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Malverne Historical Society
P.O. Box 393
Malverne, NY 11565
ph: 516.792.1910
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We recently shared in the grief of the loss of Peg Paone. Peg was one of
the founding members of the Malverne Historical Society. As a lifetime
member of the HS she had served as President, Vice President, Secretary,
and Trustee, Historian as well as attending most Sundays and programs at
the Landers Restoration.

Along with her many years with the Historical Society, Peg also served as
president, and member of almost every volunteer group in Malverne. ( she
was a den mother, member book clubs, the Woman’s Club, Our Lady of
Lourdes Altar Society and thrift shop to name a few…) Last year, at the
age of 85 she said that she was thinking of slowing down on her activities.

It seemed that Peg’s task in life was to give back as much as she could
and she did. Peg was an inspiration to many who knew her. This past
Saturday as we listened to her favorite son-in-law Frank and Father Frank
from Our Lady of Lourdes shared stories of Peg you knew that she was
someone special. But those of us who were there already knew that about
her. The Peg Paone’s of this world are far and few between.

Peg had a great calming effect on me and was able to share her
experiences and advice on any situation. At times when I would lash out
and say something out of anger and frustration before thinking things
through Peg in her mentoring way would always take me aside and quietly
show me where I went wrong and how I should have handled the
situation.

For me, I will remember Peg as having a great smile and positive attitude,
supportive with everyone around her, well read on history and current
events, a great conversationalist and story teller, a great baker known for
her treats she brought to the historical society, her endless enthusiasm
and energetic personality were infectious. I will also remember her as the
ultimate task master. Until her last days she was giving instructions on
historical society projects and even her own funeral.

My only regret is that the history that Peg gained through her years in
Malverne are now lost and we will never be told to future Malvernites. We
have lost a valued friend, neighbor and true historian of Malverne’s past.

Peg's Memorial will be Sunday November 8th
from 1 -3 at the historical house – Robert