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Harry Maloney Obituary
Ventura, CA
Harry was born on January 15, 1946 in Los Angeles and left this Earth on May 17, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Dawn; son Quinn; stepchildren, Danika and Chris Reddick; sister Patricia Nichols; sister Kathleen Rembish and her husband Richard; and brother Dan Maloney. He was predeceased by his sister Mary Paulsen. Raised in San Gabriel, CA, Harry developed a love of basketball, which influenced his life greatly. After graduating from Mission High School, he received a full collegiate athletic scholarship. Harry graduated Magna Cum Laude from Fresno State with a Master of Arts. Inspired by John F. Kennedy's words, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country," Harry became a teacher and coach at North High in Bakersfield, CA, in hopes of inspiring future generations. In 1993, Harry met Dawn while teaching an aerobics class at a local gym, and they were married three years later. Harry's pride and joy, Quinn, was born in 1999. After 31 years teaching high school, in 2003, Harry and his family moved to Ventura, CA. From that time forward, Harry focused on what he came to believe was his greatest role in life: that of a father. While Quinn was in school, Harry kept busy by continuing to instruct at several local gyms. His favorite classes were the senior exercise classes because of their sincere gratitude and caring. After surviving non-Hodgkin's lymphoma for 15 years, Harry was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in December 2015. Determined to overcome, and see his son into manhood, Harry continued to exemplify his favorite mantra, "Live strong! In mind, body and spirit." His relentless determination is a true inspiration. We will miss Harry forever and will celebrate his life on Saturday, July 2, 2016, from 1-4 p.m., at Grant Park in Ventura. You are invited to participate by e-mailing [email protected] where you can share a favorite memory or thought about your experiences with Harry. We will compile these reflections into a booklet for all to share at his Celebration of Life.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by His Loving Family.
Jon
May 28, 2022
I miss Harry's phone calls a couple times per year. The phone would ring and he was always so loving. I was always surprised he called. Great memories talking to him. He was the great Maloney, along with my Mom of course! :)
Joe Vaughan
May 28, 2019
Hard to believe it has been three years! You had a wonderful husband and father!
Steve Howard
August 12, 2017
I am so sorry I Missed the services for For the Best teacher and Coach I have
ever known!
I have been tring for years to get in contact with Coach to no avail.
Just tried again only to find this obituary. I am truly sad. He was such an
awesome guy!
When they forced him to leave my school in my junior year I swore not to Play
sports again and be starting Center unless they brought him back.
They did not so I Graduated a 1/2 year early and went into the United States Air
Force.
I have always longed see Harry again ever since he left Maricopa High.
He was truly a Great Man and Teacher and Coach and Friend, I will love and
cherrish his momory for ever.
Sincerely, In sadness, Steve E Howard
July 2, 2016
Hi Dawn,I attended Harry's aerobics class at the YMCA each Saturday morning at 9:30am for many years. I remember you dropping in from time to time. Yes Quinn was Harry's pride and joy. Harry resigned as our aerobics teacher to coach Quinn's basketball team. What a guy! You are very blessed to have such great memories. And Quinn, you are very blessed to have had a Dad who loved you so much! You are both in my prayers!
Eva Weiss (Scott Weiss' wife)
Gary Hails
June 29, 2016
Harry was a great friend and athlete. A starting guard and all conference on Fresno States basketball team, he was still teaching fitness classes and could knock off 16 pull-ups right up to 9 months before his passing . Amazing !
The Strattons
June 29, 2016
Harry Maloney was such a wonderful man. We shared so many times, in the gym at the YMCA and LA Fitness, and of course the world of basketball, beginning at the Y also. We are grateful for the friendship, support and guidance over the years and still find it hard to accept Harry is gone. A huge void is left. Dawn and Quinn, we share your loss and sorrow.
Randy Stone
June 22, 2016
I was in freshman English 1982. Man he loved to talk running and marathon's.
