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Edward J. Maloney Sr.

June 29, 1942 — December 20, 2023

BOARDMAN — Edward J. Maloney Sr., 81, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 20, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. 

Ed was born June 29, 1942, in Youngstown, the son of Thomas J. and Mary Agnes Holden Maloney. He was a 1960 graduate of Ursuline High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Ranger. He then began his over 30-year career at Delphi Packard before retiring. 

He was a member of St. Charles Church, the Mahoning Valley Gaelic Society, where he was named Gael of the year in 1992, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

He had served on the St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee since its inception in 1978. In 2011, he was awarded the William Ockerman Parade committee award for his many years of service and dedication.

Ed will always be known for his good nature and sense of humor. 

He is survived by his wife, the former Kathleen McCarthy, whom he married July 13, 1968; his daughter, Kellie (Dave) Lawrence of Holly Springs, North Carolina; his sons, Edward (Jennifer) Maloney Jr. and Kevin (Jennifer) Maloney, both of Boardman; his inherited son, John (Cindy) Toohey of Canfield; a sister, Margaret Handel of Cincinnati; and grandchildren, Braeden, Ryleigh and Ethan Lawrence, Cameron, Justin and Allen (AJ) Maloney; and inherited grandchildren, Cailan and Kiera Toohey.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Maloney.

Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m Wednesday.

This tribute may be viewed and condolences sent to www.higgins-reardon.com.

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Visitation

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home - Boardman-Canfield Chapel

3701 Starr’s Centre Drive, Canfield, OH 44406

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home - Boardman-Canfield Chapel

3701 Starr’s Centre Drive, Canfield, OH 44406

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