He was born July 30, 1913 in Oconto, WI to Francis and Mary (Lebreque) Maloney. After graduating from high school in Oconto he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where in 1934 he received his Bachelor degree in Music. He then moved to Spooner, WI where he was the band director and met his future wife, Elizabeth Brietzke. They were married June 24, 1937 in Milwaukee. Later they moved to Lake Bluff, IL, where he received his Masters degree in Music in 1943 and an MA of Administration in 1949 from Northwestern University.
He enjoyed wood working and hosting social events and memorable gatherings with friends and family. After his retirement, he opened an antique refinished business. He was a lifelong avid Packer and Badger fan. Thereafter, he and Betty retired to Madison, WI and lived in the Cherokee neighborhood. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Downtown Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, and enjoyed volunteering at Oakwood Village and Gompers Elementary School.
He is survived by a brother-in-law, Albert H. Brietzke of LaCrosse; a sister-in-law, Nell Brietzke, of Stoughton; nieces and nephews, Christine Maloney, Madison, Mary Beth Maloney, Florida, Pat Maloney, San Diego, CA, Dick (Bunny) Maloney, Oconto, Tim (Judy) Maloney, Sedona, AZ, Terry (Mary) Maloney, Oconto, Sharon (Jim) McFadden), Coral Gables, FL, Frederick (Sarah) Brietzke, Fort Atkinson, Katherine(Michael) Munson, Milwaukee, Paul (Jeannie) Brietzke, Fountain City, Barbara(Richard) Kruske, Cudahy, and many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, on February 19, 1998; his parents; one sister, Ethel Maloney; and three brothers, Francis, Bill and Joseph 'Red' Maloney. A mass of Christian burial was held at St. Peter Catholic Church, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., Madison at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2000 with Father Roger Nilles officiating. Burial at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Madison. Friends called at the Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Prudy Elementary School for music enrichment.