Birth date: Feb 15, 1926 Death date: Oct 19, 2018
John Joseph Molloy, 92, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully at Imboden Creek Living Center in Decatur. John was born February 15, 1926 in Decatur, IL, the son of John Earl and Ruth (Patterson) Molloy. John was a veteran of t Read Obituary
Blessings and sympathy to the Molloy family on the loss of your dear Jack Molloy, brother of Jim. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Dear Janet, Sandy and Jill, I am so sorry for your loss and sorry to have missed the funeral. I heard that Jack was in failing health in mid-October and was planning to visit him this coming week after I returned from the Middle East. It would’ve been a joy for me to see him one last time and a joy to see the three of you together at the memorial. Words cannot express how much Jack meant to me. I learned lessons working on his carpentry crew that have stayed with me my entire life. I would not be exaggerating to say that the experience he gave me enriched my architectural career immeasurably. I actually understood how buildings went together! It sounds so pretty simple, but most of the people in my profession do not have this skill that I learned on Jack’s construction crews. The second thing I learned was the value of hard work. I seem to remember that we worked from 7 AM to 5 PM six days a week with one half hour for lunch for which he paid four 57 ½ hours of work. We were not allowed to sit down, and we had always keep moving.Jack was not the easiest boss, and he was very stubborn. I could relate a lot of stories that I look back on with great fondness. I think about him so many times during my consulting work. We are impacted by the people we meet whether we know it or not. Jack’s impact on me is something of which I have always been aware. May he rest in peace, and may you find joy in his memory and in the knowledge that he is once again with Dottie.Love, Steve Kelley
At one time, I lived in the apartment next to Kelly. I got to know Mr. Molloy through her. In the years since her passing, I would run into him at various places, and he would always remember me. Please know how sad I was to hear this news. He was a wonderful man, very kind. May our Heavenly Father keep all who knew and loved him in the palm of His hand as we navigate life on this earth without him.
We are all so very saddened by your loss. As most of you know, Jack lived next door to us for several years as our 3 kids were growing up & we missed him dearly when he moved. He was an extended part of our family…..he helped Matt build our shed, was always chatting with us outside, introduced us to our good “summer” friends-Julie & the kids, and was just a constant presence in our lives. “Grandpa Jack” was well loved in “the hood” & will forever be a special part of our lives. Much love & hugs to you all today.
Dear Janet, Sandy and Jill, Marsha and I are so sad for your loss. As you know, Jack was a wonderful man—and he had a wonderful wife. I have many, many fond memories dating back as long as I can remember of all the visits and activities between our families—trips to Chicago to see plays, backyard cook-outs—and of course church 3 times a week. And Jack was always a patient “boss” while I helped build houses during summers and winters in the late ‘60s. I learned a lot of valuable lessons working with Jack and his crew. We are sorry that we won’t be able to get to Decatur—we will be flying today to Arizona on a long-planned trip to visit our daughter Beth—but we will be thinking about all of you,
Jack built my house. He was so helpful through the whole process and we even had fun. He was a very classy guy. He will be missed.So sorry for your loss.
I worked with Jack many years —–I was secretary to Ed Hull at Hull’s Cabinet Shop, and always enjoyed
visiting with Jack, not only about the cabinets for houses he was building, but also his love for movies and music.
We would compare movies that we had seen and concerts locally.
He was always complimentary, cheerful, and optomistic, we looked forward to his visits, business and otherwise.
A great friend, he will be truly missed.
Dear Janet, Sandy, Jill and family, I am so very sorry for your loss of your father. He was such a kind and friendly man, who did so much with his life and had many friends. He was always in a good mood no matter the circumstances. He didn’t let that foot/ankle injury get him down. He was a true family man. I am thankful that I knew Jack and your family. I’m sending all my love to you. (I so wish I could attend Jack’s Visitation, but I recently fell and broke some ribs.)
Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to you. “Grandpa Jack” was such a sweet man.
Our deepest condolences and prayers for your family.
