James “Jim” Leo Halligan

February 3, 1946 - October 10, 2020

Jim had a passion for teaching and took great joy in educating others. He worked as an English teacher at Christiania High School for many years. In addition to teaching, he worked as a Real Estate Agent for Remax were he enjoyed helping people in the community find their dream home.

Jim had a great love for dogs that kept him company over the years: Bugsy; Zoey; Lady; Diesel; Berry; and Bonnie & Clyde. He was an avid reader and loved reading mystery and suspense books. Jim loved having deck parties, inviting friends to come over to swim in his pool and he enjoyed serving his famous bar-b-que ribs. In his later years, he enjoyed watching CNN, or as he would call it “The Trump Show”. Jim was a car collector. His favorite brand was Mercedes. He loved sharing his Rehoboth beach house with friends and family.

Jim has been a long-time member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. During his time as a member of the Church, he took great joy in helping the youthful missionaries who served in the Newark area. He had an open-door policy for any of the missionaries to come over whenever they needed anything. Jim treated them all as if they were his sons. He enjoyed reading the Book of Mormon and loved educating everyone about his faith and sharing his testimony of Jesus Christ.

Jim will always be remembered as a kind and generous man who would do anything for anyone. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Jim was preceded in death by his siblings Daniel and Mary and is survived by his siblings Thomas, Ruth and Michael.

Memorial services celebrating Jim’s life will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

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James “Jim” Leo Halligan, age 74, of Newark, DE passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 3, 1946 to the late James Robert Halligan and Margaret Elizabeth (Kuhns) Halligan. Jim had a passion for teaching and took great joy in educating others. He worked as an EnglishContinue Reading

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I had Mr. Halligan as an English teacher in 11th grade at Christiana High in the 70's. He made English enjoyable and memorable . The novels he choose for us to read led to great discussion that kept us on our toes.

Happy Heavenly 75th Birthday to Mr. Halligan - thinking of you on your birthday today. You were a a really wonderful person and Teacher - I will never forget you - you made learning English fun! :) Susan (Harrell) Whaley, Christiana High School Class of 1971 Sebastian, Florida

jim was a frend !! and a teacher I had in highschool in the early part of his carrer . 1970 we remained friends for the next 50 years. we talked about once a month I knew he strugled with his health but did not suspect this outcome .. the man had a positve impact on the people he met a mentor and an all around good human. I will think of you . good by my friend

I have great memories of Jim as my landlord in college, then later as a fellow Realtor. He was always positive and fun to be around. Thank you for many laughs. This world was a better place because of you Jim Halligan. May you rest in peace, god bless.

Mr. Halligan was a wonderful teacher. He made English Class so much fun and was always smiling and so kind. So glad he was able to attend our class reunions. Keeping his family in my prayers. God Bless. Susan Harrell Whaley, Christiana High School Class of 1971, Sebastian, FL.

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A Great teacher who had time for anyone who wanted to learn. You are missed Jim!

RIP Jim...many fond memories of 40 years of friendship.

Rest In Peace Mr. Halligan you will be fondly missed. You touched the Class of 1995 with your passion of teaching and we will never forget you.

So sorry to hear of his passing. Rest in paradise sir. Christine West CHS '83

Jim was a great teacher! After graduating, he became a great friend. Rest In Peace Jim.

Jim was a colleague of mine in the English Department at Christian high School when I taught there in the mid 1980's. I recall that he always had a kind word to share whenever speaking with him. RIP, good sir.

One of the best English teachers I had. Made English fun! Class of 71.
Peace and prayers to his family

Jim loved renting the cottage in Fenwickisland and had fun loving out look on life. A nice guy! Sylvia Green

Sad news. I thank heaven for being able to meet him. Rest in peace, -JC

Jim was a most sincere and kind friend. He's been part of our family's life for over 30 yrs. We
have so many fun and special memories of him, we will treasure always. He will be missed but never forgotten.

So sad to hear of Jim's passing. He was our neighbor for many years. He was a Nice, kind, gentle man. We will miss him.

Jim was my teacher in school and we remained friends ever since. Sorry to hear.

Gerald

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