Norman “Ned” E. Maloney, 88, of West Lafayette, died Friday, October 7, 2011 at St. Elizabeth East. He was born April 21, 1923, in Chicago, and was the son of the late James and Florence Canty Maloney. He graduated from Fenwick High School, Oak Park Ill., in 1941, prior to enrolling at Purdue University. HeContinue Reading
So sorry to hear the sad news of Ned&s passing.
what a full life he led. Many great accomplishments.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
In Christ&s Love,
Glenn
My mom lives near me now, in AZ, and she is no longer traveling. I am happy that my Aunt Jean, mom&s sister, will attend and thereby represent all of us. We&ve long heard many family stories from the distant past - summers at Camp Lake; family parties and significant events like weddings, Flo and Roy&s 50th Anniversary Party; stories about attending Ned&s championship game at Soldier Field; cousins stories of growing up together and the 3 Maloney boys and 2 Canty girls and young Norman - all of whom liked each other immensely and who all got along very well. I remember visiting Ethel and Flo and Roy when Flo was bedbound and he was her caregiver. He always had plenty of soda on hand, and we being kids - we thought that he was so cool - we just loved ""50/50"" soda pop - do you remember that one? I also came to know that Roy&s sister Laurette Boswell was fast friends in Oak Park with my paternal grandmother, and as a young boy, my Dad and Lorette&s son Eddy were fast friends on Chicago&s west side - playing stick ball in an empty lot at Cicero and North Avenue. It seems such a small and close world listening to these stories and close relationships. Again, we are grieving your loss with you from a distance - all our warmest wishes go out to your family. We always thought so highly of your parents, Ned and Tooty - wish we had visited more often. Peace and Serenity to you and yours. Please say hello to Bob and Ceil for us too, and of course, Jean.
~ Ann (O&Shaughnessy) O&Connor
Coach Ned will be missed and remembered...he loved Purdue, he loved his family and he loved his players. Having the honor to play on some of Purdue&s best teams from 1964-1968, the Purdue football family was the best, it was a very special time for me and Purdue football. A special note to Tim who I know personally, your dad was a coach and friend. God bless him, he and &Tooty& are togeather again.
Sincere condolences,
Jim Bonk #74
As a football recruit, Ned made a special effort to make me feel comfortable in an ""alian"" environment. I am a street kid and he felt my discomfort with the ""propriety"" of collegial commitment. He was probably the main reason I attended Purdue. Throughout my career (which was up and down) he remained steadfast as a supporter. I always knew I could go to Ned, DeMo, Red and Joe as well as others when college life was ""crunching"" me. There was never a time as a ""alone"" kid when I couldn&t count on his and their support to get the job done. He is probably the best Head Coach that never happened. I believe he earned his credits in other arenas and just wanted to be the best Mentor he could be; he was and I mourn his passing, but CELEBRATE his life! Thanks again Ned; I love you and your really did know it! love n hugs bill jennings