George J. Maloof, Sr.
| George J. Maloof, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 11, 1923 Las Vegas, New Mexico |
| Died |
November 29, 1980 Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Children |
Adrienne Maloof Phil Maloof Joe Maloof Gavin Maloof George J. Maloof, Jr.. |
| Parent(s) |
Joseph Maloof Colleen Maloof |
George Joseph Maloof, Sr. (1923–1980) 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.
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He died on November 29, 1980 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[1] After his death, his sisters sued to force a liquidation of the family's holdings.[2] Business Week estimated the family's net worth in 2000 to be more than $1 billion.[3]
See also
Notes
- ↑ Washington Post Obituary Accessed 6 October 2008
- ↑ The Flying Maloof Brothers New York Times Magazine 15 February 2004 Accessed 6 October 2008
- ↑ Kings and Their Court Albuquerque Tribune 19 April 2003 Accessed 6 October 2008