John E. Maloy Sr.

Maloy, John E. Sr. LOUDONVILLE John E. Maloy Sr. died peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 29, 2010. He was born in Albany on July 15, 1923. He was the son of the late James H. and Emma Flavin Maloy who died when he was two years old. He was the stepson of Margaret MacLucas Maloy. Jack grew up on Albany-Shaker Road in Loudonville, graduating from Christian Brothers Academy and Siena College. He was a veteran of World War II where he served as a combat engineer. He was the president of James H. Maloy, Inc., a construction firm. There is hardly a road or building he did not have a hand in constructing, including the Northway, 787, Harriman State Campus, the South Mall, Saratoga Spa State Park, all the area hospitals, schools, colleges and universities and especially Albany International Airport. Jack was married for 27 years to the late Anne Smith Maloy of Albany. Together they raised seven children who were his greatest joy and to whom he was completely dedicated. In 1994, he married the late Margaret Furlong Maloy. Over the years, he was a trustee of St. Pius X Church in Loudonville, the Boys' and Girls' Club of Albany, Associated General Contractors, Eastern Contractors Association, Knights of Columbus and president of Albany Sons of St. Patrick. He served on the board of Albany Savings Bank through its conversion to Albank and subsequent sale to Charter One Bank. Jack was a member of the University Club, the Fort Orange Club, where he served as trustee, Schuyler Meadows Club and Jonathan's Landing, in Jupiter, Fla. As a Knight of Malta, he traveled with them and their malades to Lourdes, France on 20 pilgrimages. He was a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher, a member of Right to Life, Legatus, and a trustee of Historic St. Mary's Church, Albany. He held special admiration for the Little Sisters of the Poor, Latham. He was a member of the executive committee of Our Lady of Hope Residence. Additionally, he was active in and an avid promoter of religious vocations. Jack was a daily communicant of St. Mary's Church, Albany. Jack had an unwavering dedication to Catholic education and was a generous benefactor to the Academy of Holy Names, St. Gregory's School, where he served as a trustee for 20 years, Siena College and the College of Saint Rose and many other institutions and causes. Jack is the loving father of John E. Maloy Jr. (Joanne) of Loudonville, N.Y., MaryAnne Garinger (H. Raymond) of Skillman, N.J., Nancy A. Loftus (John) of Loudonville, N.Y., Frances J. Maloy (Howard Follert) of Norcross, Ga., Peter J. Maloy (Jean) of Loudonville, N.Y., Kathryn J. Enright (Brian) of Loudonville, N.Y., Constance M. Maloy (Mark Heffern) of Rowayton, Conn.; brother of Grace Maloy Wimmer and the late James H. Maloy and Ruth Maloy Benson. He is survived by 25 grandchildren. Funeral services Monday, August 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Historic Church of St. Mary's on Capitol Hill, Albany where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow the Mass in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jack's name may be sent to Our Lady of Hope Residence, 1 Jeanne Jugan Lane, Latham, NY 12110-3098 or to St. Peter's Hospital Foundation, 319 South Manning Blvd., Suite 309, Albany, NY 12208. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, view his Cinematic Life Tribute, obtain a prayer card or directions or share a photo or E-Card with them, please visit McVeighFuneralHome.com