Joseph G. Malloy

Joseph (Joe) Gerald Malloy of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away at his home on May 17, 2023. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1230 Merle Hay Rd in Des Moines followed by burial service at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, Adel, Iowa.

Joe was born to Marcus and Beatrice (Duffy) Malloy on April 15, 1938. He was blessed to grow up on a farm outside of Joice, Iowa, with his four siblings, James, Mary Ann, Eleanor and Sharon. After graduating from Joice High School, Joe attended Mason City Junior College and the University of Iowa.

Following college, Joe joined the U.S. Navy where he served our country for two years at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida, and aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga CVA-60. He was honorably discharged in August 1965.

After this military service, Joe worked for General Motors Acceptance Corp. before joining the surgical instrument division of American Hospital Supply Corp in 1969. This began a 30-year career in medical and surgical equipment sales. In 1976, he cofounded Midwest Surgical, Inc. where he served as president until he retired in 1999.

In retirement, Joe spent much of his time enjoying the outdoors. Joe could typically be found on his favorite John Deere tractor mowing not only his yard but also helping neighbors, as well as mowing the grounds of St. Theresa Church.

Joe is survived by his loving family including Susan Malloy, his wife of 37 years; daughters, Dawn (Mark) Buzynski and Meghan Malloy (Chris Disbro); son, Matthew Malloy; grandchildren, Hailey and Lindsey Buzynski, Judah Malloy, Luca and Zipporah Disbro; and many nieces and nephews. Joe is also survived by sisters, Mary Ann Brown and Sharon Rydeen. He is preceded in death by both his parents, brother, James Malloy and sister, Eleanor Madden.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Joseph G. Malloy Memorial Fund at St. Theresa Catholic Church and online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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