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Thomas F Maloney
1932 - 2020
Thomas F Maloney
1932 - 2020
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BORN
1932
DIED
2020
Thomas Maloney Obituary
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Visitation for Tom and Joan will be on Saturday, February 8th from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m. at the Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (9600 W/Rt.45) Orland Park. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery.
Thomas Francis Maloney, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on October 23, 2020. A lifelong resident of the Chicago area, Tom was born November 13, 1932 to Thomas and Frances (née Schleyer) Maloney and was the beloved brother of Patricia (Edmund) Cody. Tom enlisted in the Navy in 1952 and as a Korean War Veteran, did a four year tour in the South Pacific. During this time, he crossed the equator four times while stopping in Japan, Formosa, China and Pearl Harbor. Tom met the love of his life, Joan, and married in 1957. They began a family and set down roots in South Holland. They became active members in the community, St. Jude the Apostle Church and the Holy Name Society. They enjoyed entertaining, especially costume parties for family and friends. Tom was a lifelong electrician and a member of IBEW Local 134. He was co-owner of Cullen Electric. Tom was most proud of managing the electrical work for Comiskey Park for 28 years and being named 1992 Big Shillelagh!
Tom is survived by his wife Joan (née O’Donnell), his six children Molly, Tommy (Deloris), Keary (Raymond) Fitzgerald, Billy (Gretchen), Jimmy, and Katie (Mike) DeMario, his twelve grandchildren, Danielle, Mitch & Mat Seibert, Samantha & Tom Maloney, Mary Kate, Meg & Sean Maloney, Brittany Maloney, Jade, Jordan and Jasmine DeMario as well as his dear sister Patricia (Edmund) Cody. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Tom & Frances Maloney and William Rapp, as well as his grandparents Charles Schleyer Sr. and Frances Schleyer (née Gall).
A memorial Mass will follow at a later date, to be announced. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to:
Mount St. Joseph
24955 N. US Hwy 12
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Or on line at:
https://www.givecentral.org/location/203/event/3846
for the loving care they continue to give to daughter Molly
24 Entries
bob & fran maciejewski
February 8, 2025
great cousin, great friend
Jim Janusz
November 2, 2020
My deepest sympathies to the entire Maloney family. What a great guy with a great sense of humor. Very sorry for your loss. "May God hold him in the palm of His Hand" and may God bless you and your families.
Jeanne (Gombas) Dimick
November 2, 2020
My deepest condolences to Joan and the entire Maloney family at the loss of your husband/father. I remember him as such a warm, kind man. My thoughts are with all of you at this sad time..
Jim & Peggy McSherry
October 30, 2020
Our deepest condolences to Joan and the entire Maloney clan. Mr. Maloney a great friend to my parents and us kids for so many years. Always the life of the party — and he had plenty of competition. They all partied like rock stars — our generation never held a candle to them. Great Pacesetter, St. Jude and White Dox Park memories. He’s partying again in heaven with family and friends. Rest in Peace. Jim & Peggy McSherry
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Uncle Tom on a Tee Lake jeep adventure, 1962
Bill Baker
October 27, 2020
Back in the age before seat belts, Uncle Tom piled twelve of us kids into a WW-II surplus jeep, then careened around Tee Lake, through the woods, and into an old orchard where we ate apples. In addition to the laughing and screaming, we frequently broke into an orchestrated cheer of "Hooray for Uncle Tom!", a sentiment which continues to this day.
Teresa Glotzbach
October 27, 2020
Dear Joan and Family,
I was so very sorry to hear that your dear Tom has died. You and he had such a happy marriage, raised a wonderful family and managed to have a lot of fun while working hard, throwing memorable parties, attending Sox and Notre Dame games, taking trips to many places including your beloved Ireland, all the while putting Faith and family first. You and Tom and your children have left us many happy memories, but I know you will miss your 'sweetheart' and so will we. My sincere condolences and much love, T
Molly Woulfe
October 26, 2020
One of the best family men, gentlemen and human beings in the cosmos. And the the true love of Mrs. Maloney, his beloved wife. I still remember the toga costume party, with Mrs. M. As Cleopatra.♥ Unforgettable, joyful memories. May we meet again.
Chrissy McCarthy
October 26, 2020
I have some very fond memories of Mr. Maloney, skiing in Colorado years ago the Maloney's were kind to let me stay in their condo for a week. Best time skiing with the Maloney's. Mr. Maloney was always kind and caring. Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mark Gilgallon
October 25, 2020
May choirs of angels lead Mr. Maloney into paradise and light perpetual shine upon him - requiescat in pace
Jeanne (Gombas) & Kevin Dimick
October 25, 2020
Our thoughts are with the whole Maloney family. So sorry for your loss.
Mike Murphy
October 25, 2020
He was a great guy, awesome dad, and a good heart and big smile ! So sorry for your loss Love Mike and Gale Murphy
October 25, 2020
So moved by the video of Tom & Joan and their beautiful family! Rest In Peace, Uncle Tom. Proud to call you my godfather. Have a good time in heaven.
Maloney Family is in our thoughts & prayers.
Joanne (Graf) Regan & family
Patrick Kelly
October 25, 2020
We send are deepest condolences to the Maloney Family. May Mr. Maloney rest in peace.
The Kelly's
Theresa Thompson-Iacovella
October 25, 2020
My condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Pat and Dave Thompson
October 25, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers to Joan and the family. He was a good and holy man. We have many happy memories of times at St. Jude.
Michael Doherty
October 25, 2020
Worked with Tom at Old Comisky. Had some good times. My condolences to the family.
Mary Anne Moczynski
October 25, 2020
Tom was the kindest man I’ve ever met. Many years ago he was so great as I started my apprenticeship! I’ll never forget. And the fun and travels that was had with the O’Connors and Ossyra’s was legendary. He will be missed.
With love, Mary Anne
Thomas Sandman
October 24, 2020
We are blessed to have known you and so many wonderful memories of you. God Bless! Love, Tom and Joanne
David Farnesi
October 24, 2020
Tom was such a dear friend to my parents. Patty and I send our deepest condolences to Joan and the entire family. May he Rest In Peace.
Tom Mangan
October 24, 2020
Had the pleasure of working with Tom, my condolences to the family
Barb Sobek
October 24, 2020
My deepest sympathies to all the Malloney family!
Kathy Hollahan-Carey
October 24, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
Kendra Andree
October 24, 2020
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Praying that you will be surrounded by God’s comforting love and filled with the peace that only he can give in the difficult time.
The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
October 24, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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