Maltire "Mal" Nick O'Neal, Jr, 75, died on Friday, December 4, 2020 of a massive heart attack, doing what he loved, playing golf. After teeing off on the second hole of Virginia Beach National, God called him home. Born in Suffolk, Mal attended Maury High School in Norfolk. After graduation, Mal married his high school sweetheart, Nancy (Long) O'Neal, his wife of 54 years. Mal was very social with an outgoing personality, leading to a career in sales spanning over 50 years. He lived life like a sales line, "But wait, there's more!" all the while raising a family in Virginia Beach. Stories can be told of his holes-in-one, yes more than one, of the memories made on family vacations, of bowling leagues, softball games, card night, sudoku puzzles, shag dancing and singing in the church choir. Where there is humor, compassion, integrity, fellowship and family, you will find a story to tell of him. Mal's real legacy, aside from all the stories and antics, are those he is leaving behind; Wife, and best friend, Nancy; daughter Jennifer Goff and her husband Jed of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; son Maltire Nick O'Neal, III and his wife Jen of Haddam, CT; four grandchildren Molly, Evan, Reed and Ryder; his brother Don O'Neal and his wife Cary of Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hope Lutheran Church Building Fund. A service will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, Virginia Beach on Wednesday, December 9, at 11am. Please share your condolences with the family at www.FamilyChoiceFunerals.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 7, 2020.

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Worth Meads

August 20, 2023

Sorry I just found Mals death. I lost Sandra 6years ago and Jeff passed away 2 years ago so very sorry Nancy I sat here after reading his obit and memories of all of us enjoying the good times we had. Wish we could have shared more times together

Sharon Banwarth

April 8, 2023

So sorry to hear that he passed away. Nancy my name is Sharon Banwarth I was married to Billy Scitece fir 23 years.

Susan Jones Ellis

June 11, 2022

So sorry to learn of Mal´s passing. All of us had such sweet memories back in the day at Maury High. It´s so hard to lose our precious husbands. I lost my Jake May 1, 2018. So I stand right along beside you. I would love to hear from you. My cell is 757 724 0075. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you big hugs.

Vicki Cornelius josue

February 12, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mal, I worked with him at empire machinery and he was always such a happy guy! I last saw him at a funeral and he still looked great! You are all In my prayers .

Paul Wehner

January 6, 2021

Nancy I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and the family.

Lynda Aldridge

December 10, 2020

Nancy and family,

So very, very sorry to hear of Mal's passing but grateful he was doing what he loved to do - golfing. It's been a while since I've seen all of you since I moved away in 2010 but doesn't mean that I haven't thought of you so much and remember all the good times we had together. I'll always remember Mal singing at our functions and what a great voice he had. Pete and I loved both of you so much and enjoyed all our times together. May our Heavenly Father help you through this crucial time. We never get over losing our loved ones, especially our husbands, but hopefully time will heal. My love to all of you.

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Butch and Christine Claus

December 8, 2020

Nancy, don't where to start with sympathy or remembrance of a man who brought me many fun moments. I knew Mal a long time but it doesn't seem that long ago we and the boys we"re down on some adventure down in Myrtle Beach. He sure made us laugh and was a treat to be around. You guys were sure good friends to us when we were at Virginia Beach , all the times we spent together including the Beach Bashes and other events. But in giving my and Christine's sympathy and well wishes ,nothing will replace Mal but at least we know he's in a better place now and waiting for you. God's love was shone through Mal.s personality everyday and I'm sure that he's sharing that with God everyday. Hope you're going to fine and that this is just a pit-stop along the way. I'll call in a few days when everything is more settled .
God be with you and yours
Butch and Christine Claus

Linda and Larry Lovvorn

December 7, 2020

Vince Olivari sent us the information about Mal’s death. What a shock! We were just talking about you and Carolyn the other day and wondering where y’all were. I, now wonder if it was the day Mal passed away? Mental Telepathy? Scary, huh? What a beautiful obituary and tribute to a wonderful and full life. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and the family. We now live in Winston Salem, NC as of May. We had been in New Bern for 20 years and Fairfax, Va for the previous 15.
After things settle, we would love to hear from you. Our address is 5050 Salemtowne Drive, #374, Winston Salem, NC 27106 and my cell # is 252-229-2499. Please remember us to all the Jaycees of our “time”.
Again Nancy, we can only imagine what this is like for you. Our love and thoughts are with you.
Linda and Larry Lovvorn

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