Joseph Lawrence Maloney

Joseph Lawrence Maloney, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 14, 1947, he was the son of the late Lorin and Rose (Trainor) Maloney. Joe was raised in Norwood, attending Saint Catherine's School, before enrolling in Norwood High School. During his high school career, Joe was a strong member of the Track Team, and earned the record for the 440 sprint before graduating with the Class of 1965. After graduation, Joe furthered his education, attending Boston College and Bridgewater State College.

Joe began his career at the Walpole Woodworkers, working summers, while attending school. He later earned a full-time position with the Woodworkers, working as the yard manager for 45 years.

Joe married the love of his life, Marie Mikalauskas, on June 25, 1994. Together the couple made their home in Walpole. While his home was in Walpole, Joe loved taking "Weekend Get Aways" with Marie, to the family home on Lake Pearl in Wrentham and visiting small towns across New England. Joe was a charter member of the Sky High Ski Club in Interval, New Hampshire. As the nicer weather came around, as a die hard Red Sox Fan, Joe traveled to Spring Training in Florida and loved watching the Sox play at Fenway.

Beloved husband of Marie (Mikalauskas) Maloney.
Devoted brother of Lorin M. Maloney of Woburn and Kathy Bignami of Quincy.
Cherished uncle of Nicole Mikalauskas, Timothy Eichinger, and Teresa Eichinger.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Joe's Life Celebration on Monday, August 6, 2018 from 10 AM to 12 Noon in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole. A Funeral Home Service will follow at 12:00 Noon. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Conquer Cancer Coalition of MA, P.O. Box 973, Framingham, MA 01701 or Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379.