Charles F. Maloney

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Charles Maloney Obituary

Father Charles F. Maloney, Pastor Emeritus, 81, passed away April 5, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona. Born on March 2, 1930 in Worcester, MA oldest of three children of the late Charles J. and Grace M. (Whalen) Maloney. Father Maloney attended Blessed Sacrament Grammar School and St. John's Prep, both in Worcester. Following two years at Holy Cross College, he entered the Paulist College of Catholic University of America and earned a B.A. degree in 1953. After one year of theology at the Le Grand Semanire of Montreal, Canada, he entered Our Lady of the Angels Seminary in 1954. Father Maloney was ordained for the Diocese of Arizona in Worcester, MA on May 30, 1957. He celebrated his first Mass on June 2, 1957 at Blessed Sacrament Church, in Worcester, MA. His first assignment in Arizona was at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Miami followed by St. Matthews Church in Phoenix; St. Patrick's Church, Bisbee; Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Scottsdale; Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Glendale. He was given his first pastorate at Blessed Sacrament Church in Mammoth in 1970 and remained there until 1977 when he was assigned to Holy Angels Church in Globe as pastor until 1983. His last assignment was St. George Roman Catholic Parish in Apache Junction from 1983 until his retirement in 2002. He was a pioneer in the rights of the migrant workers and accompanied Caesar Chavez on rallies where he always celebrated a Mass. He was instrumental in starting a Migrant Ministry here in the East Valley that continues to this day. He was a member of the Chaplains Association at Valley Lutheran Hospital and was recognized for his great compassion for the sick, elderly and the poor. Father Maloney is survived by his two sisters, Mary Cotterman (James) of Fair Oaks, CA and Paula O'Neill of Worcester, MA. He is lovingly remembered by his 11 nieces and nephews, 24 great-nieces and nephews and two great-great-nieces. He was a resident of Catalina Village, Tucson, AZ at the time of his death. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at St. George Roman Catholic Parish, 300 E. 16th Ave, Apache Junction. Viewing at St. George Church from 8:30 a.m., Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow the Mass at Valley View Cemetery, Mammoth, AZ. BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL of Tucson, AZ entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 10, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Maloney

8 Entries

Michael P. Egan

April 12, 2011

Good ol' Fr. Maloney! THANK YOU for being a friend to my grandmother, and for your heartwarming eulogy of her which brought us much peace and comfort. God Bless you and take you unto Him.

Charles B. Towner

April 10, 2011

Dear Maloney Family: Charlie and I shared many a story and laugh over the years, especially about our physical ailments. To my old friend: "Tu es sacerdos in aeternum."
(Fr) Charles B. Towner"

Martha Liddy

April 10, 2011

Dearest Paula and Mary,
Heartfelt sympathy to you and your loved ones at this time of great loss.Paula has spoken of her brother so often it made him part of our coffee group with the sharing and caring.
We share in your sorrow and loss.
Love and peaceful blessings,
Peter, Martha and the Liddy Family

adele schoterman

April 10, 2011

Father Maloney was so special to my Mom, Adele, while they were both residing at Catalina Village. Mom spoke so fondly and respectfully of him and of their friendship. She attended the Masses he did, and confided in him. Father Maloney conducted Mom's services when she died in September, 2010. He continued his chosen work through his later years, serving all who came before him. He was a kind, gentle, compassionate man, and will always be remembered fondly by me and my family.

April 8, 2011

Dear Mary and Paula, I remember Chick bouncing his basketball on the steps of Franconia Street,his cheerful voice and his warmth. My, your Mom and Dad were so elated at his first Mass at Blessed Sacrament. Now he is with them in Heaven.
With sympathy and many fond memories of long ago,
Helen (Donahue) Reidy and Fred too!
Fort Mill. S.C.

Jane Wilson Gebey

April 8, 2011

Dear Paula and Mary,my thoughts are with you...I remember being at Father Chick's first Mass at Blessed Sacrament with my mother...your parents were so proud!!Paula,you were our favorite babysitter...have fond memories of your mother and father.Sorry for your loss.With sympathy,Jane Wilson Gebey

Eileen Jundzil

April 7, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Paula and Mary on the death of Chick. I have many fond memories of our neighbors, the Maloneys, while I was growing up in Worcester and Newton Square in general including his summer vacations in MA and many lively discussions with my late Dad, Bob Finn. God Bless.

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