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Nick Andreoli & Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Upon hearing of Jeff's passing today, we are mourning the loss. We would like to send our condolences to the entire Mallia family and will pray for all who is suffering from this loss.
God Bless,
Nick, Mary, and Loudeene Andreoli
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Greg Stroud posted a condolence
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Karen, my deepest condolences to you and JJ's family. JJ and I were squadron mates in VA-93 and served aboard the USS Midway 83-85. I was a nugget and JJ led the way.
Rest in peace brother.
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Rich Brown posted a condolence
Friday, February 23, 2018
Karen, I just heard the news about your loss, and I am very sorry. I served with Jeff on the Midway, and was in the other A-7 squadron. But I was on the same LSO (Landing Signal Officer) team as Jeff (always "JJ" to me), so we got to know each other pretty well. He was a terrific pilot, officer, LSO, and guy. And it sounds like he continued to make the most out of life in the 32 years since I last saw him. My condolences to you and your family.
Rich Brown
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Kevin Hopkins posted a condolence
Friday, February 2, 2018
Dear Karen and family,
It’s been quite some time since I had connected with Jeff (Penders), but that makes it no less impactful on how deeply he touched my life and those of countless others epitomized by such a meaningful life that he lived.
I only have touchstones and mental snapshots of Jeff over the years - from our silly antics at St. Lawrence (which I will always cherish) - to meeting you and Jeff in Corpus Christi when he was based at Chase Field ( where he was a family man and budding Top Gun) - to several years ago at an SLU reunion where he was ever the modest, funny, down-to earth guy that we all loved – and who had accomplished so much.
I am so very sorry for your loss. His is a light that has left us way before its time. When I think of Jeff, it warms my heart - I always hear his laugh and see his ever-present smile – he enriched my life. The world is a much better place because Jeff Mallia was in it. I am very grateful that he was in my life and that he was my friend.
Warmly,
Hoppy
(Kevin Hopkins)
Corpus Christi,TX
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Bob Stern posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Karen and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your husband and father lhad an incredible life. I'm sure he lived it to the fullest. But too young and too soon to lose him. Only happy memories.
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Thursday, February 1, 2018
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Very saddened to hear the news about Jeff. I spent many hours on Okemo with Jeff when I worked Race Crew, and he was as good as it gets. A great coach, wonderful sense of humor, and a kind person who really cared about the kids he coached. A wonderful man who will be greatly missed. My heart and thoughts are with his family.
RIP and Godspeed Jeff Mallia.
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Andrew Gnoinski Jr. posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2018
To the entire Mallia Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at your time of loss. May Jeff RIP!
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Rebeca Rivas posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2018
To All of Mr. Mallia Family Members,
My deepest condolences, I only knew Mr. Mallia through my time working at Citizens Bank, but he was always a pleasure to service. He was always very polite and understanding, I know many people will greatly miss him.
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Bob and Sandy Scavia posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Jeff was a very impressive man whom I enjoyed having conversations with as well as doing business with .He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be there for Jeff's entire family in the wake of this very untimely loss.
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Paul Safran posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
So very sorry to hear such gut wrenching news.
I loved visiting him & Hugh every summer while he tweaked his plane for the Oshkosh race.
Will fondly recall a few beautiful sunsets with a glas of scotch in his hangar after working on planes, telling stories, recalling fun trips, and lamenting that no-one else hung out at the airport enough.
Godspeed and tailwinds my friend.
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Bruce Clements posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Dear Mallia Family,
I'm finding hard to believe that we lost the Top Gun of our insurance, golf, and aviation region!
Words can't express my sorrow and condolences, but words are all I have right now.
I met the Mallia and Bryant brothers in 1982 and it was always difficult to figure which
set of brothers was the smarter, funnier, handsomer (it that a word?), more athletic,
more competent insurance agents, and best fathers (I'll also add chop busters to the list!)
Spending time with Jeff Mallia was like l hanging out with a super star. Most
sales oriented independent agents hired technology experts for their agency but at
Sykes-Mallia Jeff was the expert! I remember calling the agency looking for Jeff but
he was home sleeping because he had spent the whole night at the office reengineering
the entire office computer system. How can you argue with a guy that builds his own plane?
I also remember when one of his sons was confronted with cancer in his teen years and his
Dad relentlessly focused his impressive lifetime of skillset to become an expert in that kind of cancer.
I brokered some commercial insurance cases with Jeff and he was tenacious about providing
the correct coverages. He was fun to watch at a prospective customer's place of business either
at the initial meeting or the quote proposal. He made it look easy to explain and entertain
customers about complex insurance coverages. And a small aside: those presentations were fun to
to witness Jeff concentrate on one customer because it was generally hard to lasso Jeff's attention -
he always had a lot going on!
The Mallia family is amazing in so many ways that no one in the family should depart before their time. We are
all robbed by Jeff's sudden passing. The great thing is that Jeff left us with so many enduring memories
and motivations. The family will take the grief the hardest but friends, acquaintances, and customers
aren't too behind in the suffering over losing Jeff.
Sincerely,
Bruce Clements
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Arthur Sanfilippo posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
May the peace of Jesus be in your heart during this sad time and may God‘s light shine to down upon you.
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greg massey posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Joe - just learned of Jeff's passing this morning and wanted to express my deepest sympathies to your entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys at this time.
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Scott Andrus & Jone Jensen posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Our thoughts are with you during this sad and heart wrenching time.
With our condolences and deepest sympathy.
Jone and Scott
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Roger Brandt posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Penders,
You are missed. Your permanent wings are now in place. Rest in peace.
