John O'Malley

MADISON-John L. OMalley, passed away on Christmas, Dec. 25, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 22, 1930, the son of John Joseph and Ida Ruth (Mawhinney) OMalley. He married Barbara Gray on June 10, 1950. John graduated from Central High School in 1949. He worked for Motor Transport for 25 years and then worked for Care Cab before retiring. John enjoyed taking long drives, watching his grandchildrens activities, playing Bingo, parades and watching the eagles at Sauk Prairie. John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara; children, Patrick (Nancy) OMalley, Daniel (Alvina) OMalley, Ruthann (Steven) Drifke; John (Donna) OMalley, Shane (JoAnn) OMalley; 10 grandchildren, Casey, Brian and Emily OMalley, Melanie (Joe) Squires, Caitlin and Holly Drifke, Brianna and Makayla OMalley, Jordan and Tamia OMalley; sister, June (Sanford) Herrling; and brother-in-law, Frank (Eileen) Gray. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael OMalley; two brothers; and a sister. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, with the Rev. John Bergson presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. A special thank you to the doctors and nursing staff at Dean East and Oncology Clinics, St. Marys Hospital, City of Madison Emergency Response Teams and HospiceCare. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Service: Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, with the Rev. John Bergson presiding.