James P. Maloy

James P. Maloy, age 80, of Wayne passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock.  

"I have fought the good fight,

I have finished the race, 

I have kept the faith.

Henceforth there is laid up for me

the crown of righteousness."  2 Timothy 4:7-8

Jim was born to Joseph and Pauline (Burke) Maloy in Johnstown, PA. He relocated as a young man to New Jersey and held various positions in the credit industry.  His last position was as Credit Manager at Durfeco Steel Trading Company in Laurence Harbor, NJ.  He spent his early retirement as a crossing guard at Theunis Dey Elementary School in Wayne.  

Jim was a devoted parishioner of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church and held his faith close to his heart.  As a voracious reader of the newspaper every day, he especially enjoyed discussing current events.  True to his western Pennsylvania upbringing, Jim was a die hard Steelers fan and aficionado of all Pittsburgh sports. He was never one to turn down a bourbon Manhattan, shared with his wife and friends over a good meal and conversation. His favorite pastime was hanging at the pool with his senior buddies.

Jim is survived by the love of his life, his devoted wife Janet and his children, Patrick and Karen, and his stepdaughters Jill Brady-Kerzner (Adam) and Jacquelyn Muniz.  He was a loving grandfather to Maggie, Clarissa (Eric Walsh), Natalie, Mason and Henry and great-granddaughter Sophie. He is also survived by his sisters Paulette and Margaret (Tom Buch) and sister-in-laws Angela Maloy and Elaine Almeida.  Jim had great fondness for his many nieces, nephews and friends who admired his strong faith, loving nature and quiet kindness. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mary Jo, his brother Tom and brother-in-law John Almeida. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Annunciation Parish, 45 Urban Club Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 or the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 2004, Wayne, NJ 07470  www.waynefirstaid.com/donate/php would be greatly appreciated.