John Fallon

John Fallon, 85, of Bayonne passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at his home with his family at his bedside. Born in Jersey City, he resided there for many years before moving to Bayonne. Mr. Fallon was a retired Jersey City Fireman serving from 1959-1991. He was awarded the Medal of Honor from the Jersey City Fire Department on Nov. 13, 1960 after rescuing 2 children in a fire on Ege Ave., Jersey City. He was a Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the Exempt Firemen’s, the Fireman Relief Assoc., the Retired Hudson County Fire and Police Assoc. and the Korean War Vets.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Dorothy (nee: Paradine); his loving children, Kathleen and John Fallon, and his wife, Anne; his adoring grandchildren, Brittany Marie and John Patrick Fallon; and his dear sister, Helen Thompson; his in-laws , Edward Paradine, Patricia Clappsy, Bud and Kay Paradine and William and Elizabeth Paradine. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Julia Calichio, Rachel Loughlin, and James Fallon.  The family wishes to express a special thanks to our neighbors and friends for their help and strength.

The Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Bayonne Memorial Home, Inc., at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Holy Name Chapel Mausoleum, Jersey City. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 from 4:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. 

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