Virginia M. Hallisey, a longtime Nashua teacher, passed away Friday afternoon, January 31, 2020 at the Inn at Fairview in Hudson, NH in her 95th year.
She was born in Nashua on February 4, 1925, the eldest of four children of the late Helene J. (Desautels) and Harold J. Hallisey.
A career educator, Virginia graduated from now Plymouth University and Boston University and she was extensively involved in Alumni Affairs. Retiring at age 70 from the field of education, Virginia had a long and remarkable career in the area of Business Education. She enthusiastically mentored many students and organized and developed numerous ongoing student business organizations as a teacher and administrator in the Nashua School District, SAU 42.
Upon her retirement, she pursued the legislative and professional interests of teachers throughout New Hampshire. As a result, in 2010, Virginia was awarded the coveted New Hampshire/AARP Andrus Award for Distinguished Service. She belonged to numerous professional organizations in which she served as an officer and board member including the Nashua Area Retired Educators Association and the New Hampshire Retired Educators Association. Virginia was also a founding member and board officer of the now Granite State Credit Union.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Robert J. Hallisey and Donald P. Hallisey.
Members of her family include a brother, Harold W. “Bill” Hallisey and his wife Marion of Huntsville, Alabama; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Her family wishes to thank the fine and attentive staff of the Inn at Fairview and the providers of Compassionate Care for their help, attention and support. Virginia was a proud and happy resident of Fairview.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Tuesday afternoon, February 4th from 4 to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment will take place in the family lot at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. In lieu of flowers, relatives, friends and organizations are encouraged to make memorial donations in her name to Corpus Christi Food Pantry and Assistance, 3 Crown Street, Nashua, NH 03060 in her honor. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
