Kevin J. Malone, of San Rafael, California, passed away at age 57 on June 16, 2019. Kevin was raised in Calumet Park, Illinois and Lincolnwood, Illinois. He was the fifth of the six children of Tom & Gerry Malone. He moved to California in 1989, but frequently came home for visits. In addition to seeing family and friends, he needed a regular fix of Chicago pizza and beef sandwiches!
To say that Kevin loved sports is a huge understatement. In addition to all of the Chicago teams (Go Cubs Go!), Kevin was a childhood fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Boston Red Sox. When Kevin moved to California, he learned to love the San Francisco Giants, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Golden State Warriors. If you ever needed to know a sports fact, Kevin was your guy! For many years, Kevin was an umpire for the Over 40 Mens Softball League in Corte Madera, California. He knew the rules and was always fair.
Kevin enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He also liked talking to them on the phone. Many people will miss hearing, Kevin's "Hello there." very much.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Tom Malone, and his sister, Jeanne Deinert. He is survived by his siblings, Karen Stapleton (Jim), Jim Malone (Rose), and Laurie Malone, his sister-in-law, Verna Malone, and Aunt Nancy Lettiere. Kevin was a beloved uncle to Jamie Stapleton (Kelly), Kristy Stapleton, Shannon Malone, Renee Deinert, Darrin Deinert, Erin Malone, Douglas Deinert, Katie Malone, Jenny Malone, Tom Malone, Robby Stapleton, Maggie Stapleton, Hunter Stapleton, Zach Deinert, Shane Deinert, and Sam Massano. Kevin was a devoted friend to many in the Chicago area and Marin County, California. He had a huge heart, a big smile, and will be missed every day.
Friends and family are invited to attend Kevin's Celebration of Life at Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines, Illinois on Sunday, June 30th at 2:30 pm. No need to dress up! Kevin wouldn't want everyone to suffer in dresses and neckties! Feel free to wear the gear of your favorite sports team!
If you would like to make a donation in Kevin's name, the American Heart Association would be a great choice.
A second celebration will take place in California at a later time.
