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John Tallman Obituary
Born on March 21, 1922, in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Raymond and Kathryn Hosey Tallman. A graduate of Honesdale High School, Jack began working at Loomis Company. Later he joined the Navy, where he was stationed in the Pacific during World War II and was a part of the Battle of Leyte Gulf. A humble man, Jack did not speak about the metals and honors he received during his military service. After returning, he worked at Loomis Co. which later became Yuba Co. For a short period, he worked for Treadwell Co. in Easton traveling there during the week and returning on the weekends. He later retired from Moore Business Forms in Honesdale. Jack was a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Honesdale, attending St. Mary Magdalen Church.
When he was younger, he enjoyed fishing and until recently, enjoyed taking care of his gardens. Jack was a kind man and will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather.
Surviving are his sons, Michael Tallman and wife, Lisa; and Bernie Tallman, all of Honesdale; his daughter, Linda Monaghan and husband, Mike, Monroe, NH; sisters, Kay Babyak and husband, John, of White Mills; and Judy Rimlinger and husband, Hank, of Hawley; grandchildren, Wade, Bryan, Neil and Meghan Tallman; and Michael, Tim and Ryan Monaghan; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Paul Tallman; and a brother, Raymond "Bud" Tallman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Honesdale. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Friends may visit Hessling Funeral Home Inc., 428 Main St., Honesdale, on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences: www.hesslingfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Tallman
Linda
April 9, 2013
Dad, you are so missed.....I can still picture you in your recliner, sitting with you and having conversations, I will miss that so much. I want you to know you were the best Dad a girl could ever have, I was so lucky. And yes, I will cry when I want to, for it helps to heal my soul. I am happy for I know you are at peace now, every now and then send me a rainbow so I know you are watching over me, love you Dad.
March 27, 2013
My sincereous condolances to the family, I was just wondering the other day about Jack. I worked with him at Moore
Tom Williams
March 26, 2013
We have many fond memories of Grace and Jack, visiting with Mom & Dad. Good stories lots of laughter, Jack was a kind man. We are sorry for your loss
Judy Rimlinger
March 26, 2013
I miss you already my sweet brother. We are happy knowing you are also in paradise with our loved ones. You are loved by so many!!
March 25, 2013
My Dear Friend, sadly this will be our last conversation for awhile, I didn't get to see you at home Sunday March 24th, it looked like you had company so I went up on the hill. As other times I had come to Carley Brook, my first thoughts were of stopping in to see you, I had no idea you weren't home till I stopped in at the neighbors, they told me you had passed away March 21st & your viewing was beginning shortly at 4pm. I hadn't known, I wasn't prepared, I was shocked, we had just talked not long ago about the horses, how you looked forward to seeing them in the spring when it warmed up, we talked about a small garden you planned to do this year and how soon our birthdays were coming in March, I had no idea that day was going to be the last time I saw you, now the reality is here, our traditional visits I always looked forward to are over, there's just echoes of our conversations, it isn't going to be the same without you at the bottom of the hill. I worry how hard the loss must be for your children if it's this hard for me, they've known you all their lives. The first time we met I hadn't known at the time I would be spending many more days with you & your wife. We sat & talked on your back deck till darkness came, many times I had to head back up over the hill in the dark, that's how comfortable you made me feel, some people will spend their lifetime not ever knowing what that kindness is like, I was fortunate to be sitting with you & your wife experiencing it. The last time I talked to you I told you I met your son Mike, you had talked proudly of him many times, I finally met him, I had already known your other son Bernie, you didn't have to tell me how nice he was, and there was your daughter, she lived far away, you didn't get to see her as much as you liked but you talked to her a lot. I did finally meet your daughter Linda & her wonderful husband Mike, she is everything you said she was, I see why you were so proud. There's one thing I could see while talking to her, no one will be filling your shoes, you were her Daddy, but knowing you're with your wife & as much as I'll miss stopping in to see you, I'm happy you & she are together again. I would just like to thank you for the pleasure of being your friend once more.
Catherine Savino
March 24, 2013
My thoughts, love and prayers to the family of Mr. Tallman. Linda & MIke, I'm so very sorry to learn of his passing.
Sandra Wulff
March 23, 2013
Sorry for your loss.
Shirley Ostrander
Bill and Sandy Wulff
March 23, 2013
Linda and Family, so very sorry for your loss. Donna Gutowski Mancuso
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