Peter C. Maloy 1849-1919

MALOY, CAREW, CANNON, MORIARITY, SMYTH, BRADY, LYNCH, DONOVAN

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Date: 7/26/2017 at 13:58:16

Cascade Pioneer, May 8, 1919, page 1, column 2

Wellknown Citizen Called

Former Supervisor Maloy Died on Thursday May 2d.

Bernard, la., May 3.—By the sudden death of former Supervisor P. C. Maloy, which occurred at his home in Bernard at midday May 2nd, Dubuque county loses one of its most respected and highly esteemed citizens. Although Mr. Maloy had declined some the past year his death was a severe shock to family and friends, because of the fact that his condition had at no time been considered serious. Mr. Maloy was intimately connected with all affairs affecting the welfare and prosperity of the community.

He was born in County Donegal, Ireland, in 1849, but came to this country when twelve years of age and located in Benton, Wis. He received his early education in the grammar schools of Benton and later completed the normal course at Galena high school. Here he laid the foundation for his life work and after leaving school continued to be a close student of political topics.

Mr. Maloy moved to Iowa in 1879, settled in Prairie Creek township, Dubuque county, and aided in securing the Bellevue branch of the Milwaukee railroad. He established a general store at the site of the present town of Bernard and later was appointed postmaster which position he held for over twenty years. He was elected county supervisor in 1897, serving for six years, being chairman during his final year. Mr. Maloy also filled other positions of public trust, being a member of the school board at the time of his death.

In June, 1886, he was married to Mary E. Ryan, of Cascade, Iowa, to which union nine children were born, one of whom, Miss Grace Maloy, former deputy county superintendent of schools, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Private Frank, with the army of occupation in Germany; Mrs. N. Carew, of Zwingle, Ia.; Henry E., deputy collector of internal revenue, Dubuque and Clarence J., Marcella, Annie and Nellie, at home.

Mr. Maloy was a consistent member of the Catholic church. He was also a member of the Cascade, Ia., chapter of the Roman Catholic Mutual Protective association.

The funeral was held Monday morning, May 5, at 9:30 from the residence to St. Patrick's church, Garryowen. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining. Requiem HighMass was celebrated by Rev. Father Coffee, who also delivered a very impressive sermon. The pall bearers were R. E. Curoe Wm. Cannon, Michael Cannon, Alexander Moriarty, C. F. Smyth, Patrick Brady, Dennis Lynch and David Donovan.