Richard A. Halliwell

Richard A. Halliwell of West Deptford, NJ, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 77. Rich was the beloved husband of 50 years to Lorie Halliwell. Loving father to Kelly Halliwell–Steigerwald (Michael) and Richard D. Halliwell (Kirsten). Loving grandfather to Richard Thomas Halliwell “RT”. Dear brother to Ann Halliwell-Hawthorne and Joseph (Mickey) Halliwell – predeceased. Also survived by nieces and nephews who loved and admired him greatly. Rich was born in Darby, PA, on January 14, 1946, to the late Irwin K. Halliwell and Eileen Kearny. He attended St. Bernadette School in Drexel Hill and then Monsignor Bonner high school in Upper Darby. Rich attended college at Villanova University. While at college he joined the 116 Delaware Army National Guard for 6 years serving in the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, “MASH”. Rich was a self-made man, who was devoted to his family. He had an impactful and distinguished business career. He started his fulfilling career at Litton Industries from 1969 – 1979 working in the Electricals Division and then becoming a Regional Sales Manager. In 1980 he joined the Haddonfield Group, a management consulting firm as a partner. At the Haddonfield Group, Rich worked all over the world, working on operations, human resources, and marketing for clients. Rich had a 30 plus year career with RM Palmer in Reading, PA, before retiring several years ago and he was instrumental in their success. He created their important strategic planning process which is still in use today. He worked tirelessly on planning while focused on growth of not just the company but also on individuals. He spent 10 years as VP of Purchasing then joined their Senior Management team, as well as Board of Directors, developing and organizing systems and procedures with a continuous improvement mindset. He holds the record for most miles traveled to and from work, which is a reflection on his total dedication to his work. He never turned down a challenge and strived to make the company and the employees better every day. He was a leader each and every day. Rich was an avid sports enthusiast “to say the least” who loved the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Flyers and Villanova Mens Basketball. He was happy to attend the Philadelphia Phillies and Villanova Men’s Championship parades with family. Rich enjoyed nothing more than spending a Saturday afternoon watching one of his teams with his friends and family at the game or at “K-Mart”. He could always be found working at his desk where his briefcase and yellow legal pad were never out of his reach. He enjoyed working outside in his yard, cleaning and organizing his garage “which you could eat off the floor of” and washing his cars on the weekends. Many weekends were also spent playing and reading books with RT and walking his 4-legged grandchildren, especially his Sadie girl. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Rich's visitation on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 9 - 11am, followed by a memorial service at 11am in The Chapel of Boucher Funeral Home, located at 1757 Delsea Drive, Deptford NJ 08096. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Rich's name to Autism Speaks at https://www.autismspeaks.org/donate-to-autism-speaks. For directions, to sign online guest book and to view Rich’s Video Tribute visit www.boucherfuneralhome.com

Richard A. Halliwell

January 14, 1946 - April 9, 2023