John T. MALONEY Sr.

MALONEY SR., John T.

John T. Maloney Sr., 85, West Hartford, died (November 18, 2011), "floating on an ocean of joy." John was born August 6, 1926 at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. His parents were Patrick J. Maloney and Anna Mae Crawley Maloney. He was a proud native of Hartford's North End, graduating from St. Michael's School where he was an officer in the "Boy's Brigade." John attended St. Thomas Seminary, Hillyer College, University of Hartford, UCONN, and Chrystal Research Laboratories. During WWII, he served in the U.S. Regular Army at Ft. Dix, N.J. and with the Army of Occupation in Japan under General MacArthur. On September 26, 1953 he wed Gloria Ann Scriminger at St. Joseph Cathedral in Hartford. John was employed as a Sales Manager by Thomas A. Edison Industries, McGraw Edison Co., and Harris Corporation. He was awarded many honors, including annual cruises and trips that were enjoyed by John and Gloria. John was also President and Incorporator of "Word Processing Services," which processed medical reports. His love for Ireland and County Clare was evidenced by biennial trips for over thirty years to visit his family and Irish cousins. He served on West Hartford Town Committees and was a Founder and long term President of "West Hartford Vision," a once vital Elmwood community activist organization. John established a nursing scholarship at St. Joseph College in his wife's name. He remained loyal and true all his days to family, friends and his church. John is survived by his beloved wife Gloria, their seven children, spouses, and 21 grandchildren: Maryann and Brian Doyle, Daniel and Michael (Boston) of Windsor; Michael and Anne Maloney, Elizabeth and John Patrick of Cromwell; Brian and Nancy Maloney, Sean, Ryan, Kevin and Kathryn of West Hartford; Paul Maloney and Meg Purcell of Mansfield Center, Brian (Hartford), Jason (Windsor) and Christopher (Mansfield Center); James and Arlene Maloney, Iris, Therese and Shane of West Hartford; Patrick and Jill Maloney, Connor, Griffin and Kelly of Avon; John, Jr. and Mary Margaret "Gar" Maloney, Aiden, Maeve, Caragh and Maggie of West Hartford. A brother Robert V. Maloney and his wife Iana of Groton Long Point; nephews and a niece, Sean and Timothy Maloney, Christopher and John Charland, and Julie Ribchinsky; his cherished friends Barbara and Frank Sampl of Newington; and his rescue dog "Calhoun" survive him. John was predeceased by his sister Maureen Kelly and nephew Mark Maloney.
Calling hours are Monday (November 21, 2011) from 5-8 p.m. at the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, (November 22, 2011) 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Helena, Echo Lane, West Hartford (everyone is asked to go directly to Church). Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in John Maloney's name, to support the Faxon Branch Library, in care of the West Hartford Library Foundation (20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107) would be appreciated. "But let there never be a curtain drawn between you and me."