Obituaries

James “Bert” Malloy, age 83, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed on April 2, 2026 at Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie. He was born on July 6, 1942, in Sault Ste. Marie to Melvin and Margaret (Sylvester) Malloy.

He was raised by the Pingatore Family, attending St. Joseph’s Catholic School, excelling in ice hockey and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Following a tour with the U.S. Air Force as military police (MP), he moved to Appleton, Wisconsin, working primarily as an 18-wheel semi-truck driver with Foremost Dairies, CW Transport, and Hennes as member of Teamsters Local 563. A.K.A. “Honky-Tonk”. Bert enjoyed the road listening to the likes of Cash, Twitty, and Rich before returning to his family in Appleton, and riding his motorcycles, camping, and boating.

The consummate charmer, he was best known by friends and family for his kind gestures, soft demeanor, humor, and “words of wisdom” as he often described, imparting guidance through simple yet masterful insight “a little enthusiasm goes a long way; the first 100 years are the hardest,” and often reassuring those surrounding, the honor of their presence bestowed upon him “while not an everyday occasion, a pleasant one when it occurs.”

Bert loved his family and friends, Jennifer, brothers “Tom” and “Bobo,” and sister Lucille, whom he had fond memories of taking to Detroit Tigers games and meeting their favorite baseball player Al Kaline. He was a proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Bert is survived by his sons, Brian (Joann Santiago) Malloy and Patrick Malloy; their mother and life-friend, Joan Malloy; grandchildren, Kayla (Diego Miguel) Malloy, James Malloy, and Ryan Malloy; brother, John “Bobo” (Kathy) Malloy; sister, Joan Crane; brother-in-law, Daniel White; former in-laws, Jeanie and Larry Wellnitz; and many cherished nieces and nephews.

Bert was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Margaret (Sylvester) and Dee Malloy; brother, Thomas “Tom” Edward Malloy; and sister, Lucille White.

Remembrance and farewell will be held at a later date.

The Malloy family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff and friends at Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie.

Condolences may be given to the family at www.familylifefh.com.