Andrew F Maloney's Obituary
Andrew F. Maloney 83, a Florida resident passed away peacefully under the care of Hope
Hospice on Monday, June 27, 2022. He was born December 1, 1938 in County Mayo, Ireland to
the late Patrick “Sonny” and Winifred (nee Mulkeen) Maloney. Andy moved to Cleveland, Ohio
with his wife Martha in 1967 where they were proud members of the West Side Irish American
and the Irish Heritage Clubs. He worked for over thirty years with Schirmer Construction and
the Laborers Union Local 310. Both he and Martha moved to Florida in 2008 to be closer to
their family. Andy loved everything Irish, especially singing Irish ballads, dancing, listening to
Irish entertainment, and telling stories to anyone who would listen. He was an avid Gaelic
football fan cheering for his home county of Mayo. He also loved to follow Notre Dame football
with Martha. He made several trips back to Ireland to visit his extensive family and friends.
Later in life, Andy adopted a dog named Danny Boy who brought him great joy during his days
with his dear friend Betty.
Andy was preceded in death by his wife, Martha on August 16, 2012; sisters-in-law, Pat Maloney
and Josie Boylan Tunna; brothers-in-law, Johnny Slattery, Sid Tunna and John O’Gorman;
nieces, Yolanda O’Gorman and Jennifer McNamara.
Andy is survived by his sister, Nora Slattery of County Mayo, Ireland and his brother, John J.
Maloney (Pat) of Dublin, Ireland; his dear friend, Betty Brough of Fort Myers, FL;
brothers-in-law, Sean Burke (Mona) of Fort Myers, FL and Michael Burke (Christina) of Spring
Hill, FL; sisters-in-law, Philomena Fox (Charles) of County Offaly, Ireland, Helen O’Sullivan
(Joe) of London, England, Patricia O’Gorman of County Mayo, Ireland, and Colette McNamara
(Noel) of County Mayo, Ireland; 39 nieces and nephews, Marie Murphy, Caroline O’Brien, Anne
Harkin, Sharon Nolan, Kevin Slattery, Declan Slattery, Gerard Slattery, Paul Maloney, Shane
Maloney, Ken Maloney, Jennifer Egan, Caroline Burke-Reitz, Dennis Burke, Kevin Burke, Fiona
Finn, Deirdre Hanley, Brian Burke, Niall Burke, Pat Burke, Karl Fox, Barry Fox, Keith Fox, David
O’Gorman, J.P. O’Gorman, Imelda O’Gorman, Laura Fallon, Katie McNamara, Ruth Quinn,
Nolita McNamara, Rebecca McNamara, Keelan McNamara, Colleen Thompson, Donna
McMahon, Anthony Boyland, Justin O’Sullivan, Maxine Fraser, Serena McCarthy, and Leandra
O’Sullivan; as well as many extended family members and friends.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 29, 2022 at St. John the XXIII
Catholic Church, 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912. A Receoption following the Mass will be held at the Plantation Country Club, all are welcome to attend!
A later Memorial Service will be held in Mayo, Ireland where Andy will be buried with his late
wife Martha.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center, 1901 Brantley Road, Unit 11, Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-703-7960 or visit their website at https://gigisplayhouse.org/fortmyers/ in loving memory of Andrew F. Maloney.
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