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Joyce I am very sorry to hear about John passing... Sheila Lundberg (lipisko)
March 09, 2017
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John L. Fallon, Jr.
Jul 9, 1933 - Feb 24, 2017
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I'm very saddened by the passing of Mr. Fallon. I have nothing but good memories of him. He was a great man. God bless
George Joudrie
March 01, 2017 | Ossipee, NH | Friend
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John Fallon was my little league coach, my scout leader, my (actually our gang's) Halloween chaperone and as Steve's dad, father of one of my best friends. I have many great memories of him as a devoted father, husband and role model not just to his kids, but to our whole neighborhood and beyond. I remember him umping behind me in an all star game encouraging me (I was a catcher), and keeping my confidence up behind the plate all game. His leadership and volunteerism allowed many of us to...
Trip Wadleigh
February 28, 2017 | Oak Bluffs, MA
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Jack Fallon, but feel as though I knew him as my parents shared stories about him throughout my life. Jack and my mother, Mimi Fallon, grew up together in Jamaica Plain. Many people they went to school with assumed they were brother and sister because they shared the same last name. My father met Jack while parking his car in Boston. They fell into conversation and discovered that my father was married to his "sister" from JP. From that day forward, Jack...
Julie DeMarco LaPorta
February 27, 2017 | Haverhill, MA
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Dear Joyce,Kevin, Stephen and Kelly we were so sorry to hear of your loss. John was such a kind gentle and giving person. We have so many wonderful memories going all the way back to "Little League Days"! His wonderful smile and sense of humor will be missed!
We are so sorry that we are out of state for the services. We send our love and heartfelt sympathy to all his family! He will be missed!
Ralph and Nancy Dell'Orfano
Nancy Dell'Orfano
February 27, 2017 | Reading, MA
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Aunt Joyce, I'm sorry to hear about Uncle John. I know it was you both who fixed up my mom and dad, Janet and Dick. Loved seeing you at kittys. He was the nicest man, sweet with a big smile and heart. He will be missed by many
Patti Neal
February 27, 2017 | Salem, MA
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So sorry for your loss. John was a valued member of the Reading community and a man beloved by his family. My sincere condolences.
Jayne Miller
February 27, 2017 | TEWKSBURY, MA
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John Fallon was a beloved friend ; his loss is profound and he will be sorely missed. I admired him for so many reasons: his strength, humor, commitment and contributions to his community, and his boundless love for his family. He will not be forgotten.
Ellen Korin
February 26, 2017 | Haymarket, VA
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My deepest sympathy to Joyce, Kevin, Stephen and Kelly. I always looked,up to my cousin Jack I have fond memories of time spent in his company. He had such a great sense of humor. I remember the first time he brought Joyce to Houghe Neck to meet the extended Fallon family. Joyce, we've loved you since then and still do. Be strong.
Susan Flaherty
Susan Flaherty
February 26, 2017 | Norwood, MA
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John's Obituaries
John L. Fallon Jr. of Reading, MA, son of the late Ruth and John L. Fallon of Jamaica Plain, passed away on February 24, 2017. Born July 9, 1933 in Cambridge, MA, John graduated from Jamaica Plain High School in the class of 1952. John attended Boston University and then enlisted in the Army as a Military Policeman in the Korean War. John was honorably discharged, was a member of the American Legion Post 76 and served as their youngest commander during the 60's. He worked with his Dad in Boston and later became the owner and manager of Atlantic Parking Corp. With his wife Joyce, they raised three children in North Reading and then settled in Reading. John was a devoted father, who coached his children's basketball and baseball teams and served as scout leader. An active member in the Reading community, he was a Town Meeting Member and also served on the Board of Public Works and the Recreation Committee. John was an avid golfer, played in men's softball leagues, loved being a snowbird in Hollywood, FL, attending auctions and participating in Fantasy Basketball Leagues. In his "retirement", John enjoyed working at Trull Brook Golf Course in Tewksbury as a Starter and Ranger. His favorite moments over the past few years were watching his grandchildren play sports and being with family over the holidays.John is survived by his wife Joyce (Russell) Fallon, of Reading, and children Kevin Fallon of Boston, Stephen Fallon of Reading and Kelly Wentworth and son-in-law Jim Wentworth of Tewksbury. John also has 5 grandchildren; Katelyn, Jenna and Christina Wentworth and Kiera and Jack Fallon.Calling hours will take place at the Douglass Funeral Home at 25 Sanborn Street, Reading, MA on Tuesday, February 28th from 4-8pm. The funeral service will be held at Reading's First Baptist Church at 45 Woburn Street, Reading, MA at 10am on March 1st. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Home for the Little Wanderers, Development Department, 10 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135 or online at www.thehome.org.
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