OLD SAYBROOK — A 34-year-old Westbrook man killed in a boat crash on Labor Day is being remembered as a devoted husband and friend, according to his obituary.

Christopher Hallahan was one of three men who died after a 31-foot open boat with nine passengers struck a jetty and capsized after returning from Block Island at around 9:15 p.m. Officials said Hallahan was found dead along with six others who needed to be transported to the hospital for injuries. Two of the boaters remained missing for days until their bodies were located on Friday.

The obituary said Hallahan married his wife, Brittney, in 2021, and added that she was the "love of his life." It went on to say the two of them were "dreamers" and "inseparable from the start."

"Their support and love of each other was palpable, and something any couple could learn from," the obituary said. "As you read this, please hold space for their dreams that were yet to come."

Hallahan "dedicated his life to his wife and family, his career 'family,' and abundant friends," his obituary said. The obituary reflected on Hallahan's "ability to light up a room with his presence was widely admired."

Hallahan worked at his father's construction business, which operates out of Westbrook and Westerly, R.I, the obituary said. Hallahan loved his job and enjoyed establishing relationships with his customers, according to his obituary.

The obituary said that Hallahan had many hobbies, like fishing and traveling, along with flying after he got his pilot license. It said he often joked about having "too many [hobbies] to keep up with." Hallahan was also an avid Jimmy Buffett fan who was "listening to his island music every moment he could," the obituary said.

A GoFundMe in memory of Hallahan was created on Friday, and has already raised over $100,000 as of Sunday morning. The fundraiser said it hoped to garner funds to help Brittney with funeral expenses.

"Any additional money collected is planned to be donated and eventually used for proper lighting of the Connecticut River break wall so life-changing tragedies like this can be avoided in the future," the fundraiser said.

After a multiday search, the bodies of two other victims were located on Friday, officials said. The victims later identified as 25-year-old Ian Duchemin of Oakdale, and 24-year-old Ryan D. Britagna of Waterford.

Officials said investigators are still working to determine what caused the crash.

Out of the six other victims, the injuries varied from minor to serious injuries, according to officials. They added that the operator of the boat was in critical condition as of Tuesday. There were no updates on the conditions of the victims as of Sunday morning.

A public visitation for Hallahan is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Robinson, Wright and Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook, according to his obituary. It added that his funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10 starting at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Church on McVeagh Road.