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John J. Fallon 1919 - 2012

John J. Fallon of Bellerose, Nassau County, New York United States was born on September 7, 1919 in Mountbellew, Galway County Ireland. He was married to Luigina (Sberna) Fallon in 1944, and they were together until John's death on May 2, 2012. John Fallon was buried on May 2, 2012 at St. Charles / Resurrection Cemeteries 2015 Wellwood Ave, in Farmingdale, Suffolk County.
John J. Fallon
Bellerose, Nassau County, New York 11001, United States
September 7, 1919
Mountbellew, Galway County, Ireland
May 2, 2012
Bellerose, New York, 11001, United States
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  • Introduction

    English Teacher, Journalism Teacher, High School Principal, Published Author, Husband of Luigina "Gina" Sberna Fallon and Father of Donnadella, Brian and Debra. Son of Anthony and Bridie Fallon.
  • 09/7
    1919

    Birthday

    September 7, 1919
    Birthdate
    Mountbellew, Galway County Ireland
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Irish. Iris American.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Galway Ireland. American Citizen. Lived most of his life in Brooklyn. Died at age 92.
  • Early Life & Education

    He was a college graduate. None of his obituaries or stories mention from which college he was graduated.
  • Religious Beliefs

    John was a practicing Catholic. He was also an Eucharistic Minister.
  • Military Service

    John served in World War II in North Africa and in Italy where he met his future wife. Bronze Star recipient.
  • Professional Career

    He was not my official teacher but when he heard about all the famous people I was meeting as a teenager, he asked me to audit his journalism class. He also asked me to contribute to the school magazine. Mr. Fallon loved the story but since the girls were in charge, they nixed my story in favor of their colleagues. He encouraged me to be a writer.
  • Personal Life & Family

    ALLON - Luigina, nee Sberna on June 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John J. Loving mother of Donnadella (Leonard Langino), Brian (Jenifer) and Debra (James Cornell). Cherished grandmother of Michael (Melissa) and Adam (Tiffany). Devoted great-grandmother Matthew, Mackenzie, Lacey, Truman and Arthur. Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:45 am at St. Gregory the Great RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.
  • 05/2
    2012

    Death

    May 2, 2012
    Death date
    Heart Failure at 92
    Cause of death
    Bellerose, New York 11001, United States
    Death location
  • 05/2
    2012

    Gravesite & Burial

    May 2, 2012
    Funeral date
    St. Charles / Resurrection Cemeteries 2015 Wellwood Ave, in Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York 11735, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    NEW YORK TIMES. FALLON--John J, of Bellerose on May 2, 2012. Devoted husband of Luigina. Loving father of Donnadella and Len, Brian and Jenifer, Debra and Jim. Cherished grandfather of Michael and Melissa, Adam and Tiffany. Beloved great-grandfather of Matthew, Mackenzie and Lacey. Dear brother of Therese Molloy. Loving uncle and godfather. Educator, NYC Board of Education & Board of Examiners, Principal of Bay Ridge High School. Author and proud veteran of WWII, 88th Infantry Division; Bronze Star recipient. Member of the Galway Association of New York, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and American Irish Teachers Association. Devoted parishioner of St. Gregory the Great Church. Friends may call Thursday 7-9:30 and Friday 2-5 and 7-9:30 at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, New Hyde Park, NY. Funeral Mass Saturday, 9:45am, St. Gregory the Great RC Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, PO Box 302, Maryknoll, NY, 10545.John J. Fallon died on May 2, 2012 in Bellerose, New York at age 92. He was buried in St. Charles / Resurrection Cemeteries, Farmingdale, New York. He was born on September 7, 1919 in Galway, Ireland.
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John J. Fallon
John J. Fallon
My high school English teacher.
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John J. Fallon
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John J. Fallon
A note to me.
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Luigina and John Fallon
Luigina and John Fallon
The two of them together.
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Obituary.
Obituary.
Obituary placed in several papers.
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He met her in Italy and fell in love.
He met her in Italy and fell in love.
They had a beautiful romance. His mother wrote to her mother and asked her Mom if Gina could come to Brooklyn. Three months later they married.
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1944
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May 2, 2012
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