Francis Thomas Maloney 78, of Tappan, NY, died Saturday, October 28, 2017 following a long illness. He was born on November 21, 1938 in Manhattan to Julia and Francis Maloney. He married the love of his life Loretta Curtin on June 30, 1962 at The Church of the Sacred Heart, in the Highbridge section of the Bronx. Francis had a long and distinguished career in education beginning as an English teacher with the New York City Public Schools and retiring after 40 years as a school administrator. His passion and unparalleled commitment to learning enabled him to help shape the future of the many students he served. Francis earned an academic scholarship to Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, he received his bachelor’s degree with honors from Fordham University and holds two master’s degrees in English and School Administration from Yeshiva and Pace University, respectively. Francis was devoted to his family, faith and community and served his country with distinction as a United States Marines Reservist. A literature and running enthusiast, he could often be seen running through town, book or newspaper in hand. Francis was a parishioner at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan, New York and a member of The Tappantown Historical Society. Francis is survived by his wife of 55 years, Loretta (nee Curtin) and his loving children Julianne Maloney (Nelson Torres), Caseyanne Bombassei (Jim), Stephen Maloney (Alexis) and Deirdre Humer (Ron), brothers John and Michael Maloney; his 9 grandchildren, Matthew, Alexandra, Devon, Connor, Ryan, Jack, Caitlin, Logan, and Madison. Francis was predeceased by his parents and youngest brother Stephen.
The family will receive friends & family on Wednesday, November 1st at Pizzi Funeral Home 120 Paris Avenue Northvale, NJ from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Francis on Thursday, November 2nd at 11 am at Our Lady of Sacred Heart 120 Kings Highway Tappan, NY with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cardinal Hayes High School, 650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451, Attn: Advancement Office. Please write In Memory of Francis Maloney on the memo line
www.pizzifuneralhome.com
Speak Your Mind