In Taunton, March 2, 2008 John died after a brief illness in his home at the age of 84. He was the husband of Rita (Politella) Salamon. John was born in Taunton to the late Peter & Antonia (Sosenko) Salamon. He has lived his entire life in Taunton, most recently residing on Cherry St. John was educated in Taunton and graduated from Taunton High School. John served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy. He worked for the Commonwealth on MA. for the D.P.W for 37 years. John was a member of the Taunton Elks and V.F.W. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening and being with his family. Besides his wife John leaves his children John P. Salamon and his wife Rosemary of Raynham and Joan Terra and her husband Mark of Taunton. His Grandchildren Andrew, Benjamin and Rosemary Terra, Eric & Sarah Salamon all of Taunton. His siblings Eva, Paul, Peter Salamon all of Taunton, Helen Booth of Taunton, William Salamon of North Kingstown, R.I. and the late Anna Ladebauche, Mary Marney, Esther Costa, Julia Salamon and Nicolas Salamon. He is also survived by several neices and nephews & cousins. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. in Taunton on Thurs., March 6th at 10am. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church in Taunton at 11am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Weds, from 4-8pm. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in John’s memory to Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St. Fall River, MA. 02720