Stephanie Adams-O'Neal
June 21, 2016
Mr. Maloney was my Sophomore English teacher in 1993. I throughly enjoyed his class and his passion for what he did. He was one of the greats! Thank you Mr. Maloney!
lee prigmore
June 17, 2016
he was my sophmore english teacher @nhs 1995. a fun guy and wonderfull teacher. rest in peace mr m.
lee prigmore
Denise Hardcastle Lewis
June 10, 2016
Harry was my landlord for a few years. He gave my boys and I a home when I was a single mom and struggling! He took a chance and I will always be truly grateful there aren't many people like him left , and now he's gone. To Dawn and Quinn my prayers are with you at this time and the days ahead.
Denise Hardcastle Lewis
John Cleveland
June 8, 2016
Mr. Maloney was a very sincere person. I remember many times at track practice, he would come out and run with us for the fun of it. Often telling us "if an old man can do it, so can you" My thoughts are with your family.
June 7, 2016
Our condolences. Harry was always one of my favorites. He was a gentle and caring soul. Our thoughts and prayers. Pat & Peggy Mellon
June 4, 2016
Sending your family love, prayers, and wonderful memories during this time. An amazing life and family to be proud of. With Love, Cooper-Johnson Family
Karen Ford ( wallin when in high school)
June 4, 2016
Wow. I sadden to hear about Mr Maloney. He was one of my teachers in high school over 20 years ago. He was a great man. I'm sure he will leave a great big whole but I'm sure Quinn will grow up to be just like his dad.
Brooke
June 4, 2016
There is nothing I can say to help the hurt, but I pray the love of your family and friends will walk the journey with you as you learn how to live with this loss. Take time for yourselves, take care of yourselves, and allow yourselves to mourn in a way that is best for you. I am so very sorry.
Leah Elliott
June 4, 2016
Dear Dawn,
I'm saddened to hear of your loss. I hope you find peace. My thoughts are with you and Quinn.
Love from Leah Elliott and family.
Karen & Jon Knobbe
June 4, 2016
You are in our thoughts and prayers Dawn. We were so deeply saddened to hear of Harry's passing. You have our deepest sympathy.
William Hatcher
June 4, 2016
Mr. Maloney was my high school English teacher almost 40 years ago. He is one of a select group of educators that I feel particularly blessed to have been educated by. I still recall details and learnings from a term paper that I wrote in his class concerning Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and the Power of Positive Thinking. Mr. Maloney helped me grow intellectually and his actions demonstrated that he cared about me as a person. I am thankful to have been taught by him and he shall be missed.
- Bill Hatcher NHS class of 1979
Joe and Kathy Vaughan
June 4, 2016
Dawn and Quinn, he fought the good fight, we admire the determination that Harry showed. Whatever you admired in him, live those traits every day in his honor! God Bless
June 4, 2016
Dawn, I am so sorry for your loss. Harry was a great man - always so kind and thoughtful. I will remember your family in my prayers.May you feel God's peace and comfort. Blessings, Marci Hellmuth
Diane Elrod
June 4, 2016
Dear Dawn, Quinn, and family members,
Sending you words of support and encouragement. Hope you find little surprises in your memories of Harry: things that make you laugh, things that bring you together. And Peace
Pat & Cat Patterson
June 4, 2016
Harry, always positive and ready to help. An inspiration at L A Fitness!
Jan
June 3, 2016
Dawn: Harry must have been a wonderful man to have attracted such an incredible lady. Warm and loving thoughts to you and Quinn.
Jamie Welton
June 3, 2016
Mr Maloney was one of high school teachers. Praying for his friends and family.
Dawn Maloney
June 3, 2016
Love you always, Harry...
Leslie Bellmore
June 3, 2016
I have known Harry for over 10 years through various gyms in town. We would talk about how our children were doing (being they were in the same grade) and things going on in life. I see myself as a positive person, but he was truly nothing but positive in everything. I was just thinking how I hadn't seen him lately at the gym and wondering whether he needed more work on his shoulder. I know it was bothering him, though he never complained or let on he had any health problems. May Quinn continue to feel his unending support, even now that he is gone. And his wife find support from family and friends in this difficult time.
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