Richard N. Hallam, 87, of Long Branch, passed away Wednesday at Monmouth Medical Center.

Richard was born in Red Bank and raised in Fair Haven. He was a 1955 graduate of Rumson High School, while in high school he was a Naval Sea Scout. Following the Sea Scouts he joined the Naval Reserves and served honorably for 8 years. In 1956  he would take a job with New Jersey Bell in 1956 and worked in a number of positions until his  retirement in 1993.

Richard would marry the love of his life, Henrietta, in 1960 and settled in Long Branch to raise their young family and remained there for their entire lives.

Richard is predeceased by his wife Henrietta Hallam and his son Michael Hallam.

Richard is survived by his children Richard Hallam and Laurie Hallam, and his grandchildren Richard, Caitlin and Courtney.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 23 ^rd from 12:00-1:00 PM at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch, NJ 07740. A service will be offered at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. A burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.