It is with great sadness that I must report the death of a dear friend and long-time Ceili Group member.
MALLEY, FRANCIS JOSEPH, of West Mount Airy formerly from Chestnut Hill and “The Highlands” in Ambler, Montgomery County PA on July 25, 2009 died. Beloved son of the late Katherine [nee Duffy] from Skaheen, Kilmovee, Mayo, Ireland and Patrick Malley from Coor Point Donegal, Ireland. Devoted father to Courtney Katherine[Sam Cohen] Malley and Bryan Patrick Malley. Loving grandpa to Rosemarie Munn, Ryan Malley, Emily Kiefer, Keiran Cohen and Katherine Cohen. Brother to John [Sarah] Malley and James [Marikay] Malley. Also survived by dear companion Connie Koppe, his former wife Rose Marie Malley (nee Burke) many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends from the United States and Ireland. Frank was a structural steel detailer. He was a member of the Philadelphia Ceili Group, serving on the board and as Chairman for the Philadelphia Ceili Group’s Irish Festival for many years and a member of the Philadelphia Folk Song Society for over 35 years. Frank was also a musician and avid storyteller. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009, 3:00 p.m. at the Irish Center located at Emlen St and Carpenter Ln in West Mt Airy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any one of the Breast Cancer 3-Day “Team Canada” members at www.the3day.org.
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