MALTA – Francis X. “Fran” Malone, 61, of Malta, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 31, 2019. Fran was born in Philadelphia, and had spent the last 15 years in Malta. He was employed by General Electric Co. for many years. Fran enjoyed traveling and RV-ing with his family. He was known as “the mayor” to his family and friends as he always talked to everyone and made friends with everyone. He will be greatly missed.
Fran is survived by his wife of 15 years, Linda Peart Malone; his daughter Melissa Malone of Vermont; his stepdaughter Jennifer LaPorte of Malta; his stepson Jeffrey LaPorte of Clifton Park; and his siblings Maureen Sarcewicz, Michael, James Jr., Janine Pollack, Kevin, Christopher, and Matthew. He was predeceased by his parents James Malone and Regina McLaughlin Malone; and by his siblings MaryAnn Malone Ellis, Danny Ellis, and Kathleen Malone
A gathering to celebrate Fran’s life will be held on Saturday, June 8th from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Ukrainian-American Citizens Club, 1 Pulaski St, Cohoes. Relatives and friends are invited. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .
John and Sally Antoniak
June 4, 2019 at 6:27 amWe love you, Fran. You will never leave our hearts.
Laurie Breedlove
June 4, 2019 at 6:41 amWe love you Fran and will always carry you in our hearts.
Laurie and Greg
Cindy Chandler
June 4, 2019 at 8:19 amSo sorry you were a wonderful father to Melissa Malone
Annie LaPorte
June 4, 2019 at 8:50 amLinda
I am so sorry I know that he will be missed.
Jon Morse
June 4, 2019 at 9:10 amRest in Peace “G” you will be missed
Steve Morgan
June 4, 2019 at 11:39 amRest In Peace Fran. Deepest condolences to the Family. You will be missed Fran
Lori
June 4, 2019 at 2:02 pmLinda, Jeff and Jen – we’re so sorry for your loss.. our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lori and Ken Panetta
Duane Clinton
June 4, 2019 at 2:48 pmRest in Peace Fran you were a great friend Deepest condolences to your family you will be missed
Linda Malone
June 4, 2019 at 3:20 pmFran you were my world words can not even say how much you will be missed. You were a wonderful husband, father and freind.
You will be in my heart forever.
Love you Fran
Jennifer LaPorte
June 4, 2019 at 6:05 pmFran-o, I always called you ❤️
You were the best stepfather a girl could ask for. I can’t even begin to imagine not having you in my life anymore. Thank you for being such a great husband to my Mother and for being such a big part of my life the last 15 years. You’ll always be in my heart and thoughts and missed forever. Jennifer
Melissa Malone
June 4, 2019 at 6:21 pmmy dad has been very strong spacial friend he means everything to me I miss my dad more then anything else . my heart melts when I’m with him . I wish I could’ve said to my dad to give him a big bear hug and say I love you dad u mean everything to me . I love all the memories we had together for a dad and a daughter . all I remember u used to take me out for dinner all the time and going shopping together . I remember when my mom go into surgerys and u take me so I won’t be nervers about my mom’s surgerys . my dad is very impressed intelligent dad I couldn’t ask for a dad like u . I’ll never forget you I remember when I was born u held me in your arms and u always call me your little princess . I wish u were here for me . when I had my 9th surgery u always supported me all the way through . I love you dad I really mean it
Homer
June 4, 2019 at 7:21 pmRest in peace big guy. Your family will be our prayers.
Chet Melius
June 5, 2019 at 5:22 amRest in Peace Fran
You were a awesome friend and always willing to help me and teach me new things at GE
Deepest condolences to your family
You will be missed greatly
Cory Fitzpatrick
June 5, 2019 at 7:22 amFran, I just wanted to thank you again for all your kind wisdom and frank discussions over the years.
It’s hard to believe we worked together for over a quarter of a century, with some of that work bringing us on journeys to other countries.
I truly appreciate all that you taught me, not only in manufacturing / machining, but in life. You were a great mentor to everyone.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Cory and Josie Fitzpatrick
BILL KIELEY
June 5, 2019 at 10:15 amMay your happiest memories help ease you through this very sad time.
Fran will most definitely be missed by all who had the privileged to know him.
Theresa & BILL KIELEY / GE
Jodi and Mark Pollock
June 5, 2019 at 12:47 pmWhat a wonderful, fun, and kind man. You will be sorely missed, Fran. We are broken hearted from this loss . Our love to the Malone family
Mitchell Brook
June 5, 2019 at 12:54 pmI’ve met him many times over the years through Janine and Paul. He was always friendly and kind. My condolences to all.
Frank hevenerfrank
June 6, 2019 at 8:34 amMiss you many special times together from the time we were kids telephone conversation and special occasions you were always there brothers from fox Chase my prayers are with you and your family as l know this will be very hard for them the special love you with wife and daughter share
Melissa
June 6, 2019 at 11:23 ammy dad inspires me with everything . you are my whole world you’ve been amazing father to me . I just can’t believe your in my heart . in the past 15 years u are very hard working . every year for my birthdays you are my soul mate and more then a friend . I love your family Malone is has been increadable to have . thanks to u fir thanksgiving and Christmas and my birthdays u are my whole world . I really miss my grandmother Malone and u are my everything to me I’ll never forget about you that u taught me so many things since the day I was born . you are everything in my world . I think of u everyday . I wish I was with u it makes me cry because I thought of you I miss you dad . I have nothing for father’s day but u are in my heart of everything u had to me
Tom Richichi
June 7, 2019 at 6:56 amWe only worked together for a short time at ES, but I learned a lot from you. Thank you for that. I will never forget the horseradish pickles you shared with me. My condolences to your family, rest in peace.
Kevin Frazier
June 7, 2019 at 12:27 pmI’m saddened to hear about Fran passing.
To his family I’m sorry for your loss.
When I think about the conversations we had while working together I cant help but smile.
Rest in peace Fran.
Jim
June 7, 2019 at 1:27 pmRIP my friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Cathy and Brian
June 9, 2019 at 2:24 pmFran man, words cannot express our love for you, so much fun and laughter over the last 15 years. We take comfort in knowing you will share your wisdom with the new friends you make in heaven. We will miss you and you are forever in our hearts.