Obituaries
Carmen A. Malone, 56
Carmen A. Malone, 56, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, April 13, 2010 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Dunmore, PA, Carmen was the son of Genevieve A. (Gatto) Malone of Lancaster, and the late Benjamin D. Malone.
A 1971 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Carmen was a manager for all sports teams.
Carmen was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Carmen Malone served honorably in the United States Air Force for 30 years. He entered active duty in 1974 and was initially assigned to Titan II missile combat crew duty with the 308th Strategic Missile Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. During his time in the 308th, Carmen served as a Missile Facilities Technician (MFT), and he filled the positions of line, instructor, and evaluator MFT. In 1984 and 1985, Carmen was hand-selected to represent the 308th at the Strategic Air Command’s Missile Competition, commonly referred to as Olympic Arena. In this prestigious position, Carmen represented his Wing with distinction, and in 1985 helped lead his team to Best in Strategic Air Command honors, signifying him as the Command’s top MFT. In 1992, Carmen transferred to the 341st Strategic Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, MT. While there he served with honors in a variety of key missile maintenance positions, culminating as Maintenance Superintendent, 341st Field Missile Maintenance Squadron. In 1993, while still at the 341st, Carmen’s superb leadership was
recognized by promotion to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, the Air Force’s highest enlisted grade. Following this assignment, Carmen was transferred to Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO, to serve on the Air Force Space Command’s Inspector Team. In this capacity, Carmen led inspection teams which evaluated Space and Missile units worldwide to ensure compliance with the highest operational and nuclear safety standards. Chief Malone was the assigned as Maintenance Superintendent, 341 Missile Wing, Malmstrom AFB MT, providing daily supervision and oversight for the repairs and inspections on 200 remote Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) and 20 Launch Control Facilities ensuring the safe and secure operations of this nation’s most critical nuclear assets. His final assignment was Chief of Inspections, Air Force Space Command, Inspector General, Peterson AFB CO charged with the responsibility of verifying the safe, secure and effective operations of entire ICBM force and this nations important Space Operations. In 2004, following 30 years of exceptional service to the Air Force and his country, Carmen retired from the Air Force and returned to his home in Lancaster, PA.
Carmen was the epitome of the professional Air Force Non Commissioned Officer, and he viewed the Air Force as his second family. Respected alike from the youngest airmen to the most senior officers, Carmen set the standard for excellence. He possessed the rare ability to set and enforce the highest standards for his troops, while at the same time treating them with the utmost dignity and respect. For this he earned their unending loyalty, and in doing so inspired an entire generation of young airmen and officers to aspire to his unmatched level of dedication and service.
A member of the Air Force N.C.O Club, on his rare off-duty time, Carmen enjoyed working on cars, and he was particularly proud of the silver Corvette he owned while at Little Rock, which he always maintained in pristine condition. He also occasionally enjoyed golf, travel, and fishing, but his real loves were his family and the Air Force, and to both of these he dedicated his life.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his sister, Mary Ann Malone, of Lancaster, nieces and nephews, Benjamin D. Malone, III, Melissa R. Saunders, Timothy P. Malone, Jr., aunts, uncles, and cousins, Amber M. Rhoads, Jeffrey D. Schwanger, and Kody M. Scruton. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Benjamin and Timothy.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602 on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Daniel Mitzel as Celebrant. Viewings will be held at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602 on Tuesday from 2 until 4 PM and 6 until 8 PM, and on Wednesday from 9:30 until 10:30 AM. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7:45 PM. Interment will take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Carmen’s memory may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.
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November 18, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May “the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort and soothe your heart. His promises, found in the Holy Scriptures, can offer much hope. It assures us at John 5:28,29 that our loved ones will be remembered and brought back to life in the resurrection. Please allow God’s Word to strengthen you and help you to endure this most difficult time.
I remember Carmen a a wonderful young man when I taught him at St. Anne School. May God bless his family . May he have peace with Jesus in Heaven.
Peace and all good.
