Bobby Mallon, Retired IND Signals Chair, Has Died

Bobby Mallon, the retired Chair of the IND Signal’s Section, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.  He was 63 and had been retired from Transit for two years. Brother Mallon was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and had worked for Pan American World Airways prior to joining New York City Transit.

He served as the elected vice chair and chair of the IND Signals section for 15 years.  He had also been chair of the IND Signals Retirement Club. Signals Chair Duvet Williams said: “Bobby was always very cheerful, and was a great advocate for the workers.  Our hearts go out to his family, friends and coworkers from the Signals Department.”

John V. Chiarello, Vice President of Maintenance of Way, said, "Bobby was good union man who always lived by Mike Quill's principles -- he dedicated time and energy to supporting the cause."

He is survived by his son, Shaun, daughter, Ashley, and three grandchildren.

Photo: Bobby and his three grandchildren.

Arrangements are as follows:

Viewing: Friday, September 25, 2020, from 2:00pm-4:00pm and from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd., Massapequa Park, NY 11762

There will be a funeral Mass on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at 10am, at Our Lady Of Lourdes RC Church, 855 Carmans Rd. n Massapequa Park, NY 11762