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John was born on November 10, 1937, in New York City, the oldest son of Patrick and Ann Fallon. He grew up on the upper east side of Manhattan more commonly known as Yorkville. After attending St George, the Ukraine High School, he entered the United States Navy where he served as a chaplain's yeoman. In 1957, he began dating the love of his life, Alice Loughran, and married in 1959. Together, they would raise four children in the Inwood section of Manhattan and later in Riverdale in the Bronx.
John followed his father's footsteps and worked for MABSTOA /MTA. Many will recall him admonishing someone's driving or parking abilities by telling them, " I could park or drive a bus through there."; John retired after 25 years in 1988. He then worked as a concierge in some of the most prestigious residential buildings in New York City before retiring to South Carolina.
In retirement, John loved listening to Irish Music and became a Civil War enthusiast, visiting historical sites and reading countless volumes and biographies. In addition, he was a voracious reader of religious material and mysteries.
John was a devout Catholic with a particular devotion to St. Rita.
Family mattered most to John, immediate and extended. His love of family and water brings memories of vacations to Keuka Lake and Cape Cod. He would agree with the old saying the happiest days for a boat owner are the day you buy it and the day you sell it.
John was almost never separated from Alice during their 64 years of marriage and was devoted to his children. He is survived by his wife Alice, sister Ann Daly and brother Patrick Fallon, his children Ann (Terry) Stevens; John (Ann Marie); Patricia (George) Ackerman; and Mary Beth (Robert) DeMalo and six grandchildren: Amy, Katelyn, James, Matthew, Kevin, and Lauren.
John was predeceased by his parents, sister Catherine Danaher, daughter Alice and granddaughter Elizabeth Anne.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Tunnel to Towers foundation, (https://t2t.org/ (718) 987-1931) an organization close to John's heart or to a charity close to yours.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jill and Mike Makis
January 4, 2024
Alice and John were our neighbors for many years. John was affectionately called "the mayor of Thornblade Crossing". He was always ready with a lending hand, advise and genuine concern for his neighbors. His heart was always big and there was room in it for everyone. Alice and John were second grandparents to our granddaughter Jada. Jada knew there was always a cookie or ice cream bar waiting for her at their house. Their holiday decorations drew all the kids and made for some great photo ops.
John was a huge presence and those who knew him personally are left with a huge void.
Our deepest condolences to Alice and family. God Bless.
Jill and Mike Makis
Michael Martin
January 2, 2024
My first memory of John Fallon is when he came over the first day we moved in across from him and he invited my self and my wife Meli to his Christmas party at his home. We accepted and meet Alice and other neighbors. That was 10 years ago and we have been very good friends since then. John support us as Meli underwent Chemo Theropy for Large B cell Lymphoma and provided a pray to St. Peregrin for her recovery that I still say every day. It worked. I remember our mutual love for the Civil War as we both loved this history due to me being exposed to the Antietam and Gettysburg Battle fields. I did not know that he was quite a Civil War buff. Did not really understand his love for the Civil War until he invited me to his home and opened up his second story room of his home that had about every book of the War that had been printed. But his love was a gift from his wife Alice that he cherished the most and I was fortunate to see it and hear the story of its acquisition. I also got spoiled by him as he provided me guidance on many issues that presented itself to me over our 10 year friendship. I will alway remember when he met our rescue dog, Patti, and the continuing relation ship that they both had as I would walk her in the community. She could either see John's car from afar and know what was in store for her or was we walked in the morning for duty business and would forget about everything if John was watering the flowers or working out in the garage. Pepperoni stick or beef jerky had that pull. Talk about spoiled. John loved it as you could see with his big 'Irish' smile. He will be lost by many, family and friends. I am blessed to have the benefit of calling him my friend and know that his 'Irish' smile is looking down on all of us today. Miss you buddy.........
The Staff of Clark Associates Funeral Home
January 2, 2024
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