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Obituary for O'malley


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday June 16, 1999

Mr. James C. O'Malley, 82, passed away on June 12, 1999. He was a man of tremendous spirit. He always had a twinkle in his blue eyes. He was always a gentleman and honored his word. He valued his family as a precious gift. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Virginia I. (Quinn) O'Malley, in 1998. He was the dear father of Rory M. O'Malley and wife, Kathy Bearden, Austin, TX; Brian P. O'Malley, Santa Fe; Sharon K. Giannini and husband, Albert, Albuquerque; Susan J. Killman and husband, Patrick, Houston, TX; and Sheila M. Wendel and husband, Richard, Santa Fe. His grandchildren are Sean, Lee and Alana O'Malley; Matthew and Anna Maria Giannini; Ryan, Keith and Kevin Killman; and Jamie O'Malley. His surviving sisters are Sister Margaret Mary O'Malley, Sparkill, NY; Eileen O'Malley, Ontario, CA; and Theresa Kenefick, Blue Springs, MO. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Patricia Henderson and husband, Paul, Richmond, KY and many nieces and nephews. Jim was born in St. Louis, MO. He and Virginia were married there in 1942. They moved to Albuquerque in 1951 and raised their children here. Jim was employed in office management with Arthur Stuart Co. for several years and was then with Presbyterian Hospital for 27 years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 1517. Cremation has taken place. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum on Thursday, June 17 at 10:00a.m. with Rev. Lazaro Cuesta, S.F., officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim's memory may be made to All Faiths Receiving Home. Arrangements by Salazar and Sons, 400 3rd St. SW.


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