A kind spirited man who was an inspiration to his grandchildren
NORTH READING — James J. “Butch” Maloney, 90, of North Reading and formerly of Everett, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, September 10, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Norinne (Treanor) Maloney.
Born in Everett on August 31, 1931, he was the son of the late James and Celia (McCormack) Maloney. He was raised in Everett and was a graduate of Everett Vocational School, Class of 1949 and Wentworth Institute.
He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 during the Korean War. Lucky for him the war ended before he arrived in Korea.
In 1956 he married Norinne (Treanor) Maloney and they moved to North Reading in the early 1960s where they raised their four children.
In 1960 he went to work for MIT or “The Institute” as Butch called it. He began his work as a carpenter and union shop steward until eventually becoming a shop supervisor until his retirement in 1992.
During his retirement his greatest joy was being around his four grandchildren. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 60 years and was a member of St. Theresa’s Church.
He was an avid sports fan, especially the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and the Boston Celtics. As a child he enjoyed taking the train to Fenway Park to watch the Red Sox play. He had a kind spirit and was an inspiration to all children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Family members include his four loving children, James Maloney and his wife Donna of North Reading, Chris Maloney of Beverly, Anne Maloney of North Reading and Brett Maloney of Middleton; his sister, Loretta Barrasso of Everett; his sister-in-law, Patricia Treanor of Florida; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gene and Karen Treanor of Tasmania, Australia; and his sister-in-law, the late Patricia Holt. He was the brother of the late Thomas and Dorothy Maloney and Mary Goodwin. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Kelly and her husband Ricky Allston, Laura Maloney and Jeremiah, Jimmy Maloney and his wife Lauren, and Danny Maloney, as well as nine great-grandchildren, Karissa, Matthew, Lucy, Casey, Nora, Emmy, Bailey, Tyler James and Hazel, and many nieces and nephews. He was affectionately known to all as “Papa Butch.”
His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, September 18 from 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10:30 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rte. 62) North Reading.
His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Saturday, September 18 at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10:30 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rte. 62), North Reading. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Defeat MSA Alliance, 29924 Jefferson Ave., St. Claire Shores, MI 48082 (www.defeatmsa.org/donate-to-us/). To send an online message of condolence please visit www.croswellfuneralhome.com.
