Occupation Businessman | Name George Maloof, | |
Died November 29, 1980Albuquerque, New Mexico Children Adrienne MaloofPhil MaloofJoe MaloofGavin MaloofGeorge J. Maloof, Jr.. Parent(s) Joseph MaloofColleen Maloof | ||
George Joseph Maloof Sr. (April 11, 1923 – November 29, 1980) was an American heir and businessman.
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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:
Death
He died on November 29, 1980 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After his death, his sisters sued to force a liquidation of the family's holdings. Business Week estimated the family's net worth in 2000 to be more than $1 billion.
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George J. Maloof Sr. Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA