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Donald "Don" Tallon

Naples - Donald Tallon,95, passed away Friday March 6. He lived his life on his own terms.

He was an engineer for the New Jersey Garden State Parkway. He retired to Naples in 1986.

He was a decorated World War II combat veteran and POW. He worked with and advocated for veterans in his retirement. As the years advanced, he continued to be a strong advocate, at the same time, to his delight, the veteran community acknowledged and embraced his efforts and his military service.

He was predeceased by Harriet Wilson, his partner of 50 years. He is survived by many Tallon and Wilson nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grand nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Collier County Honor Flight, P.O Box 8001 Naples, Florida 34101 or take a soldier fishing 3575 19th avenue SW Naples, Fl. 34117

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Naples Daily News from Mar. 13 to Mar. 15, 2020.

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Kathleen Stewart

March 21, 2020

Don was a good friend of my late dad, Ed Connolly, also known as "Bud". They were POWs together. Wonderful that he made such a contribution to veterans in his retirement. May he rest in peace.

Robert Wilson

March 18, 2020

We are deeply saddened by the loss we all share. I am assured that we will be comforted by our memories and our love which is very much alive. Our memories of our grandfather Don will live with us forever.

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