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22 Years, however you and fellow Heroes still and always in my Prayers. God Bless America
Maryellen B
September 12, 2023 | Long Beach, NY
Farmingville, New York
We Hardly Knew Ye
You probably think you know Firefighter Joseph E. Maloney. Son of a cop; grandson of a fireman; married forever to Kathy, the pretty, tough- talking nurse; father of Joe, 10, and Megan, 7.
Sure, you know Mr. Maloney, 45, of Farmingville, N.Y. He is the tall, dark and handsome type who keeps the muscles pumped and the prankster side buffed. Every firehouse has one ‹ or a dozen ‹ like him.
He's driving the Ladder Company 3 truck in Manhattan, spots a yuppie couple sipping lattes outdoors, and blaaatt! he smacks that horn, rattling them and their cups.
And he's wearing a "borrowed" chief's uniform, baby powder graying his hair, haranguing a quivering probie (new firefighter).
You know him? Not at all. Meet Mr. Maloney, who never mentioned fear or death, who cared more about being a hero dad than a hero firefighter, although he was both.
Recently, Mrs. Maloney was going through paperwork ‹ he was fastidiously organized ‹ and found a note, stuck between the kids' birth certificates, dated 1995. "Honey, if I die and if on the F.D.N.Y.," he wrote, "you will fare O.K." Tax instructions followed, and an admonition to a giddy shopper: "Don't spend a lot of money." It concludes: "I love you, Joseph and Megan. Sorry I had to leave you so early. Your father and husband, Joseph E. Maloney."
Not sure what to say?
22 Years, however you and fellow Heroes still and always in my Prayers. God Bless America
Maryellen B
September 12, 2023 | Long Beach, NY
Joe you're one of my brother's best friends We didn't hang out much but I heard a lot about you you are truly missed by many
Bill "Fryy" Goscinski
September 11, 2023 | China Grove, NC | Friend
One of my favorite pics of Joe in the late 70s. Met Joe when we were 5 years old and really hard to loose a good true friend. Joe & all his family allways in our hearts & prayers. Miss ya Big Joe but never forgotten...
Vinny Randone
September 11, 2023 | Friend
Just wanted to share one of my favorite pics of Joe in front of my house in the 1970s. Meet Joe at 5 years old and too much history to even begin. Very hard to lose a good true friend but is thought about often. Prayers and thoughts always to his family.
Vincent Randone
September 11, 2023 | Friend
Joe You´ll be forever missed Bob & Patti Griffith Robbie, Christopher, James & Brianna Griffith miss Kathy Lil Joe and Magen at those syag football games be well we´ll miss Joe forever Patti & Bob
Bob griffith
October 28, 2022 | Friend
21 years since the horrific day however the heartbreak for all is still fresh in our hearts. As promised, I still pray for you and your loved ones and listen for your name. You and fellow Heros will Never Be Forgotten Maryellen B - Long Beach NY
Maryellen Benenati
September 11, 2022 | Other
My dad, a fellow firefighter speaks of you often. He tells me stories of us playing in the fire house and on the beach with our family's when I was a little girl. I was recently on a deployment in Qatar eating dinner in a special dining hall and saw a photo, honoring those lost in 9-11 with your name on it...... You are truly not forgotten.
Jacqueline Forsyth
September 24, 2021
Joseph, your contribution and sacrifice are, again, respectfully remembered. My son is also 'Joseph Maloney' and we pray for you and your family often. Your legacy is that of a great man! So much respect.
Mike Maloney
September 12, 2021 | Auckland
After 20 years your light shines on in all who loved you. I will be praying for you today at my "mass on the beach" as I did in 2001 and every year. We will always remember your sacrifice -
Maryellen Benenati
September 11, 2021 | Long Beach, NY