Robert John Maloney, 83
DOVER - Robert John Maloney passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, Monday, July 25, 2022.
Robert was born February 8, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late James & Emily (Smith) Maloney. He served proudly in the United States Army from 1956-1959, and continued with a career in public service as a Police Officer for the City of Philadelphia for 20 years retiring in 1984. Robert was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 5, of Philadelphia, and the Modern Maturity Center, of Dover. He was an avid fan of the Flyers & Phillies, and in his free time enjoyed hunting, golfing, bowling, and playing Pinochle.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his son, Robert J. Maloney, Jr.; three brothers, William, James, and Joseph Maloney; and his sister, Margaret Conway.
Robert is survived by his loving & devoted wife of 38 years, Judith (Higman) Maloney; four children, William Maloney & wife, Gina, of Nixa, Missouri, Susan Venti & husband, Michael, of Red Oak, Texas, Norman Gibson & wife, Barbara, of Turnersville, N.J. and Deborah Walker & husband, James, of Boothwyn, PA.; his sister, Frances Cecero & husband, Anthony, of Somerdale, N.J.; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews; as well as extended family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Pippin Funeral Home, Inc., 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming; where family and friends may view from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Entombment will be at a later date in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, Del.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Condolences may be sent via: www.pippinfuneralhome.com