Thomas William Halloran

Tom was born in Berkeley to parents James and Fern Halloran. Tom grew up in Orinda, attended local schools and Campolindo High School where he met his future wife, Robin. After high school Tom attended UC Berkeley (Go Bears!) and graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. From there he attended Columbia University in New York City attaining his MBA. Tom then entered the semi-conductor world eventually becoming the president of ETEC before the age of 40. After leaving ETEC, Tom formed his own business development company focusing on high tech.
Tom had a great spirit and enjoyed many things. He liked skiing, gardening, being master of the Big Green Egg, golfing, making his own wine from his vineyard, Hawaii, traveling to exotic places, his old Jag, bocce with his Diablo Country Cub friends and his Sycamore team, football, and many other things. Tom enjoyed all of his numerous friends, keeping in touch with them, even those who lived around the world. Most of all Tom loved his family.
Tom's gentle spirit, wonderful personality, and great sense of humor will be missed by all.
Tom leaves his wife Robin, son Kevin, brother Mike (Gigi), sister Kathy (Bill), sister-in-law (Nancy) and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Please make donations to Hospice of the East Bay specifying the Bruns House in Alamo, Ca.