Donald John Falling

1957 - 2023

Donald John Falling
Born: April 9, 1957 in Streator IL
Died: February 22, 2023 in Kissimmee FL
Donald John Falling, 65, died on February 22, 2023. A son of Rita (Bacha) Falling and Robert Henry Falling, he grew up on Court Street in Streator. He enjoyed a fun and active childhood, spending many days with the neighborhood gang in "The Bottoms". He graduated from SHS in 1975.
An Army Veteran, Don was trained in the Field Artillery Branch at Fort Sill OK and was stationed at the Stuttgart Army Base in Germany. He was a paralegal. Before moving to FL in the mid-80's, he managed a Ponderosa Steakhouse and a Monical's Pizza.
He met his wife, Cynthia, in Miami FL and they raised a daughter, Mary. After moving to Celebration FL, Don founded Celebration Lock & Safe. A skilled locksmith, he operated the business until his death.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia, his parents, an older brother, Bob Falling, Uncle Dan Biros and Uncle John Bacha. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Falling, and his siblings, Diane (Kevin) Gaede, Tom Falling and Jim (Ana) Falling, nine nieces and nephews and Aunt Mary Biros. Two friends, Deb and Ilia, were exceptionally kind and loving to Don.
Don enjoyed the outdoors, cooking, German Shepherds and urban camping. He was planning a trip back to Streator for June, 2023. He was craving Steve's donuts, Kevin's tenderloins, and Mona's spaghetti. He "just wanted to play Euchre with people who knew the game".
A memorial service will be held this summer. The family will light a bonfire, blast some music, and remember the Glory Days.