Thomas J. Fallon

Thomas J. Fallon 84 of Scotch Plains died peacefully at his residence December 27, 2010.
Thomas was born in Jersey City NJ.
He graduated from Newark college of Engineering with a
B.S. in Engineering, St. Peter's College with a BS in Chemisty, and Fordham University with a
Masters Degree in Chemistry.
Tom worked for Public Service and National Gypsum before starting
a 35 year career with Esso/Exxon. Thomas worked at the Bayonne Refinery in their Experimental Lab and
was in charge of their asphalt plant before joining the Exxon Research & Engineering Division.
Tom served with the Unites States Marine Corps during WWII, in the Pacific, from Guam and Saipan to
Iwo Jima, where he was highly decorated, receiving the Silver Star, a Field Commision and a Purple Heart.
When stateside he was involved in quelling the dock union riots in San Francisco, and preventing
prisoners escaping after a breakout at Alcatraz. Tom was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps
at Great Lakes Naval Station.
Tom was active in his community and served on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education.
He was also involved with Jr. Raider football and baseball, and scouting.
Since his retirement in 1986 he has enjoyed activities with the SPF YMCA.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 58 years, Ann (nee O'Hare ) whom he meet at Fordham University, as her Labratory Instructor.
His loving sons, Drs., Mark, Robert, Thomas, and Richard and daughter Nadine and
eight caring Grandchildren.
Funeral Friday December 31, 9 am at the Rossi Funeral Home 1937 Westfield Avenue Scotch Plains, Funeral Mass 930 am at St.Bartholomew the Apostle Church Scotch Plains, Interment Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains. Visitation will be Thursday at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad PO Box 325 Scotch