Honoring fellow 87th Infantry Division Friends... Here's to William Regis O'Malley
It is with sadness that I relay the passing of my father…William Regis O’Malley of the Golden Acorn Division.
He looked forward to all his army reunions and receiving emails from all of you. Know that he passed away peacefully.
I would like to think it was a happy death if there is such a thing.
He will be buried in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies with a military service.
He even chose a military casket.
Sincerely,
MaryEllen O’Malley Martin
Obituary:
O'MALLEY, WILLIAM REGIS
Age 84, on Thursday, February 7, 2008 of Whitehall, formerly of Munhall.
Loving husband of 57 years to Frances J.;
beloved father of Mary Ellen (Robert) Martin of Whitehall and the late Timothy Regis;
brother of Michael J. O'Malley, Jr. of FL;
proud grandfather of Thomas R. and Sean P. Martin.
Regis was a member of the Gaelic Arts Society,
Chairman of the Irish Room at the University of Pittsburgh and
former School Board Director of Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC. (412) 881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227 on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Prayer on Monday morning at 9:15.
Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of The Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to University of Pittsburgh,
(please specify: Irish Room Scholarship Fund), 1209 Cathedral of Learning, Pgh., PA 15260 or St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Church, 5200 Greenridge Dr., Pgh., PA 15236.
Please send condolences to http://WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM.
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William Regis O'Malley
87th Infantry Division
WWII
This is the last family photo to be taken.
We had just returned to the condo from Christmas Eve mass.
Starting left to right are:
Bob Martin (son-in-law), Frances O’Malley,
MaryEllen Martin (daughter), grandson Tom Martin,
Regis O’Malley, and grandson Sean Martin.
We had a very special Christmas in 2007.
We went to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for 10 days for a family Christmas.
I kept telling everyone that this would be the Christmas to remember and “pulled out all the stops” when it came to planning activities. I just thought we would not have the money to do it in 2008…never thinking it would be dad’s last Christmas with us!
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Felipe
on November 3, 2008My Condolences with Respect and Honor. I too have just lost my Dad several weeks ago.
John McAuliffe
on March 4, 2008We have lost another Stalwart Comrad of the "Golden Acorn" Division.It was always my pleasure to seek out Regis and Fran at our 87th Div. reunions.We talked about many things...and he was proud that our Boston MA Cardinal O'Malley came from his neck of the woods: He had the same name and of course was of IRISH heritage.WE exchanged St. Patrick Day Greetings and reminisced of our time in the Battle of the Bulge...May God hold you in the hollow of his Hand, My Friend !! Farewell,
Rest In His Holy Peace !!!!
"Mac" M-347