Seekonk, MA – Bernard “Barney” J. Mallon, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances E. (Tetreault) Mallon for sixty-three beautiful years, and joined her on what would have been their seventy-fifth wedding anniversary. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Bernard J., Sr. and Blanche (Jacques) Mallon, and raised in Pawtucket.
Barney graduated in 1948 from St. Raphael Academy and continued his studies at Northeastern University, Boston. He relocated to Seekonk, MA, in 1958 and was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish, (formerly St. Mary’s) where he was active with their Adventure Youth Group. He was a veteran of U.S. Army Reserve and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. Barney worked many jobs to support his growing family, including his role as a traffic manager at the former Monahan Transportation, Warwick, for many years. He then enjoyed his “retirement years” working at Segregansett Country Club, Taunton, MA, until he was eighty-eight years young! He was a member of both, the American Legion, Post 20, Cranston and Knights of Columbus, Council #3623 of Riverside. Barney was a class act, dubbed the “Karaoke King of Seekonk” and was infamous for his rendition of the Timbuktu joke. He was a talented square dance caller who had a love for bowling and enjoyed his fair share of golf. Barney discovered his talent of painting at eighty-one years of age, and it quickly became his latest passion. Barney’s humor was infectious, and his presence was a delight. His kindness, compassion and quick-witted jokes will be missed “forever and a day” by his loved ones.
He is survived by twelve children, Denise Mallon-Hull, Corinne Sylvia (Stephen), Susan Mallon, Cheryl Masse (Gregory), Debra Mallon, Joyce Kelly, Laurie Pasqual (Joseph), Kimberly Mallon, Carolyn Moore (William), Bernard “Joey” J. Mallon, III (Mary), Christopher Mallon, and Gregory Mallon (Michelle); twenty-four grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the grandfather of the late David Mallon, great-grandfather of the late Brianna Kelly, brother of the late Blanche Pollock, Rita, William, Frank and Arthur Mallon, and father-in-law of the late Dr. Michael Hull and Edward Kelly.
Relatives and friends were welcomed to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, June 17th at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Coyle Dr., Seekonk. Calling hours were held on Monday, July 16th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment with Military Honors at St. Stephen Cemetery, Attleboro, was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Saint Raphael Academy, 123 Walcott St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 would be appreciated. Online condolences and photo sharing welcomed at www.trippfuneralhome.com
