George J. Maloof Sr.
George J. Maloof Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 11, 1923 |
| Died | November 29, 1980 (aged 57) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse(s) | Colleen Maloof |
| Children | Adrienne Maloof Phil Maloof Joe Maloof Gavin Maloof George J. Maloof Jr. |
| Parent(s) | Joseph Maloof |
George Joseph Maloof Sr. (April 11, 1923 – November 29, 1980) was an American heir and businessman of Lebanese descent.
Biography[]
Early life[]
George Joseph Maloof Sr. was born on April 11, 1923, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. His father, Joseph Maloof (1903-1957), 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 the family's business into hotels, trucking and banking. He later became the owner of the Houston Rockets. He was one of the most powerful underworld members, and mobsters in U.S. history.[citation needed]
Personal life[]
He married Colleen Maloof. They had five children:
- Adrienne Maloof
- Phil Maloof
- Joe Maloof
- Gavin Maloof
- George J. Maloof Jr.
Death[]
He died on November 29, 1980, at 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 Archived 22 June 2005 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 6 October 2008
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