New York, New York
One Last Talk With Mom
When he was a senior in high school, Gene Edward Maloy had an open block in his schedule. He needed a subject to fill it. His mother, Merlyn, thought she had a good idea: typing. He looked at her, stunned, and said, "Typing is for girls." But nothing else fit, and so typing it was.
Years later, he thanked his mother. The course came in handy as he became enraptured by computers. "Computers were his passion," she said. When he visited his parents as an adult, it would be, "Hi, Mom; hi, Dad," and he would vanish into the room with the computer and not be heard from for hours.
Mr. Maloy, 41, who lived in Brooklyn and was an analyst for Marsh & McLennan in the company's technology department, had a unusual bond with his mother.
"Gene and I had like a psychic relationship," Mrs. Maloy said. "I would be meaning to call him about something, and before I did, he would call me up and say, 'O.K., Mom, what's up?' He would just know."
On the morning of Sept. 11, Mrs. Maloy felt this urge and decided she didn't care if she was late for work. She had to speak to her son. She got him on the phone, they chatted, and she went off to work. "I'm glad I did that," she said. "I had that last conversation."
Actually it wasn't until 2020 that I found out the Gene was a 9/11 victim. I coached Gene on my Babe Ruth baseball team in Manassas, Va. in the mid-1970s. He was a quality kid then, and I was not surprised to learn that he was a success as an adult. It was an empty feeling when I learned he passed on 9/11, and was made real when I visited "Ground Zero". My condolences to his family and friends, even after 20 years.
Bruce Wood
September 07, 2021 | Richmond, VA
a week prior to 9/11-I ran across your number we had not spoken in a long time. I held onto the paper with every intention of calling you but I did not. When 9/11 happened I volunteer my time never knew you were in there until I looked at the names just to see if I knew anybody and did...you. Wow I wish I had called.....
sandra dudley
September 13, 2015 | New York, NY
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
S J. Friscia III
July 30, 2014 | Staten Island, NY
Gone but not forgotten! Missing you Gene!
Jessica Satcher-Bell
September 18, 2013 | Bethany, LA
XD mah fav
Im srry for what has happen here is one of mah fav pics.
danny riggs
September 16, 2013 | Springs, CO
Im srry for what happen it makes me sad too DX
danny riggs
September 16, 2013 | Springs, CO
Barbara, I remember the very same lesson in the same class with you and Gene. He had such a passion for caring for others and was a genuine friend...as you too exhibited those traits. His lesson that day helped me work for the needs of those less fortunate and you both continue to be an inspiration that NOTHING is too difficult. God bless the family of such a wonderful fellow. I never think of anyone playing the cello without thinking of Gene beside my viola. Becky Brauning Roberts
May 19, 2012
I came upon this by accident while browsing the internet looking for a childhood friend. I remember you from Elementary School, in the late 60's you got up at Show & Tell, taught us all "We shall overcome." I am sorry that this happened to you, I remember you as very, very smart and very, very nice. Be blessed.
Barbara Padgett
May 18, 2012 | Bedford, OH
May God continue to bless the family. Lynn!
September 12, 2011