William James Malone

William James Malone, born at home in a Massachusetts Blizzard, January 19, 1934. His Father Joe was a well known bartender and his mother Mary was a waitress. He and his brothers Joe and Johnny proudly served in the Marines during the Korean War. After his military service Billy attended Fort Lewis College, in Durango where he fell in love with Colorado. After he met his wife, Peggy (Frances Cirignano) they moved to the Carbondale area where Billy worked as a civil engineer on the Ruedi Dam in Basalt. The young family of 6 eventually moved to Castle Rock Colorado where they spent 20 years raising Quarter Horses, dogs, a few goats, a cow or two, an occasional pig and four kids. At the end of the ‘90’s Billy and Peggy relocated to Fruita where they lived happily until the day he died.

Billy passed on Sept. 29, with his loving wife beside him. He is survived by his sons: Sean, Brian, and Danny, and daughter Beth. His grandchildren: Mark, Joseph, Jessica, Caitlin, Charissa, and Wyatt Malone and many friends far and wide.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Hope West Hospice of Grand Junction, Colorado. We could not have done the past month without their care and support. Many thanks from the family, as he will be forever missed.

As Billy would say, “A toast to those who wish us well, and those who don’t can go to hell.”

A rosary for Billy will be held Monday, October 16, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1210 17 1/2 Rd., Fruita, CO 81521. A memorial mass will occur Monday, October 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM, 1210 17 1/2 Rd., Fruita, CO 81521. An inurnment with military honors will occur Monday, October 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Elmwood Cemetery, 1175 17 1/4 Rd., Fruita, CO 81521.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.callahan-edfast.com for the Malone family.