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Joseph Capuchin Obituary
Detroit - Fr. Joseph Maloney died on February 14 at the age of 88. Born on January 29, 1931, son of the late Dr. John and Virginia Maloney. He was invested as a Capuchin in 1951 and ordained a priest in 1958. In Michigan, he ministered in Warren as hospital and nursing home chaplain and also at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He also served at St. Mary Magdalen in Hazel Park. He was Spiritual Assistant to the Secular Franciscans (Third Order). For many years he was a confessor at St. Bonaventure Chapel until his retirement in 2012. He is survived by his beloved twin brother James (Dorothy) of Clarkston, and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he is also predeceased by his sister, Mary Ronayne, his brother Fr. Malcolm (Patrick). Visitation will be on Friday from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. at St. Bonaventure Monastery Chapel, 1740 Mt. Elliott, Detroit. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. followed by burial in the Monastery cemetery. Memorial contributions suggested to the Capuchins. Arrangements entrusted to Chas. Verheyden, Inc. Share a memory at: www.verheyden.org
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William Gagnon
February 22, 2019
Fareweil, old friend and fellow Catholic Central classmate, class of 1949.
Thank you for giving our daughter Sarah her first communion at St. Rene in Sterling Heights.
We got to know one another at class reunions; you con-celebrated Mass with Fr. John Nowlan at our fiftieth where you gave a superb homily.
Ave atque Vale, Joe.
S G
February 20, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your family be surrounded by much love and comfort.
Psalms 71:21
Mary C Braczyk
February 17, 2019
Deepest sympathies on the loss of a Capuchin priest in Detroit Fr. Joseph Maloney OFM. His years of serving Detroit and their people can never be actually counted up The Capuchins are known for their soup kitchen, and the streets of Detroit. Helping those cold, desolate and even away from family and home. He worked behind and after the Blessed Fr. Solanus.. Some of my family might have even had the pleasure and honor to have met Fr. Solanus or any Capuchin priest. Besides warm soup a warm bed in needed in a round Detroit, today. Other organizations started for helping the poor, with hats and mittens, coats but a bed and blankets are more needed than ever. Thank you to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen for helping those in need. MCBraczyk with CD Kronk Braczyk (ATT Telephone Pioneers Wolverines and Denver Chapters.)
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