Brian J. Scallon

Scallon, Brian J. MONONA-Brian J. Scallon, age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, July 21, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Sept. 30, 1930, in Boscobel, the son of William and Margaret (Phelan) Scallon. Brian was one of nine children. His father passed away at a young age and Brian’s mother moved the children to Manitowoc where he finished High School in 1948. Brian served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948 to 1953. He attended Radar Maintenance School and later became a Radar Maintenance Supervisor in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of Technical Sergeant. Upon his honorable discharge, he went to AT&T and worked for 30 years as an engineer before retiring in 1986. Brian loved his job and his co-workers. Brian always said marrying Betty (Kraemer) was the best thing he had ever done. They were married on Feb. 9, 1957. He loved his wife and children very much and his six grandchildren. Brian was passionate about golfing and played as long as he was able. He enjoyed morning coffee at McDonalds and Kohls Grocery Store on Monona Drive and more recently at Heritage Apartments. The weekly Men’s Group at Heritage Apartments was something he looked forward to. The friendships he made at Heritage meant so much to him. He always shared his jokes and appreciated the company of his friends. Brian is survived by his wife, Betty of 57 years; daughters, Karen (Terry) Brennan; Marybeth (Scott) Little, and Jill (Todd) Stockard; grandchildren, Cody Brennan, Megan Brennan (Chris), Kino and Cole Little, Claire and Will Stockard; and sisters-in-law, Beverly, Carole, and Carol Scallon. Brian was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Julia (Jack) Durrell and Martha Scallon; brothers, Harold (Ruth) Scallon, Father Joseph Scallon S.J., Mike (Betty) Scallon, Hugh Scallon, Tom Scallon, and Leo Scallon; and two nephews, Dennis and Steve Scallon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St, Monona, at 11 a.m., on Monday, July 28, 2014 with Father John Silva presiding. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park with military honors being conducted. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m., on Sunday, July 27, 2014 and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Monday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420