John O’Halloran passed away on June 4, 2023 in Auburn, California. He was 94 years old.
John lived a life of service to his country, the City of Mountain View, the state of California and the county of Santa Clara. He was loved greatly by his family, friends, community and employees.

John was born on October 1,1928 in San Francisco, California to Susan and Dennis O’Halloran. John graduated from the University of San Francisco in 1950 and married Noel Boscacci on December 2, 1950. He joined the Army as a First Lieutenant in 1951, served stateside during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged.

John’s first job out of college was as a finance officer for the state of California at the Cow Palace. Then, in 1956, John and Noel moved with their young children to the city of Mountain View when John took the job of Finance Officer for the city. In 1958, at the age of 29, he was hired as one of the youngest city managers to help run and develop the city of Mountain View. Under his leadership Mountain View became an example of a city that showcased industrial development, open space, and residential balance. He was instrumental in the design, planning, and building of Shoreline Park.

In 1959 John was voted Mountain View Chamber of Commerce “Man of the Year” and in 1964 “Boss of the Year”. He did all this while raising seven children and being very involved with community organizations such as the Peninsula Division of Ducks Unlimited, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trustees of Holy Cross High School, Director of Catholic Charities (San Francisco Archdioceses), Chairman of Foothill College Municipal Advisory Group, and the United Way. He even taught a class for a few years at Santa Clara University on Public Works Administration.

John shared his love for hunting, camping, and fishing with his family, taking them on numerous trips to Western USA parks.

After his time at the City of Mountain View, John was appointed the General Manager of Santa Clara Valley Water District for the next 15 years (1973-1988), where he was involved in creating infra-structure of Santa Clara Water Systems such as the San Felipe Water Project and the Santa Teresa Water Treatment plant. In 1979 John received his MBA from Santa Clara University.

In 1988, John retired and he and Noel moved to Lake of the Pines, California where he finally had time to follow his passions of fishing and golfing. At Lake of the Pines, he was also a member of SIRS and the Pinesmen.

John was preceded in death by Noel. They were happily married for over 65 years. He is survived by his children Denis, Maureen (Howard), Mike (Bonnie) Tim (Elizabeth), Katie, and Eileen (Eddie). He is also survived by his eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren; Dan (Ericka), Emily (Eli), Jake, lan, Sean (Nora), Scott, Liam, Landon, Sofia, Kellan, and Brody. He was also preceded in death by his son Kevin, brother Frank, and sister Josephine.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hooper & Weaver Mortuary.