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In Memoriam: Bill Mallon
Posted 4/27/2005
William H. “Bill” Mallon, former associate vice president for finance, died on Monday after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 74.
During his 35 years at the University of Hartford, Mallon served as bursar, business manager, assistant vice president, and associate vice president for finance. After retiring in 1992, Mallon was awarded membership in the Emeriti Association.
“You could always count on Bill to go the extra mile for the university. He was a dedicated professional and a man of the highest personal integrity,” said University Secretary Charles Condon, who was Mallon’s colleague for more than 20 years.
The university flag is being flown at half-staff in Mallon’s memory.
Mallon’s deep connection to the University of Hartford extends beyond his long and distinguished career. He earned a business degree from the university in 1965, and all five of his children graduated from the university. When he retired, the Board of Regents adopted a “Resolution of Gratitude,” stating that he had “given selflessly of his time in furthering the interests of the university and its students.”
“Bill was one of the most wonderful people I’ve ever known. He had a great depth of knowledge, compassion, and understanding, and he was always ready to provide help and guidance,” said Patricia “Paddy” Cairns, a longtime friend and colleague. It was Mallon who hired Cairns in 1977 as his secretary. She retired in 2002 as executive assistant to the president and assistant secretary of the university.
Mallon was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was an active member of St. Christopher Church in East Hartford, where he served in a variety of leadership roles. In recognition of his outstanding services to the Archdiocese, Mallon received the prestigious Archdiocesan Medal of Appreciation from the late Most Rev. John F. Whealon, Archbishop of Hartford.
Mallon is survived by his wife of 50 years, Virginia “Ginny” (Lekouses) Mallon; a son and daughter-in-law, William “Bill” J. and Kelly Mallon; four daughters and three sons-in-law: Cheryl A. Mallon, Kathleen and David Matchett, Debbie and Danny Derohanian, and Lori and Rob Houston; a sister, Jean Woods; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Thursday, April 28, from 4 to 8 p.m., at D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter St., East Hartford (860.568.9420, www.desopo.com). A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, April 29, at 10 a.m., at St. Christopher Church in East Hartford. Burial with full military honors will follow at Veterans Memorial Field-Silver Lane Cemetery in East Hartford.
Contributions in Mallon’s memory may be made to St. Christopher Church, 538 Brewer St., East Hartford.
During his 35 years at the University of Hartford, Mallon served as bursar, business manager, assistant vice president, and associate vice president for finance. After retiring in 1992, Mallon was awarded membership in the Emeriti Association.
“You could always count on Bill to go the extra mile for the university. He was a dedicated professional and a man of the highest personal integrity,” said University Secretary Charles Condon, who was Mallon’s colleague for more than 20 years.
The university flag is being flown at half-staff in Mallon’s memory.
Mallon’s deep connection to the University of Hartford extends beyond his long and distinguished career. He earned a business degree from the university in 1965, and all five of his children graduated from the university. When he retired, the Board of Regents adopted a “Resolution of Gratitude,” stating that he had “given selflessly of his time in furthering the interests of the university and its students.”
“Bill was one of the most wonderful people I’ve ever known. He had a great depth of knowledge, compassion, and understanding, and he was always ready to provide help and guidance,” said Patricia “Paddy” Cairns, a longtime friend and colleague. It was Mallon who hired Cairns in 1977 as his secretary. She retired in 2002 as executive assistant to the president and assistant secretary of the university.
Mallon was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was an active member of St. Christopher Church in East Hartford, where he served in a variety of leadership roles. In recognition of his outstanding services to the Archdiocese, Mallon received the prestigious Archdiocesan Medal of Appreciation from the late Most Rev. John F. Whealon, Archbishop of Hartford.
Mallon is survived by his wife of 50 years, Virginia “Ginny” (Lekouses) Mallon; a son and daughter-in-law, William “Bill” J. and Kelly Mallon; four daughters and three sons-in-law: Cheryl A. Mallon, Kathleen and David Matchett, Debbie and Danny Derohanian, and Lori and Rob Houston; a sister, Jean Woods; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Thursday, April 28, from 4 to 8 p.m., at D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter St., East Hartford (860.568.9420, www.desopo.com). A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, April 29, at 10 a.m., at St. Christopher Church in East Hartford. Burial with full military honors will follow at Veterans Memorial Field-Silver Lane Cemetery in East Hartford.
Contributions in Mallon’s memory may be made to St. Christopher Church, 538 Brewer St., East Hartford.
