Patrick Joseph Malloy

Patrick (Pat) Joseph Malloy Obituary: On Friday, August 28, 2020, Patrick (Pat) Joseph Malloy, a loving uncle, son, brother, friend and all-around great guy, passed away unexpectedly at home in Burlington, NJ. Pat was born in Boise, Idaho on June 9, 1949, the third of four children born to Margaret and Frank Malloy. He grew up in Kennewick, WA and Burley, ID. Pat graduated from Burley High School in 1967. After high school, Pat served in the Air Force (1968-1972) and was stationed at F. E. Warren Air Force Base near Cheyenne, WY. After an honorable discharge, Pat continued his education, eventually earning a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at University of Idaho. Pat’s professional career started at Morrison Knudsen (which later became MK Ferguson and lastly Washington Group). During his swashbuckling engineering career, Pat worked and lived in many locales including Colombia, S.A., Texas, North Dakota, Ohio, Washington and New Jersey. After a 40 year career, Pat retired in 2015. Pat developed many close relationships during his career, and he continued these friendships long after retirement. Friends have remarked that underneath his serious exterior, Pat had a tender heart, a giving nature and a witty dry sense of humor. Friends and family have said, above all, Pat had a scientific and analytical mind that was always curious. Pat loved to go fast. As such, he developed a passion for sports cars— specifically race cars. He owned a Formula 440 open-wheeled racer along with many other speedsters. He enthusiastically competed in many amateur races. Eventually Pat had to put the brakes on his racing due to health issues—which saddened him greatly. When his racing career ended, Pat picked the electric guitar back up — an instrument he had played as a teen— and started rocking! The ever inquisitive mind, Pat also loved classic movies along with Youtube videos featuring anything mechanical in nature. He would often share his favorite links with family and friends (keeping them all in-the-know). Every year, Pat would faithfully make a trip west to visit family and friends. He was always welcomed. He loved his siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins and looked forward to all family gatherings. He was especially adept at keeping in touch with the important people in his life. Pat is preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Frank Malloy. He is survived by his siblings: Margaret (David) Peck of Boise, Diana (late Harold) McKennett of San Francisco and Michael (Laurie) Malloy of Boise. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Damon Peck, Ryan Peck, Anthony Peck, Brady Peck, Clara McKennett, William McKennett and Sean Malloy. As Pat we would often quote: “Plan your work and work your plan.” ~ Napoleon Hill “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.”~Sherrilyn Kenyon We will miss him profoundly. The memorial will be private. In lieu of flowers, friends and acquaintances are encouraged to make donations to The Nature Conservancy. Pat’s inurnment will be determined at a later date.