 12

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Kevin Thomas O’Halloran

Kevin Thomas O’Halloran

authorStaff Writer on Aug 22, 2023

Kevin Thomas O’Halloran, 69, of Sag Harbor, passed away on August 12th, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Thomas and Theresa (O’Halloran) in Queens New York. He lived with his extended family in South Ozone Park where he found his love for basketball. His early years revolved around the game. He excelled and played with a creative flair. His skills carried him from his neighborhood court to the renowned NYC Power Memorial Academy, and eventually took him to Southampton College where he found his home near the beaches he loved.

It was on the campus of Southampton College that he met his wife, Laurie, his partner of 45 years. Laurie and Kevin went on to have two children, Kelly Thomas and Kara Theresa, who were his pride and joy.

After college, Kevin started a masonry business (Thomas O’Halloran & Son) with his father that served the Hamptons. His dedication to the game of basketball eventually led him to start his 35+ career coaching and teaching the young men and women of the East End.

He is most known for his time as the varsity basketball coach of the Pierson Whalers and being the last varsity basketball coach at Bishop McGann Mercy Monarchs which closed in 2018. He also coached at the Montauk school and the Ross school.

For Kevin, basketball season was year-round, although he also coached softball, soccer, and baseball during the “off-season.” He always said coaching kept him young.

When he was off the court Kevin loved spending time with his family at the beach, going to concerts with his wife, and reading history.

Kevin is survived by his wife Laurie, son Kelly (fiancé Samantha) of Jersey City, NJ), daughter Kara of Raleigh, NC and sister Kathleen (Greg) Goehle of Selden, NY, along with his cousins Miriam, Joseph (Maureen), and their families.

However, no one will miss Kevin more than his faithful French bulldog, Baxter, who was always by his side whether it be a morning at the Southampton Dog Park, or walks through main street Sag Harbor.

On any given day he could be seen around town with a stack of newspapers tucked under his arm and a coffee in his hand. He would greet you with a smile, a “how are you,” and leave you with a sarcastic joke muttered under his breath.

Kevin cared deeply about his community and the friends he made along the way that became family to him. He enjoyed coaching and teaching not for the wins or the losses, but for the opportunity to impact the next generation.

In honor of Kevin, donations can be made to The Gwen L. Kosinski Foundation, http://glkfoundation.org/donate

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