Thomas (Wesley) Malloy Jr
94 years old
April 4 1929 – August 8 2023
Affectionately known as Junior, Tom/Tommy, Dad, Uncle, Granpop/Pop-Pop, Grandfather and Great Pop-pop-pop.
Born in Trevorton, Pennsylvania to Opal G (Nee Fisher) & Thomas D., he reunited with his loving wife Sarah “Betty” who preceded him in 2012.
Tom was the 4th youngest of 7 children, the last of his generation, Charlie, Virgie, Mae, Ralph and 2 children that died in infancy (Robert & BettyJean)
He moved to Delaware County with his family as a young boy (12), this is where he became an usher at the Manor Theater on Chester Pike from 1945-1946.
He left the Manor and joined the US Navy in 1946 at age 17; boarding in Boston, Massachusetts and served aboard the USS Grand Canyon as a Fireman (F2).
He then traveled the United States to attend the reunions and reunite with other shipmates after the boat was decommissioned.
Tom met the love of his life at a Salvation Army dance in Chester, Pennsylvania, her name was Sarah Gillespie (also known as Betty).
They were married April 23rd 1949 at the First Presbyterian Church on Edgemont Avenue in Chester PA. and together for 62 years.
Tom and Betty had 4 children Betty, Tommy, Gwen and Doris who preceded him in death in 2019.
Throughout his life, he was a Master Plumber, worked at GE and also for the Delaware County Prison System up to his retirement.
Tom and Betty also loved to travel (especially to Disney World) and enjoyed finding new places to dine. No matter where they went they always left making new friends.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews, 5 grandchildren (1 deceased in 2017), 10 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandkids.
Some of his sayings that will always be remembered, “Good deal”, “Hey/Thanks Gal” and “You just take care”.
Services and Interment are Private.
In Lieu of flowers or cards, it would be appreciated for any donations or acknowledgements be made to any Veterans Organization
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