Malachi (Mal) Furey, 66, of Tampa, FL passed away on February 23, 2023 at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Kathleen Furey, and his brother Timothy Furey. He left behind siblings, Sean (Cathy) Furey of Ponte Vedra, FL, Kevin (Lucy) Furey of Austin, TX, Brian (Wendy) Furey of Mesa, AZ, Sheila Furey (Dennis) Petrocelli of Richmond, VA and Matthew (Zhannie) Furey of Tampa, FL. and sister-in-law, Anya Furey of Omaha, NE, and 12 nieces and nephews.
Mal was born and Carroll, Iowa and graduated from Carroll Community High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He spent his early life in the restaurant industry and later life as a salesman in Tampa. He was a friend to many and a true neighbor.
The funeral Mass will be at St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church in Tampa, FL on Friday, April 21st at 11 a.m., a reception will follow the funeral mass at St. Mark’s followed by burial at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: FLCCC.net or FLCCC Alliance, 2001 L St NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036.
6 Comments
Mark Tasaki
Malachi Furey was a giant amongst men. A gentle giant. I’ll always remember his generosity of spirit and time. The world is missing a treasure. My deepest condolences to Sean, Kevin, Brian, Sheila, Matthew and families.
Aloha Mal! 🤙🏼
Thomas J. McGrath
Our world lost a great soul. I will miss my dear cousins terrific sense of humor and his outlook on the world. He was so very generous and I now possess the worlds most beautiful tie collection. He had a very keen eye for beautiful things. I will always treasure our reunion along with his brothers and sister in Omaha. Godspeed Mal, you are so loved by our family and will never be forgotten.
Crystal Brady
Oh how he could make me laugh. He was full of life and lived it to the fullest. He was a kind and beautiful soul who is gone too soon. I will treasure the times we had together until we meet again. My deepest condolences to the Furey family 💜
Crystal Brady
Oh how he could make me laugh! He was full of life and lived it to the fullest. He was a kind and beautiful soul who is gone too soon. I will treasure the times we had together until we meet again. My deepest condolences to the Furey family 💜
Nita Clements
Sometimes in life there are losses. Losses that can never be replaced. I was never ready to say goodbye. If only one more day to live to the fullest. Someday we will meet again. Forever in my mind, Forever in my heart.
Carol Gravante
My deepest condolences to the family to the family. I met Mal, I met as he passed my yard sale. He had a bike in the back of his truck. It was exactly what I was looking for. We got to talking and became friends and he told me he was gonna make me a bike just like that. I didn’t know what that meant. Two days later he called me and said your bike is ready. It was amazing and how generous he wants to just practically give me that bike. We got to know each other and I ended up buying another one from him. I posted on next-door, his generosity and so many Neighbors chimed in saying what kind of fellow and great neighbor he wants. I’m so sad to hear We got to know each other, and I ended up buying another one from him. I posted on next-door, his generosity and so many neighbors chimed in saying what a kind fellow and great neighbor he was. I’m so sad to hear this. That we have lost him on earth but happy his homecoming has been so joyful now
I know that he isn’t here but I’m happy to where know he is.