"Auntie, Jennifer & Jason, I am so sorry to hear about Jack. You are in my thoughts and Prayers through this tough time. All my love Carrie Purdy"
In loving memory of
John F. Maloney
May 23, 1940 - February 6, 2008
Middletown, RI - John Jack F. Maloney, 67, of 9 Maloney Lane, Middletown, RI, died after a 3 year fight with cancer on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at home with his family and friends. He was the husband of Rosemary Dutra Maloney.Born in Newport, RI on May 23, 1940, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Mary Beach Maloney.Jack was a 1957 graduate of De La Salle High School in Newport and a 1964 graduate of Providence College. He served in the United States Army National Guard for 6 years. Jack owned and operated Aquidneck Landscaping, worked for Paul Seveney as a carpenter, then began work as a self employed building contractor. Jack then took the position as the Middletown Building Inspector, where he held the position for over 20 years, retiring in 2005. He was on the Board of Governors and a member at Wanumetonomy Country Club as well as a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Jack was a member of the New England Building Officials Education Committee and President of the Rhode Island Builders Association. He was honored and proud to have been appointed to the State of Rhode Island Building Codes and Standards Commission where he was sworn in by the Governor. Jack loved golf, sailing and tennis and played at the Casino Indoor Tennis Club with the same tennis group every Wednesday night for over twenty years. He enjoyed reading, gardening, was an avid sports fan, but nothing pleased him more than time spent with his grandson. Besides his wife of 44 years, he is survived by his children, Jason Maloney of Deerfield Beach, FL, Jennifer Maloney Dring and her husband John T. Dring of Portsmouth, RI, his grandson Christopher Dring, of Portsmouth, RI, his sister-in-law Joanne Burns and her husband Mike, his brother-in-laws Manuel Dutra and his wife Candice, Tom Dutra and John Toppa, along many nieces, nephews and cousins.He was the father of the late Angela Elizabeth Maloney and the brother of the late Charles E. Maloney and Mary M. Toppa.His funeral will be held on Monday, February 11, 2008, at 9:00 am from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Marys Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columbas Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2008, from 2-5pm in the funeral home.Donations in his memory may be made to the Hudner Oncology Center, St. Annes Hospital, 795 Middle Street, Fall River, MA, 02721 or the Visiting Nurses Services of Newport County, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.
Tributes
"Dear Rosemary and family, I just heard the sad news and my heart goes out to you. Please accept my deepest condolences in your loss. Love, Rosemary"
"Dear Rose, Jen & Jason, We are all very sad to hear of the loss of Jack. We will never forget him and will continue to remember all the great times on Maloney Lane with smiles & laughter as we have the past 20 years - whether it be the little ones helping "Happy Jack" pick off tiny pebbles from his prized tennis court, or the incredibly long day of the sailing race around to 3rd beach - where we came in last...but still Happy. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers, and we're sure Ray was part of his welcoming committee, as he truly looked up to Jack with much respect. Take comfort in the fact that he will be watching over you all until the day you meet again... We're so sorry."
"My condolences to the Maloney family. I am the aunt of Mollie Maloney, wife of nephew Patrick. I will hold Mr. Maloney in my prayers. Maureen"
"Dear Rosemary and Family, I am so very sorry to learn of Jackâ??s passing and I send you heartfelt condolences and prayers. We grew up together in Newport many moons ago, but good people stay in your heart forever, and I have many images today of a special guy with great enthusiasm for life and a kind word and helping hand for everybody. I hope many fond memories, the love and support of family and friends, and the faith that you will meet again will sustain you at this sad and difficult time. Peace and Love,"
"Jackie was a great friend and we will miss him. Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you now.Be assured of a special remembrance in our prayers."
"Sorry for your loss. Jack was a wonderful man. Bill and Mary Hanley"
"Fond memories of Jack at Providence College and many gatherings through the years. Our prayers and sympathies to his family. Chick and Kathy Quinn"
"Aunt Rosemary, Jason and Jennifer, I have many great memories of Uncle Jack. I will miss his smiling face and having him call me 'WW'. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Kelly, Monty and Ryan"
"Patrick and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family upon the passing of Jack. May you find comfort and peace in the memories you have shared over a lifetime."
