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George Joseph Maloof, Sr. (1923 - 1980)

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Birthplace: Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States
Death: November 29, 1980 (57)
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Place of Burial: Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Joseph G Maloof and Frances Maloof
Husband of Colleen J Maloof
Father of Phil Maloof; Joe Maloof; Gavin Maloof; Adrienne Maloof and George Maloof
Brother of Phillip Fred Maloof

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About George Joseph Maloof, Sr.

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George Joseph Maloof Sr. (April 11, 1923 – November 29, 1980) was an American heir and businessman.

Biography

Early life

George Joseph Maloof Sr., was born on April 11, 1923 in Las Vegas, New Mexico. His father, Joseph Maloof, an immigrant from Lebanon, was a Coors beer distributor in New Mexico.

Career

Taking over after his father suffered a heart attack in 1944, Maloof expanded into hotels, trucking and banking. He later became the owner of the Houston Rockets.

Personal life

He married Colleen Maloof. They had five children:

  • Adrienne Maloof.
  • Phil Maloof.
  • Joe Maloof.
  • Gavin Maloof.
  • George J. Maloof Jr.

Death

He died on November 29, 1980 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After his death, his sisters sued to force a liquidation of the family's holdings. Business Week estimated the family's net worth in 2000 to be more than $1 billion.

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George Joseph Maloof, Sr.'s Timeline

1923
April 11, 1923
Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States
1954
September 1, 1954
1955
November 15, 1955
1956
October 9, 1956
1961
September 4, 1961
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
1964
September 2, 1964
1980
November 29, 1980
Age 57
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
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Mount Calvary Cemetery, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States