John E. Malley

John E. Malley, 68, of Wareham, passed away on March 21, 2026. Born in Quincy, he was the son of the late Edmund and Kathleen (Alvero) Malley. A skilled carpenter by trade, John was also a shellfish farmer for many years. He was a dedicated volunteer at Foster Parrots and enjoyed painting, sculpting, sandcastles and snow sculptures, and reading historical books.

John was the beloved husband of Karen J. (Landenberger) Malley; stepfather of Andrea Waterman and Kristopher Dees; grandfather of Alekzander Donovan, Alaina Albonetty, Addison Waterman, Stella Dees, Nora Dees, and Layla Dees; great-grandfather of Henry Black; brother of Michael, Edmund, and Anna Malley; and an uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Respectfully, services are private.

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