Edward Maloof

Raynham Edward Maloof, of Raynham, died Monday, August 11, 2008, at the Caritas Good Samaritan Hospital, after being stricken ill. Edward was the devoted husband of Kathryn (Dolan) for 59 years. Born in Boston, son of the late George and Johanna (Sweeney) Maloof, he moved to Raynham 50 years ago. Edward summered at Sagamore Beach for many years. He owned and operated The Landing Variety Stores in Sagamore Beach and Eastham from 1956 until retirement. Edward was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years in the Boston Area, he was also an avid Greyhound racing fan, working at the Raynham-Taunton Greyhound park for over 30 years. He raised and raced his own greyhounds. In addition to his wife, he also leaves eight children, George of Eastham, Kathryn Ieada of Sagamore Beach, Paula Olson of Bridgewater, Peter of Weymouth, Thomas and Daniel of Middleboro, Philip of Easton and John of Lakeville. Also survived by 16 grandchildren. He was also the father of the late Mal Maloof. Edward also leaves his sisters, Sally Harrington of Florida and Miranda Coffey of California. He also was the brother of the late Mary Noonan. Calling hours were held at the Copeland-MacKinnon Funeral Home, 38 Center St., Easton, Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anne's Church in Raynham Thursday. Interment was at St. Joseph's Cemetery in West Roxbury. We regret that this notice did not get into the Brockton Enterprise on Tuesday. To send an online condolence, visit copelandmackinnon.com.