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William Maloney Obituary
May 1, 1946 - March 18, 2021
Dexter, Michigan - Maloney, William "Bill" Francis, died suddenly on March 18, 2021. He was born to Francis and Jeanne (Tolson) Maloney on May 1, 1946, in Washington D.C. and grew up in the New Castle-Wilmington, Delaware area. He married the love of his life, Susan Oren on March 27th, 1982. They have one son, Andrew. Bill graduated from the University of Delaware in 1969 after earning a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and went on to complete his Master's degree in Business Administration in 1973. He pledged Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and enjoyed several years as a chapter advisor during his tenure at the University of Kentucky.
In 1976 Bill received his Ph. D in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. The American Society of Civil Engineers awarded him the Walter L. Huber prize for his research in Construction Workers and Their Work Environment in 1986. In 2000 he was honored with the Great Teacher Award in Construction Engineering and Management by the University of Kentucky. While at UK he held the Raymond-Shaver Chair of Engineering and Management.
Bill had a deep fondness for the University of Michigan and its football history. He was especially proud of his three-foot-high Bo Schembechler Bobblehead! Another of his joys was his time spent signing in the choir at Second Presbyterian Church of Lexington, Kentucky.
Bill is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susan, son Andy (Michele), grandsons Lukas and Jaxson, step-grandchildren Jordan and Miranda Welch, sisters Carol Wilder and Patricia Madore, step-father Louis Francescato, Cynthia Oren Bischoff, Robert (MaryJo) Oren, Matt (Pam) Oren, Anne Oren (David) Harley, and John (Jodi) Oren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. The family will gather for a private memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight, an organization dear to Bill's heart after his five companion flights to Washington, D.C.
Online: Honorflight.org/donate-online.html
By Mail: Honor Flight, Box L-4016, Columbus OH 43262-4016
Please add "In memory of William F. Maloney" on your donation.
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Hossein Karimi
February 14, 2022
I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of my dear professor, Prof. Maloney. My deepest sympathies to the Maloney family. Dr. Maloney was an incredible professor. May his soul rest in peace. Time can never fade the memories of him.
Judy Jenkins
April 14, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Susan, Andrew, CJ, and Patti, and the rest of the Maloney family. Fond memories of my cousin, "Billy". I still got away with calling him that way into adulthood. :-) Love, Judy Mertz Jenkins
Gail Brion
March 28, 2021
Hi Sue:
I am sad that one of the most interesting colleagues I had at UK has left this planet, I am so sorry Bill has passed. My heart goes out to you at this time. I pray in time that the good memories outbalance the sadness of grief, and that you have a good support network of friends to help you transition through this phase of your life.
Take care and know that Bill had a good life with you. He always spoke so highly of you and how he was lucky to have had you in his life, even if it meant doing things he hadn’t planned.
With sincere condolences,
Gail and Lee Brion
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