"Dear Rosemary and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. He was always very friendly, even just a few weeks ago when I saw him in the hospital. God will give you the strength you need at this time, and always remember he is at complete, painless peace. Bless you all........"
"I have so many fond memories of Mr. Maloney and the many days and nights spent at the top of Maloney Lane. He was a wonderful father and husband and a mentor to so many of us growing up. His smile was infectious and will never be forgotten. My life is truly blessed to have Jack Maloney as an everlasting memory! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I wish Jack many blessings on his journey. With endless love and memories, Vaughan Lazar and family"
"I am very sad to learn of Jacks passing."
"Patrick Maloney, Jack's nephew, has shared many wonderful stories about his Uncle Jack. Pat is married to my niece Mollie. I am so sorry for your loss. May God's grace sustain you during this difficult time. Kathleen Crapanzano"
"Dear Rosemary and Jennifer, I am very,very sorry to read last night about John. I did not know your husband and father had been sick for so long. I know how much you will miss him as you were very close as many of us are to our loved ones. I am in Florida so am unable to see you. Please accept my sympathy and will keep you both in my prayers. Fondly, Rita Kern"
"Please accept our prayers and condolances on the loss of Jack. I enjoyed the many years working with Jack at the Town Hall and after retirement stopping and solving the Towns' problems when I walked down Maloney Lane while he enjoyed his seat at the top of the hill. His smiling face and positive attitude were inspiring. from Florida Bob and Pauline"
"Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers in your sad loss. Jack was a childhood friend of whom I have many fond memories. Peter McCarthy Arlington, VA"
"Dear Jen, Mrs. Maloney and Jason, I have so many wonderful memories of my youth at your house with you and Mr Maloney. I am so sorry for your loss. He is up in heaven with my mom, although it is entirely to soon. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Katie, John and Luke Bavier"
"My fondest memories of uncle Jack are in 70's along with Grandpa Maloney and my brother Patrick attending the New England Patriots home games- tailgating in Schaefer/Sullivan Stadium drinking hot chocolate and cooking steaks... Jack was a wonderful family man and dedicated public servant who will be missed by family and friends."
"Jack and I went to several Code Conventions and when in Ohio we were planning on the Texas Convention. One of Jack Dreams was to go horse back riding out in the Texas praries. We made it and I will always remember Jack turning and waving his newly bought cowboy hat as if saying goodbye as he rode off in the SUNSET. Well Jack you have been a good friend I know that you will now have a good ride. Your friend DON"
"What a beautifully written Obituary... So many great memories of an outstanding man ! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time."
"WE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JACKS PASSING/ HE WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS AS WELL AS HIS WONDERFUL FAMILY."
"Aunt Rosemary, Jennifer and Jason, There really are no words to express how sad we all are at Uncle Jack's passing. He truly was a great man. You were all so lucky to have such a wonderful husband and father. And we were all blessed to have him in our lives. His smile and his kindness will be missed. But when we look at the wonderful people he raised in Jennifer and Jason, we know he'll always be with us. You all, including Christopher, carry the best of Uncle Jack with you. Much love, Laurie, Steve and the kids"
"Jack was a gentle giant, and I consider it a privilege to have known him. He will be missed and always remembered. Wayne Pimental"
"Jason,Jen and family- I pray for you in these very tough and sorrowful times. Your father was a special man and he passed those traits on you, Jason and Jennifer. As you may know I lost my mother, Marty 67 years young as well, in Oct '07. Both full of life and great examples of how to lead our lives. I am saddened to know of the pain you feel Jason and if you ever need to talk I'm always here. Far too young that God has taken our loved ones, but with great loss comes greater inner strength. I thought I would share with you a prayer which I keep in my wallet and close to my heart, my mother's Serenity Prayer. "God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change... Courage to change the things I can and Wisdom to know the difference. I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one, I'd like to leave a afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy memories that I leave when life is done... God Blees you all, John,Suzette,Ben and Sam Townsend"
"Jen: my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."