William B Malone

On April 21, 2025 William B. Malone, loving husband and father, passed away in Largo, FL at age 74, surrounded by his family. Bill was born on April 16, 1951 in Taunton, MA to William A. Malone and Mary A. (Coughlin) Malone. He was a graduate of Monsignor Coyle High School class of 1969. Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1973, stationed in Germany where he manned ground-based Nike missile systems as part of NATO’s forward defense strategy. He was retired from Sysco Corporation following a career in food sales. Bill was known for his quick wit and infectious smile. A talented prankster, he brought smiles to any group he was a part of. Bill was an accomplished athlete, excelling in football, basketball and baseball and was elected to his high school sports hall of fame. He was also an avid sports fan, favoring Boston teams but still cheering on Tampa Bay teams during his thirty-six years in Florida. Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Louise (Trott) Malone. He is also survived by four daughters, Michelle Pendleton, Ann Devisfruto, Kerrin Fair and Jane Engles, all of whom live with their families in Wesley Chapel, FL, and by two step-children, John McKenzie of Live Oak, FL and by Tonya Roper of Lakeville, MA. He is also survived by his sister Marie Lasher of Manchester NH, and his brothers Michael Malone of Duxbury MA and John Malone of Boston MA, along with a total of 14 grandchildren. Funeral home visiting hours will be held at the O’Keefe Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 on Saturday, June 21st from 11-1 pm. A service will be held at 12:30 pm.

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