-kai- RB
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Jim Cummings posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Karen, Jack and Sean:
I knew your husband/dad as well as Uncle Joe during my years as a member of Pinehaven Country Club. I thought both the Mallia brothers were two of the nicest guys I ever met in my life...which is not an understatement because I got to know their dad Hugh first. When I was on the board of directors for Pinehaven CC I wrote an article in the July 2001 chatterbox where I tried my best to put into words how important it was to honor our WWII veterans. Of the ten names I paid tribute to, one stands out: Mr. Hugh Mallia. I am going to guess that Jeff obviously made his dad proud with his Navy flying career, but he had to have made Hugh prouder by the way he (and Joe ) conducted themselves on the golf course. Of all the guys in the Pinehaven Sundowners league I got to play against, I always looked forward the most to playing against Jeff or Joe.
I knew we would have a good match, but more importantly, a good time. I remember during one match I said to Jeff that I had just finished reading the book "The Right Stuff" and joked 'come on, it's not really that tough to land a jet on an aircraft carrier, is it ? ' My god, I remember he beat the crap out of me that night and I found out what being a Top Gun is all about. Later that same year a sad event happens on 9-11. I happened to be playing Joe that Thursday night in the league. Turns out with all the planes grounded, one of the out of state players in the "Mallia" Invitational can't make it. Joe gives me an on the spot invite. I accept. We drive up to Vermont for the event. All of the guys there are Jeff and Joe wannabes (which now includes me). I proceed to have the best couple of days of my life on the golf course-and off, thanks to the friendship of the Mallia brothers. My only regret is that the original player was able to make it back the next year-I so wanted to be a part of the Mallia brother Invitational. Hugh was a charter member of the "Greatest Generation" but I am going to bet that some of Hugh's mates are welcoming Jeff to their table right now. So proud to be able to say he was my friend.
Jim Cummings
Ft.Myers, Florida
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018
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We are both so saddened by this heartbreaking news
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Dick Moran posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
To Joe and the Mallia Family - Please accept my condolences for the loss of Jeff.
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Steve, Michele, Christopher and Ryan Kinner posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The Kinner family will always remember the role Jeff played in our skiing lives. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Wally Vanderhoff posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Sad to learn about my Peru classmate, Jeff; he was a classy gentleman. I hope he rests in peace and the family feels blessed to have had him in their lives.
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Lorraine St.John lit a candle
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
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Dear Karen, Jack & Sean ~
No words can soften the blow of the great loss of such an outstanding person as Jeff - leader with integrity, head coach with conviction, do-er, seeker of the greater, comedian, and of course unbeatable friend to so many. Jeff touched hundreds of aspiring athletes lives (as well as their parents'), which will stay on forever with his athletes, on & off of the hill. Jeff led a tight ship and his athletes delivered. Jeff will forever be in our hearts. Our love & deepest condolences from the Keogh family ~ Lorraine, Danielle, Nicolle & Jackson ('Tuna','Noodler')
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Deb Schaeffer posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Karen and family,
So sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May the memories you all share keep him alive in your hearts forever.
Deb
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Denise & Richard Lipkvich posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Please know your extended family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We are friends of Ellen & her family and wanted to send our thoughts & compassion at this difficult time. God Bless your entire family.
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Jerry Peck posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about Jeff's untimely death.I only met him a few times at Oshkosh, but came to consider him a good friend. When I lost the engine in my Long EZ nearly four years ago, he quickly agreed to coach me (by e-mail) in the installation of a larger engine in my airplane. He was so helpful in helping me to resolve cooling issues, and I have been so thankful for his input. I was looking forward to racing with him next summer in the AirVenture Cup race and will truly miss seeing him there.
May God's blessings be with you all.
Jerry Peck
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Monday, January 29, 2018
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Stephen Schoenberger posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2018
God Bless your Family and Friends! I remember a man full of Life and very Fun !
Love Ya !
Cousin Steve
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Claire Cassidy posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2018
Karen, Jack & Sean,
My heart breaks for you. Your father was such a huge presence in so many lives...a leader of leaders, and an incredible inspiration to so many young athletes, making them believe the impossible was possible, and coaxing that possibility out of them. He was loved and admired by so many. I cannot find words to compensate for your loss, but please accept my deepest sympathies. Much love,
Claire Cassidy, Charlie & Brooke Sussman, Ashby Sussman
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Todd Woodward posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2018
God bless and forever keep Jeff Mallia. God bless his family and please comfort the Mallia extended families.
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Bonnie & George Watts posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2018
Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Jeff was a very special man, and we are so happy and proud to have been a small part of his, and your lives. May a God Bless you all.
Bonnie & George Watts
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Ilene and Chip Stein posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2018
Sean
So very sorry for the passing of your beloved father; Remember his love and great times together
Ilene and Chip S.
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Mike Detchemendy posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2018
Karen,
My sincere condolences for Jeff's passing.
He was indeed my favorite A-7 squadronmate and I simply have a hard time believing he is gone.
He was the hardest working officer I knew, a great friend, and always went above-and-beyond the call on anything requested of him. I will never forget when he and Bram built a working computer software system for the squadron in 30 days — unbelievable, actually, and it was used for a decade thereafter in VA-93 and VA-303 A-7 and F/A-18 squadrons.
He loved you very much then in Japan when I was with you both, and I am sure he always cherished you. He always had kind words to say about you.
Much love and sadness for you in your loss,
Mike Detchemendy
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Cindy turgeon posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2018
Karen and family, please know my heart is with you all during this very sad time. I hope you can possibly find peace in the lovely memories of Jeffery. My deepest condolences.
Cindy Turgeon
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Dan Tomlinson posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2018
Sincere condolences to all of Jeff's family. He will be missed. Dan
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Beth Longware Duff posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2018
So sad to hear of Jeff's passing. We were classmates at Peru HS -- great memories of him and those days. You are all in my prayers.
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