Dave Halpin, 77, worked for elevator companies
June 20, 2022
George Halpin of Murrells Inlet died June 20 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. He was 77.
Known as Dave, he was born Sept. 9, 1944, in Lenox, Mass., the son of George T. Halpin and Mildred Barden Halpin. He graduated from Lenox Memorial High School in 1962 where he was known by his nickname “Gigger.” He played baseball and basketball throughout his school years.
He served as a member of the Army National Guard for six months before going to work at Lenox Machine. He traveled frequently and loved sharing his experiences of sightseeing across Europe.
Mr. Halpin went on to become a member of the Local 41 Elevator Union. He worked at Baystate Elevator starting in 1971 and finished his career out at Otis Elevator, where he retired at the age 58.
He was a lifelong member of the American Legion and a member at the VFW, the Moose Lodge and the Elks Lodge.
Mr. Halpin enjoyed playing golf and played at the GEAA course in Massachusetts for many years. He was an avid Boston sports fan, enjoyed cooking and loved spending time at the beach.
He retired to the Myrtle Beach area in 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen Halpin; his daughter, Jodi Halpin Raynor of Woburn, Mass.; his son, Jeffrey S. Halpin of Waitsfield, Vt.; his grandchildren, Emily Grace Raynor and Jackson David Raynor of Woburn; his stepchildren, Bill Gazaw (Kelly), Kris and Michelle St. Marie (John) of Pittsfield, Mass., and their children and grandchildren.
His brother, Ronald J. Halpin, died before him.
There will be a memorial service scheduled at a later date.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospitals at stjude.org.
Condolences may be sent at burroughsfh.com.