Timothy George Hallock, 54 – Obituary

Southhold Local
Timothy George Hallock passed into eternity last week at the age of 54 doing what he loved, winter mountaineering.

Born June 17, 1961 in Huntington, Tim’s life journey as a sea captain and a mountain guide (trail name, “Yeti”) took him to some of the nation’s highest mountain peaks as well as on voyages logging over a million miles as a licensed Ship’s Officer on any tonnage vessel on all oceans.

Tim graduated Southold High School and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. In the recent past, he served as president of New York State Outdoor Guides Association. Tim was passionate about many things, mostly God’s creation and our place in it, and family.

Tim was the beloved son of Sue Hallock and Dan Hallock; the cherished brother of Dan (Emily), Jen, Matt, Charles (Cara), and Susan; and the doting, encouraging and generous-hearted uncle of Julianne, Justin, Sarah, Matty, Angie, Brian, Zach, Desirae, Stephen, Danny, Maeryn and Hannah; he was also blessed with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a devoted friend and acquaintance to many others as he worked, played and lived life to the fullest. Tim’s motto was “LIVE LIFE LIKE YOU MEAN IT.” Tim’s recent experiences are chronicled on his website, northeastmountainguides.com, and two Facebook pages HALLOCK’S MARINE SERVICES and NORTHEAST MOUNTAIN GUIDES.

The family will receive visitors at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home, Cutchogue, N.Y. on Friday, March 4t from 6 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday, March 5 at 10 a.m. with burial following at Laurel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to “NYSOGA Kids to Camp Fund – Tim Hallock”, Attn: Jeff Whittemore, 51 Elm St, Dolgeville, NY 13329

Tribute to Tim:

George Toma:  It is with heavy heart that my family and I receive this news. Tim was a great classmate, a dear friend throughout the years. He visited us in each of the homes I have lived in with my family, from Florida, and Virginia, to Arizona, and spent time getting to know and touching the lives of our three children. He even took the time to visit our oldest son a few years ago, at Northern Arizona University, and took him climbing, another area of the USA that Tim was certified to teach and guide.

His kindness, love for family, and love of nature will always resonate with our entire family. It was his dream to use the outdoors as part of our overall educational process, to bring the concept back to the classroom. Let us count those fortunate lives that have been touched by his warmth and grace, never forget his love for life, nature and family.
God Bless Tim. And may the glory of God’s heaven bring his family peace.

Northeast Mountain Guides website:

Tim is a graduate of the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. Licensed as a Ships Officer of any tonnage on all Oceans, Tim has logged more than a million miles at sea.

In 1998 Tim discovered the alure of the mountains. He found that the similarities run deep between the two pursuits. In moving vessels at sea, it’s necessary to pay great attention to details and logistics … the particulars of the vessel, the waters, the weather. Every consideration for safety must be taken. The ability to implement backup plans has to be second nature. Nothing can be left to chance.
The same is true in the Mountains. Great attention must be given to many issues of safety, water availability, personal ability levels, trail conditions, weather, provisioning, gear selection, and local regulations.

Northeast Mountain Guides was founded in 2004.

Facebook comments

Kevin Fauvell: Tim was a great friend; kind and gentle as Jackie said and so self aware as Chris said. Tim was fearless. Deciding to play football senior year having not played the previous three years was so Tim. To say he loved life just doesn’t quite make the point. He was a fast friend; always supportive and wanting the best for everyone. The world is somehow less Tim without you in it. You will be missed.

Larry Migliozzi: I was very lucky to have Tim as my roomie during 2nd class year. We didn’t know each other before that first day, but by the time we went to sea I felt like I didn’t have a better friend in the world. Just the nicest, happiest guy, always with a good word, ready to lend a hand. If you haven’t already, search Northeast Mountain Guides or Hallock Marine Services in the search bar up above.

Craig Ellixson: Still trying to digest this news. Not one of us has ever heard or said a bad word of Tim. Top 10 one of the nicest, most genuine individuals I’ve known on this mortal coil.

Christopher D’Angelo: They all hurt but this one stings a little more – look at that smile. Doesn’t it say it all? It is like he figured it all out and was waiting for the rest of us to catch up.

Additional comments welcome.

Alternatively, you can make your donation via check made payable to “USMMA Alumni Foundation”, with a note in the memo line that the donation is “Restricted to the Michael Alston ’83 Fund.”

Checks can be mailed to:
USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation
P.O. Box 222011
Great Neck, NY 11022

Please consider making a donation in memory of Michael Alston, or any of the other 7 classmates we have lost since graduation.

If you have any questions regarding the fund or your donation, you can contact either Lisa Donitz ( or 516-482-5274) or Gregg Matalas ( or 516-773-5544).
Fraternally,
Erin Gantt ’83 and Chris Thayer ’83

Remembering Michael

I just remember Michael as a nice person on an even keel. He may have accused me of not being very talented at marching and may have asked me what I was doing while we were marching to be so bad at it. I believe my response was that I found marching to be prime day dreaming time.
Wendy Greenbaum

After earning his wings as a Naval Flight Officer (NFO), Vivan started his flying career as a Bombardier Navigator (BN) in the A-6 Intruder. During his first operational tour, he was one of seven NFO’s selected for pilot transition training, returned to flight school, and subsequently earned his Wings of Gold as a Naval Aviator, graduating first in his class. He then chose to fly the F/A-18 Hornet. He flew combat tours in Bosnia and Iraq. He later moved on to the Naval Weapons Test Squadron (VX-31) at China Lake where he flew developmental flight tests of tactical weapons and advanced weapon systems. Additionally, he was involved in foreign military sales as a liaison for 8 countries.

Following his tour at China Lake, Vivan was selected for the United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) Co-op Program. He attended the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA where he earned an MS in Aeronautical Engineering and then attended USNTPS in Patuxent River, Maryland. Following graduation from USNTPS and designation as an Experimental Test Pilot, Vivan was assigned to the Naval Strike Aircraft Test Squadron (VX-23) at Patuxent River where he served as the project pilot for the X-31 “VECTOR” Program exploring high alpha approach and landing and Flush Air Data Systems. During this time, he also participated in developmental flight tests on the T-45 Goshawk and F/A-18 Hornet. After his tour at VX-23, Vivan was appointed Program Manager for the U.S. Joint Advanced Tactical Missile Systems and AIM-9X. Vivan completed his career in the Navy as the Officer-In-Charge of Naval Air Depot (NADEP) at Cecil Field, FL, where he served as the F/A-18 Test Pilot, Chief of Flight Operations, and Government Flight Representative.

After honorably serving his country for 23 years, he retired from the Navy and joined Gulfstream Aerospace as an Airborne Product Support pilot and later as an experimental test pilot where he flew the G100, G450, G550 and G650. In addition to his many professional achievements, Vivan will be remembered as a loyal and devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He was passionate about life, flying, racing cars, and sharing these passions with his three sons. His greatest joy was raising and instilling in them the values which he lived by: courage, honor, and commitment to God, family, and country. He leaves a legacy of hope to all who knew and loved him. His place on this wall is indicative of a life well lived and his sacrifice will not be forgotten. In the words of his favorite scripture, Isaiah 40:31, he now soars with eagles wings. He is loved and missed beyond words.

Additional comments welcome.