Born on December 13, 1935, in Olean, he was a son of William and Pauline Moore Malone. In 1958, he married the former Marilyn M. Brown who survives.

John was a graduate of Allegany Central School. He then served in the United State Army from 1958-60.

He had worked at Acme Electric Corp. and owned his own construction business. Last he was a self-employed plumber installing water pumps and plumbing on area farms in the Hinsdale area until his retirement.

He was a member of the Hinsdale American Legion Post 250 and the Cuba American Legion Post 655. John enjoyed gardening, reading Western Novels and the had read all the Louis L’Amour books.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Becky (Steve) Wills of Louisville, Kentucky, Laura (Mike) Ozogar of Hinsdale and twin daughters Kim (Kerry) Mulkin of Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania and Kelly (Brian) Childs of Hinsdale; his grandchildren, Katie, Chelsea, Devon, Anthony, Oakley, and Brian; 8 great grandchildren; a brother, L. Thomas (Rebekah) Malone of Olean; 2 sisters, Teresa Malone of Avon and Margaret Malone of Olean; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 4 Brothers Michael Malone, Richard “Red” Malone, Joseph R. Malone, Roy D. Malone, and William Malone, and 2 Sisters Jane Nunamaker and Catherine Anders.

Friends may call at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba, on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. until Noon at which time funeral services will be held. The Rev. John Cullen, will officiate.

Burial will be in Hinsdale Cemetery, Maplehurst, New York.