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JOE MALOOF
June 7, 1926 - Nov. 24, 2008
Mr. Joe Maloof died peacefully in Pasadena, California on November 24, 2008 at the age of 82 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Yvonne; his children John Maloof of Lake Tahoe, Thomas Maloof of Pasadena and Adelle Burkhuch of El Centro; daughters-in-law, Deborah Maloof and Robin Maloof; son-in-law, Nassif Burkhuch, and six grandchildren, Megan Murphy, Katie Alden, Thomas Maloof, Andrew Maloof, Alexandra Burkhuch, and Katherine Burkhuch.
Mr. Maloof was born on June 7, 1926 and lived his entire life in El Centro. He attended Harding Elementary School, Wilson Junior High School, Central Union High School, and Imperial Valley College. He served with the United States Army during the Second World War and in 1949 married Yvonne Najar of Los Angeles. They were married 59 years and spent those years in El Centro.
Mr. Maloof was a member of the El Centro Rotary Club, Elks Lodge, Sun Runners Car Club, E. C. Masonic Lodge, and the Al Bahr Shrine Lodge. He was also a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Episcopal Church, and served as a member of its vestry and Senior Warden.
He was a small business owner and for many years owned and operated Maloof's Tastifoods, a fancy foods and liquor store on Fourth Street in El Centro.
His family will remember his practical and caring nature and devotion to his family. Gifts in memory of Mr. Maloof may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 3446, El Centro CA, 92244.
Mr. Maloof's funeral will be said at Sts. Peter and Paul Episcopal Church in El Centro on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 1:00 pm. Internment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, California.
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Marsha Walker
December 5, 2008
My thoughts are with you and your family. Growing up in the Valley, I remember Mr. Maloof's market and my mom stopping by for some specialty item that she couldn't get anywhere else. Mr. Maloof always had a great smile for everyone. Those growing up days in the Valley were very special (the 60's). I am very sorry for your loss.
Best regards,
Marsha Walker
Jessica Tapia
November 28, 2008
On behalf of Jose Luis Tapia and his family, our condolences to the Maloof family.
Lynn (Tondro) Bisset
November 28, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a great friend of my dad and I remember, in my younger years, looking forward to seeing Joe at church on Sundays. He had a special "magic" about him...I think I had a crush on him! My prayers are with you, Yvonne, and your family.
Tom Becker
November 28, 2008
Mr. Maloof was a great guy and a close friend and fellow Elk of my dad. I remember when Joe bought the Valley's very first pizza oven. The first pizza I ever ate was from that oven. Every once in awhile, Joe would give me a free slice after school. We've lost an icon in Joe Maloof.
Noel Carr
November 27, 2008
My condolences to the Maloof family. When I was a kid in El Centro, Tastifoods was located on the 400 block of Main Street. I remember being fascinated with the rock candy on a string! It was a great store with the neatest merchandise.
Kelly Edwards
November 27, 2008
John, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I have fond memories of our conversations with him.
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