Joseph M. Maloof

Joseph, M. Maloof, 73, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2023 at his home in Pennellville, NY.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 5, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at Traub Funeral Home in Central Square.

Joseph was born in Tully, NY on September 5, 1950 to the late Joseph and Grace Gray.. He and worked as a Yard Foreman at Comstock Michigan Fruit in Red Creek, NY. He and Laurie both enjoyed their jobs at the factory before it’s closing in the early 2000’s. 

Joe was always joking around and could be quite stubborn at times; but inside he was a caring and loving man. Years ago, he was even featured as a local hero in a newspaper article; after he rescued livestock animals from a burning barn. He enjoyed old cars, selling at flea markets, and attending auctions. Fishing was also one of Joe’s biggest hobbies, as well as deer hunting in his younger days.

Joseph is survived by his life partner of over 25 years; Laurie House, his children; Staci Deckard, Michael Maloof, Joseph E Maloof, J.R. House, and Jonathan House, his siblings; Richard (Linda) Maloof, Marylou Gibbs, Judy Gibbs, and Charles Gray, the mother of some of his children; Cathy Maloof, and 3 grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. 

Besides his parents, Joseph is predeceased by a grandchild, and some of his brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Heart Association in Joe’s honor. 
Arrangements are entrusted to Traub Funeral Home where memories and words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.traubfh.com.

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