Francis X. Maloney

1932 - 2017

Francis X. Maloney, age 84, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully, Friday, May 26, 2017, after a brief illness, with the support of his loving family. Francis was born in Boston on September 29, 1932 to the late Louis T. and Helen M. (OConnor) Maloney. He was raised in Dorchester and was a graduate of Cathedral High School. He had lived in Quincy for thirty-nine years, previously in Dorchester. Frank was proud to have served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War era. He was employed as a bus driver for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for thirty-two years and was a member of the Boston Carmens Union, Local 589. He and his late wife, Judy, were longtime, active parishioners of Saint John the Baptist Church in Quincy. Frank was an avid New England Patriots fan and longtime season ticket holder. Beloved husband for fifty-three years of the late Judith M. Judy (McKenna) Maloney. Devoted father of Francis X. Maloney, Jr. and his wife Linda of Mansfield, Michael W. Maloney and his wife Cathie of Quincy, Mary E. Farley and her husband Thomas of Brockton, James E. Maloney and his wife Michelle of Braintree, Thomas J. Maloney and his wife Pamela of Bridgewater, and Michelle A. Perry and her husband Mark of Bridgewater. Loving grandfather of thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One of eight siblings, he is survived by Joseph Maloney of Weymouth, William Maloney of Dennisport, Richard Maloney of North Easton, Claire Koch of Wakefield, and was predeceased by George Maloney, Helen Durant, and Mary Maloney. Frank is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, Thursday, June 1, at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy at 10 oclock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Wednesday 4 - 8 p.m. Interment with military honors in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations in Franks memory may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 186 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143 or Saint John the Baptist Parish, 21 Gay Street, Quincy, MA 02169. You are invited to visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com or call 617-472-6344.