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JAMES MOLLOY Obituary
JAMES HOWARD MOLLOY, JR. (Age 78)
On Thursday, August 2, 2018, of Chevy Chase, MD. Jim was a graduate of St. John's College High School '58 and American University. Senior Vice President of Rufus S. Lusk and Son Real Estate Publishing, a 14 year basketball coach for Strayer and Catholic Universities, a founding member and past president of the Chevy Chase Citizens Association, and a lifetime member of the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Beloved husband of Colleen O'Dea Molloy; loving father of Maura (Tom) Kane, Meghan (Scott) McCaleb, Jim (Meg) Molloy III, Mollie (Matt) Franke, Monica (John) Mastal, Justin (Gretchen) Molloy, McNevin (Matt) Morris; adored grandfather of 22; devoted brother of Judy (Mike) Klesius. Jim was preceded in death by his infant son Kevin Molloy. Visitation at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 5949 Western Ave. NW, Washington, DC, on Tuesday, August 7, from 9 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's College High School or Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES MOLLOY
Diane Fitzgerald
May 22, 2024
Jim and Coleen were my neighbors on Stuyvesant Pl until I moved to Florida in 2003. They were a lovely couple and very helpful to me when I first moved to DC from New York. My condolences to the family.
Diane Fitzgerald
Joseph Farrell
August 23, 2018
Jim was a good buddy during our years at St. John's. We had a lot of laughs together. He had a great sense of humor and a warm heart. Sadly, we lost touch after high school, but the memory of Jim, his laughter, and his friendship have remained in my mind and heart all these years later. I will remember Jim in my prayers. Requiescat en pace.
Joe Farrell
SJC 1958
August 10, 2018
More important than the years of Friday night conversations and myriad squash matches was the pleasure Jim took in attending my son's musical performances and his installations as the first alter boy for Spanish-language masses at St. Raphael and then Christ the King. It was all about family and faith and childhood development for Jim. A great gentleman and role model for those of us of all ages.
Jeff Kellogg
August 10, 2018
To the Molloy Family my deepest condolences on your great loss. I found these words comforting when I lost my father years ago...When someone you love becomes a memory...the memory becomes a treasure. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and daily prayers.
Sara D. Reilly
Taylor Walsh
August 9, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family of a great man. I don't know how many hours we spent playing hoops at 34th St. with Zeke and an vast assortment of DC hoops freaks, but it was many, many. Jim always played with a gracious competitiveness...mostly competitiveness, and always with a smile afterward. Such fond memories of this SJC guy.
Gina Bjornlund
August 8, 2018
What a wonderful man. I have so many fond memories of the Molloy household and how welcoming, funny, kind and cool Mr Molloy was!I am sad to miss the chance to say goodbye with you. We are burying my father in law this week ourselves. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. Gina Giere Bjornlund
August 7, 2018
DC has lost one of it's great family patriarchs. Sending love and prayers to the whole family. - Kris and Bill Rowan
PATRICIA MCCOY CARPIN
August 7, 2018
Colleen and Family
From an old CELTIC saying: EVERY HAIR ON JIM's HEAD TURNED INTO A CANDLE TO LIGHT HIS WAY TO HEAVEN!
Matt, Kristin, Shane & Erin O'Connell
August 7, 2018
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Molloy family during this difficult time. May your wonderful memories warm your hearts and bring peace and comfort to you.
Michael O'Connell
August 6, 2018
Dear Colleen, Molly and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. While it has been many years since we enjoyed good times on Surrey Lane, I will always remember his warmth and kindness. May his spirit be eternal, and may the memories of a great life and family help to ease the sadness in your hearts. May he rest in peace!
Dorie Holloran Kelly
August 6, 2018
Dear Colleen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your unbearable loss. I remember well your beautiful beginning when we were at Dunbarton and it seems that your love story has continued for all these years. A love interrupted is an awful thing, but itt can never die, it belongs to you two forever.
Right now, I know it is hard, but try to hold on to the words of Pope John Paul II, We are an Easter People and Alleluia is our song!.
Mike & Kelly Stanton
August 6, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful man and will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mike & Kelly Stanton
Mike Dougherty
August 6, 2018
A class gentleman, father, and great basketball coach. Truly one of Nature's Noblemen. My sincere condolences to a great American family.
Bob Lane
August 6, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the Molloy family. What a great guy- I'll miss him.
August 6, 2018
Dear Colleen & Family, I am so sorry to learn of your husband's passing. Mr. Molloy was my brother, Mike's, basketball coach at Catholic University. Your whole family will be in our thoughts and prayers! Maura & Bill Fitz-Patrick, parents of Kerry Bovich
Catherine LeMense
August 6, 2018
Dear Colleen & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you through this time of grief.
Catherine
Charlie & Liz Garner
August 6, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nancy M Nicklas
August 6, 2018
To the Molloy Family: I am so sorry to read that your husband and father has passed away. He certainly has left behind a fine legacy. He is now with your dear Kevin. (I remember his untimely death when Jimmy was my 2nd grade student.) May he Rest In Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the Molloy family during this sad time. May you remember the happy times and a smile will appear on all of your faces. I remember a lovely family and now you have another angel watching over you.
Winicki Family
August 6, 2018
We will miss the infectious Irish laugh and awesome stories. Love and prayers to the Malloy Family.
August 6, 2018
Thinking of all of you and sending love and prayers. So many wonderful memories oxoxo Maureen Lynch Ortlieb
August 5, 2018
He was a beloved man with a wonderful family. We will miss seeing him on the sidelines. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone...The McKinnon Family
August 5, 2018
Ahhh Coleen and kids: I was so sorry to hear about your wonderful husband and father. If one's life can be measured by how many smiles he brought to the faces of those close to him then Jim is certainly now at rest with his folks and baby Kevin. He was a constant friend and generous in his affections. His loss is surely a deep wound of sadness for all who knew him.
Jim Caulfield on behalf of the Caulfield Family
North Carolina
Jane Meagher
August 5, 2018
Dear Colleen, I'm so sad to hear of your beloved Jim's death. Yours was a beautiful love story of devotion over so many years from our Dunbarton days.
With love and prayers for you and your family.
Jane (Bagnato Meagher)
Ralph Jordan
August 5, 2018
Jim was in the same home room at StJohn's for our Jr and Sr year...he was a fun person and always had a smile on his face. I enjoy his banter and easy going manner. Last time I saw him was at Maggie's in 1959...God Bless Jim and his family...rest in peace Jim... Quico
Dick Myers
August 5, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss of a good man. I enjoyed my years of coaching with Jim at CU. I'll never forget the many things he did for me as a coach & a friend.
Theresa Emory
August 5, 2018
So sorry for your loss. We will keep him in our prayers ❤
David Kane
August 5, 2018
I met him playing basketball across from the Avalon in 1954. He always was very nice everyone. I never remember him losing temper. He was a very steadying force. I last saw him in 1991 at the St. Johnn's-DeMatha football game when his son Justin was playing. A great husband, a great dad and I'm sure a great grand dad. God Bless his Soul. RIP
Rich Gatti
August 5, 2018
So sad to hear, Jimmy was a great classmate and friend, Rich Gatti SJC 58
Tom & Mary Jane Fisher
August 5, 2018
Love and prayers to all the family.
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