Mr. Brian W. Malloy

Brian W. Malloy, of Cheltenham PA, passed away on August 2nd 2021 at the age of 69. He was the loving husband of Janet S. Malloy (nee Scheib) for 39 years. Brian was a caring father to Jonathan D. Malloy (Sarita Cini) and James P. Malloy. He will be greatly missed by his mother Elizabeth (nee Campbell) and his siblings; Patricia, David (Samille), Jane, and Joseph Jr. "Jay." He was predeceased by his beloved brother Stephen. Brian was considered to be another brother to his sister-in-laws; Kathleen Dimascio and Marguerite Downs. Brian was born in Newton, Massachusetts to Elizabeth and the late Joseph. After a brief stop in Richmond, Virginia, the family settled in Sandy Springs, Georgia where he attended high school. Brian attended the University of Pennsylvania where he played football and was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was a proud Penn Quaker class of 1973. Brian furthered his education by completing the Masters of Education program at Arcadia University as well as achieving an Administrative Certification at Gwynedd Mercy College. Brian was a lifelong educator and athlete. He loved teaching both in the classroom and on the field. His career within the School District of Philadelphia began at Wagner Jr. High, then Martin Luther King High School and culminated at Bodine High School for International Affairs where he was named Philadelphia Teacher of the Year in 2009. His coaching career included little league baseball and soccer with his boys, football and softball at MLK High and softball and bowling at Bodine High School. Brian will be remembered for the communities he touched and the people he influenced over the years. He served as a member of the Cheltenham School Board and was instrumental in the establishment of pickleball in Cheltenham Township. Brian was happiest when he was with his family. He enjoyed many years with Janet, Jon and Jim, taking cross country road trips and especially family vacations in Cape Cod and Destin, Florida. In his post-retirement, Brian became an avid fan of the game of pickleball, which became a daily part of his and Janet's life. Not only did the game sate his competitive appetite, it also served as a source of numerous meaningful friendships. In a natural extension of his teaching career, he offered classes to beginners in an effort to grow and share his love of a game that brought him so much joy. A memorial service will be held for Brian at a later date. Please check this obituary in the future for more details. In lieu of flowers, donations in Brian's memory to Cheltenham Pickleball would be greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to, "Cheltenham Pickleball ? Cheltenham Township Parks and Recreation" and mail to: Cheltenham Township Administration Building 8230 Old York Rd. Elkins Park, PA 19027