James Edward Mallahan

We of the Class of 1961 will remember Fr Mallahan at our reunion next month. He had many stories and jokes he told and I wish I had heard the Rose joke myself so we could keep it going.

Kay and Steve and family. I am so sorry to hear. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathy Jordan Pedersen

My Brother and I were Alterboys in the 1960's at Holy Rosary in Edmonds where Father Mallahan would say Sunday Mass. He was always so kind and caring with us, asking about our Family and how we were doing. He made it great serving Mass and was one of our Adult role models that we always looked up too!
May you enjoy the rewards of a lifetime of serve to the Lord and please say hi to my Father and Grandfather, they have been expecting you Father Mallahan!

I had just completed the RCIA program and had been asked to be a lector at Holy Rosary. I was nervous before the first time I read and Father Mallahan picked up on it and told me his "Rose" joke. I laughed (of course - he was very funny) and truly appreciated his gesture to make me feel comfortable. During his homily he recognized me for taking part in the church right after completing RCIA. I was truly struck at how welcoming he was then and continued to be throughout his life. I will never...

Wow, "Cuz," (actually first cousin to my wife, Joanne, daughter of Jim's
mother's youngest brother Ed Valencsin) it has been a while since our
last visit! Visited Jim in West Seattle when in that area, and Jim came
to Walla Walla to take care of a couple of Valencsin funerals! Jim leaves us with many pleasant memories!
And a twist!.......Jim, my wife's cousin, when at Blanchet, kicked a cousin of mine (a student) out of school....some years before I ever met Jim or my...

My family (the Fletcher's and McGrath's) knew Fr. Mallahan from St. John's Parish in North Seattle. He always had a word for everyone he greeted after Mass. "Well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord"

Thank you for the info regarding Fr Mallahan's passing. No, I didn't know and it was sad to hear. He was right up there at the top of my list of what I thought a school administrator should be. He was one of those rare special people who did not let things slip by without taking time to check and re-check to make things right and he had the highest of moral standards. I have many warm memories of him and feel fortunate that I had the opportunity to work with and for him. Unfortunately he is...

fr. mallahan was a great priest to me growing up at holy rosary (west seattle). I served as an altar boy when attending Holy Rosary. He also married my wife and i 10 years ago later this month. you will be missed by many.

Father Jim was a friend to and an inspiration for many priests of the Archdiocese of Seattle. He modeled a ministry to God's people that was loving and wise, but also a lot of fun. Jim was simply unforgettable!