A friend to many, a stranger to none
William J. Tallman passed away on Jan. 15, 2020.
Brooklyn born on May 23, 1929, he became an islander in 1968. Bill went to Brooklyn Technical High School and joined the Army in 1946 serving in Japan. He was a member of the Gold Star Post of the American Legion.
Bill met his wife, Marilyn, in 1949 and as he said "it was love at first sight." Bill worked in both the finance and retail industries for his lengthy career, still taking on projects well into his 80s. He spent many happy years at Montgomery Ward and Chase Manhattan.
A devoted husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, Bill took great pride in his family was a friend to many and stranger to none. He was fond of a good joke and always had one on hand. Anytime there was a listening ear, he took great joy in sharing one of his numerous stories, which often started with, "you'll get a kick out this."
Bill was a devout Catholic and frequented St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus Church, which was always followed by a trip to the Dakota Diner for breakfast with his son Willie. Throughout his life he was an avid reader and cared deeply for his many dogs.
Bill is survived by his four sons, Phillip and partner Frank, Richard and wife Janet, Peter and William; his three grandchildren, Clare, Reid and Janie; his older sister, Ann, as well as his many nieces and nephews.
He will be waked at Casey Funeral Home on Sunday, Jan. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. with services at St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus Church on Monday, Jan. 20, at 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project and St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus Church
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