John J. Malloy of Mayfair, Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, John grew up in the East Falls section of the city and was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School and a graduate of Temple University. He proudly served as an E5 in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Munich, Germany. He spent his career at Bell Telephone, AT&T and Lucent Technologies in sales and project management. After retirement, he enjoyed working at Lloyd Sixsmith Sporting Goods, where he made deliveries around the city. He was a member of St. Bernard parish for over 50 years.
John was devoted to his wife Mary and his family. He was larger than life, kind, generous and took an interest in everyone he met. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking them to school or chasing them around the house. He always enjoyed a good conversation, whether with an old friend or someone new. He could find a Roman graduate anywhere he went, and religiously attended their Communion Breakfast every year. He was fortunate enough to have an extraordinary group of neighbors who were more like family. He loved music and passed that along to his children and grandchildren. He was great at telling a story and making everyone feel welcome. We would love to hear all your stories about him.
John is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Mary Malloy; his sons John and Terence (Mikael) Malloy and daughter Kathleen (Andrew) Gaudio; his grandson Finnigan Nemo and granddaughters Madeline, Frankie and Raya Gaudio. He is also survived by his brother James (Patricia) Malloy and sisters Kathleen Donaghy and Margaret Dougherty; sisters-in-law Margaret McDonald, Eileen Czajkowski and Veronica (Denny) Moore; and many cherished cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents John and Margaret Malloy; his brothers-in-law James Donaghy, Robert Dougherty, John McDonald and Robert Czajkowski; and his nephew William Dougherty.
There will be a viewing from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday, September 27, at St. Bernard RC Church, 7341 Cottage Street, Philadelphia, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions in John’s name can be made to Autism Speaks.
