Douglas Hall

Born to the late John and Jewel (Spillner) Coughi, Douglas spent his early years in Union City, New Jersey, before making his home in Secaucus, where he lived for the past 33 years. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Santoro) Hall for 49 wonderful years, and together they built a life centered around love, laughter, loyalty, and family.

Douglas proudly served the people of Union City for 30 years with the Union City Police Department, retiring as a Lieutenant. To him, the badge was never simply a title — it was a promise. A promise to protect, to serve, and to stand steady for others in moments when they needed someone most. He carried that same strength, compassion, and selflessness into every aspect of his life. Beyond the uniform, Douglas was a man whose greatest purpose was caring for the people he loved. He gave endlessly of himself, always placing the happiness of family and friends before his own, and took great pride in being someone others could depend on without hesitation.

Douglas was the devoted father of Tracey Gallardo and her husband Anthony, Douglas Hall Jr., Michele Lee, Denise Chaves and her husband Carlos. He was the cherished grandfather of Tarick Cantor, Travis Gallardo, Taylor Gallardo, Anthony Gallardo, Zachary Lee, Nicholas Lee, Jarrett Lee, Jake Tollefsen, Julian Chaves, Alexandria Chaves, and Gabriel Chaves, all of whom brought immense pride and joy to his life. He was also the proud great-grandfather of Liam Moran and Aiden Rodriguez.

He was predeceased by his siblings Gregory Eldridge and Heather Farley and leaves behind siblings Kim Coughi-Makky and Rick Coughi along with his niece Kimberly Altadonna and her husband John, and their children Paulina, Vincenzo, Giovanni, and Olivia.

Douglas had a larger-than-life spirit and found joy in life’s simple pleasures — cheering on the Yankees, listening to Elvis Presley, sharing stories, recounting sports and historical facts, and spending time with those he loved most. And now, somewhere beyond the sea, Douglas sits among the legends he admired so dearly — alongside Mickey Mantle and the Yankee greats he cheered for so faithfully — smiling that unmistakable smile as he watches over the family and friends who meant everything to him.

Though our hearts ache in his physical absence, his spirit lives on in the little moments that now mean everything: in the bright lights of Yankee Stadium, in the familiar aisles of ShopRite, in the warm crackle of an Elvis Presley song drifting through the air, and especially in the hearts of all those fortunate enough to have known and loved him. He lives on in the classic phrases he spoke, the kindness he gave so freely, and the countless lives he shaped simply by being himself.

Though his earthly journey has ended, the love Douglas gave this world remains woven into it forever — loud, enduring, and impossible to forget. May he rest peacefully in the Lord’s comfort, wearing his great big smile.

Douglas’s funeral services will be private.