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John Fallon Obituary

FALLON, John J. Of Medford, Nov. 25, age 96. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite A. (Golden) Fallon. Loving father of John G. Fallon and his wife Patricia of Boxborough, Dr. Paul Fallon and his wife Rita of Georgetown, Richard Fallon and his wife Jeanie of Acton, and Dr. Marguerite M. Fallon and her husband Dr. Robert Harrington of Needham. Cherished grandfather of Jessica, Elizabeth, John R. and his wife Elizabeth, Timothy, Kelly, Kathleen, and Michael. Funeral from the Gaffey Funeral Home, 43 High St., Medford Square, MEDFORD, on Monday at 9:00 am. Funeral Mass in Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Medford at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends invited; Visiting hours Sunday 3:00 pm -7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in John's name may be made to the Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, MA 02155. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Retired dedicated State employee for over 30 years, including service as the Deputy Director of Personnel for the Commonwealth of MA. Late Army Air Force Veteran of WWII

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2008.

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Alan & Mary Rohwer

November 29, 2008

Mary and I were so sorry for your loss. He surely led a full life and leaves a living legacy in you and your family. Our warmest thoughts to you all.

Mike Casey

November 28, 2008

Mr. Fallon,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USAAF during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

MaryEllen Cocks

November 28, 2008

We have many happy memories of your mother and father. Blessings to all.
Gordon and MaryEllen (Corrigan) Cocks

Mary O'Leary

November 28, 2008

Just saw your dad last. We were shopping. So sorry to hear of his passing. Our sincere sympathy.
Eugene and Mary O'Leary

Anne Twomey

November 28, 2008

I am sorry I cannot make it up to Boston for the services but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

The Staff of Gaffey Funeral Home

November 28, 2008

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