William 'Inky' Malloy Sr., 70
CHESHIRE, Mass. — William "Inky" Malloy Sr., 70, of Cheshire, died on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield with his wife by his side.
He was born in Adams on Aug. 22, 1950, a son of the late Louis and Mary Gardner Malloy. He attended schools in Adams, including the former Notre Dame Elementary School.
Inky was a self-employed logger, and farmer, having owned and operated William Malloy & Sons for many years until retiring. He was a member of the Eastern Draft Horse Association and loved passing his knowledge down to his children and grandchildren.
Inky loved fishing and hunting as well as watching the horses work while having an occasional beer. His biggest passion in life was his family he absolutely adored his wife, loved his children and would do anything for them but his grandchildren kept him young and he loved them dearly.
He is survived by his mother-in-law, Mary A. Robert, who he cherished, of Adams; his wife, the former Lisa A. Robert, whom he married on Jan. 13,1979; two sons, William R. Malloy Jr. of Cheshire and Gary A. Malloy Sr. and his wife, Tammy, of Adams; three daughters, Heather Malloy of Indianapolis, Katrina Malloy of Adams and Megan Watts and her husband, Kenny, of Adams; five brothers, Louis Malloy Jr., Joseph Malloy Sr., Bernard Malloy, Ronald Malloy and Gene Malloy; one sister, Rose Schaffrick; nine grandchildren; Cassie and Taylor Scott of Indiana, William, Mackenna and Bethanie Malloy, all of Cheshire, and Gary and Deseray Malloy and Angela and Kenneth Watts, all of Adams; and many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Robert, James and John Malloy and by two sisters, Theresa Whitmore and Mary Jane Ferris.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services and burial will be private for the family.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. at PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams. Due to current restrictions, admittance to the funeral home may take longer, and all attending are required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing.
To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go to www.paciorekfuneral.com.
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