George R. Garbrick
I worked with Carmen from 1997 – 1999. I served as the Inspector General for Air Force Space Command and Carmen was my Chief of Inspections. He was my "right hand man" for all of our inspection matters. In that capacity we logged a lot of time and miles traveling the breadth of the U.S. and to locations in foreign countries. Among Carmen’s strengths were his firm understandings of our weapon systems and his insights into organizational challenges and activities. He also had a keen sense for what made troops tick. I never questioned his sage advice.
He served our country and our Air Force proudly and with distinction!
I am so sorry to hear of his passing, he was a good friend.
Colonel Timothy A. Roberts (retired) USAF
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was one of our own.
Respectfully,
SMSgt (Ret) Mike Parsons
To Mrs. Malone and Mary Ann Malone:
I graduated from LCHS in 1971 with Carmen however we did not follow each other’s lives since that time. When my mother told me that Carmen passed away, I wanted to visit here and tell you how much of a great person he was when we were at LCHS. He was quiet, polite, respectful and commanded attention. I read his piece here and it perfectly describes him to a T. I was touched reading about his life and I know you are so proud of him. I’m so sorry.
Sincerely, Terry Pegoretti-Shelly
1810 Hossler Rd, Manheim PA 17545
To Mary and Mother,
Carmen is in our prayers here at St. Anne’s and my 2nd grade class. I will keep you both in my prayers, too. Carmen was a very special person.
Love,
Miss Kaylor
To Carmen’s Mother, family, & friends,
Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you. Barbara and I knew Carmen at Little Rock when we were ALL a lot younger. But, even then he was the consummate professional. He sure taught me a lot, both when he was an instructor and when he was an evaluator. He definitely made this world a better place.
Again, our prayers are with you. Carmen, rest in peace. You’ve earned it.
Rob & Barbara Gaston
Prattville AL
Dear Mrs. Malone,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the passing of your dear son, Carmen. Siang Hua enjoyed his company through the years and I enjoyed getting to know him, even though briefly. He will surely be missed for he was dearly loved as a kind and caring friend. May you find comfort and peace in your memory of so fine a man as was your son, Carmen.
love,
Siang Hua and Joanne S. Wang
To Jay and family, Mary and I are so sorry for your loss. Carmen was a great man. He loved his parents and his country as only a special person can do. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. We are especially sorry we can’t be there. Our prayers are with you always.
Anthony and Mary Cantafio
There are no words that can sum up the loss or the pain of losing such a great son, man, patriot and most importantly a person who I called a friend. I had the great honor working with Carmen when we were both stationed at Malmstrom AFB, Mt. I knew if I ever needed help both on or off duty I could depend on him.
Carmen may you Rest in Peace and I know that you will never be forgotten.
Michael DeRosa CMSgt, USAF
Carmen was a good friend and coworker. I know that he will be missed by everyone that knew him. “CONATA SUSTINEMUS” is the motto of the enlisted men and women of the Strategic Air Command; it means SUSTIAN THE EFFORT. CMSGT Carmen Malone was a living example of that motto. I had the honor of working with and knowing Carmen in the 308 SMW at Little Rock AFB. He was one of the finest Missile Facilities Technicians I knew, I had to privilege to evaluate his performance when I served as the Senior Standardization Evaluation Missile Facilities Technician. I valued his knowledge and friendship. I know that his family will miss him
SMSGT Gene A. Harris Retired
Jay and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Carmen’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Tony Serine and daughters Rachael, Val and Nettie.
To Carmen’s "Mom" and Family,
We are all so sorry for your loss of your beautiful son. He was a very special person, who was admired and loved by everyone that met him. I know "Mom" was very special to him and I am sure you will miss him greatly. I wish there
were words that could convey how terrible we all feel. If ever we can do anything for you, please call or write. My nephew was in the Air Force with Carmen. Carmen is in our prayers always, as his family also.
Prayers & Sympathy
Ken & Elsie Maholtz
311 Early Ave.
Ridgway, Pa. 15853
