Obituaries

In Memoriam: Rumson-Raised Ernest Hallam, 74

Rumson-raised Ernest E. Hallam passed away on March 29. He was 74.

After growing up in Rumson, Ernie moved to Colts Neck after getting married. He lived there for 30 years and then moved to Cornville, AZ to retire.

“Ernie worked at several Home Depots in New Jersey and Arizona for 25 years. He loved to travel with his dogs in their motor home. Ernie would often stop and talk to the new people he
met during his traveling.” 

Loved ones of Ernie Hallam in his obituary

Ernie was predeceased by his parents Ernest C and Agnes (Shea) Hallam. 

He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy, to whom he was married to for 46 years. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 10 a.m. to noon at John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. An 11:30 a.m. service will take place at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow at Mt. Oilvet Cemetery in Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital or a local animal shelter of your choice. 

— Edited obituary prepared by family via John E. Day Funeral Home