"Dear Jack, Kathy and Nancy,Patty and I would like to extend to you our deepest condolences on your loss. The times we had been with Maria were always filled with laughter and animation! Jack, I will always enjoy the memories (as you know I bring them up from time to time) of the lively interaction between your late father John and Maria as they were always funny and comical, when you and I would stay with them on occasion after spending a day in Newport! Love, Peer and Patty"
In loving memory of
Maria C. O'Malley
March 30, 1922 - January 31, 2013
Middletown - Maria C. (Lalli) O'Malley, 90, of Middletown, formerly of Newport, died on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at home surrounded by her family.She was the wife of the late John J. O'Malley.Born in Newport, RI, on March 30, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Michele and Maria S. (Vietri) Lalli.Mrs. O'Malley had worked as a manager for the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Newport County Chamber of Commerce for 32 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of the Newport Art Museum and was very active in the Newport art community. She was a longtime member of the Artists' Guild of the Newport Art Museum, where she served as the newsletter director for many years. She was also active in the Artists' Guild, art-on-the-lawn and the art-on-loan-programs. Mrs. O'Malley had been a longtime volunteer at the museum. She had studied with many teachers from the museum and in particular, the later renowned Marion Carry, whose works have been showcased in the major art galleries in Newport. Mrs. O'Malley had also served as the corresponding secretary for the AARP, Newport Chapter and as the promotion and advertising director. Mrs. O'Malley was the co-founder, along with Ruth Myers, of the Christmas in Newport program, where she received a citation of recognition for her effort and dedication to the program. She was also instrumental in arranging the maiden voyage of the Queen Elizabeth 2 into Newport Harbor, having been presented honorary certificates by the Captain of the QE2, for her work.She is survived by a step-son John M. O'Malley of Braintree, MA, two step-daughters, Nancy Callery of Long Island, NY and Kathleen O'Malley of Cohasset, MA, one brother Joseph A. Lalli of Newport, RI, many nieces and nephews, many great nieces and great nephews and four grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Francis J. Lalli, William V. Lalli, Eleanor Lalli Paduano, Michael A. Lalli, Jr., Clementine A. Lalli, and Rose Celeste Lalli. Calling hours will be held on Monday, February 4, 2013, from 4-8, in the Hambly Funeral Home, "Brick House", 30 Red Cross Avenue, Newport, RI.Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 9:00am from the Hambly Funeral Home, "Brick House", 30 Red Cross Avenue, Newport, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00am in St. Joseph's Church, Broadway and Mann Ave, Newport, RI.Burial will be in St. Columba Catholic Cemetery, Brown's Lane, Middletown.In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Benedictines of Jesus Crucified Monastery of the Glorious Cross, 61 Burban Drive, Branford, CT, 06405-4003, or to the Woman to Woman Resource Center, 114 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840. Cemetery Details St. Columba Catholic Cemetery Brown's Lane Middletown, RI, 02842 Visitation FEB 4. 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Hambly Funeral Home 30 Red Cross Ave Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.hamblyfuneralhome.com Service FEB 5. 10:00 AM St. Josephs Church Mann Avenue at Broadway Newport, RI, US
Tributes
"All of the staff and board of the Newport Art Museum are very sorry to learn of Maria's passing. We are grateful for the many years that she was involved in our community in so many ways and that we had the privilege of knowing her. We send our condolences to Maria's entire family. Elizabeth Goddard, Executive Director"
"My condolences to the Lalli and O'Malley family. I worked with Maria in the 60's at the Chamber of Commerce. She was my mentor and friend. She guided and helped me through many crises in my life for which I was very grateful.Patricia (Pat Sullivan) Juliano"
"Dear Jack, Dawn, Taryn, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you spent many loving weekends with Maria! Your love and support of her was unbelievable. Please take comfort in all of your wonderful memories. We are thinking and praying for you and all of Maria's family. Faith and prayers, The Spadorcia Family"