It is with great sadness that the family of Rick Maly announces his passing on June 26, 2025, at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife, Janet, his 4 children, Chad, Angie (Eric), Sara (Patrick) and Beth (Scott), his 12 grandchildren, Riley, Abby, Katie, Brynn, Carson, Luke, Grant, Lauren, Megan, Tyler, Molly and Camryn; brothers Don & Mike, sisters Marlene & Kathy, and many nieces and nephews and friends whom he shared many laughs with.

Rick always had a bit of a crazy streak to go along with his big heart. Rick was one of many kindred souls in the great Purcell class of '69. Rick was a proud Marine, enlisting during Vietnam in 1969, serving till 1973. After serving his country, he entered the fire service in the CFD Recruit class of 1975. Rick was a dedicated firefighter for 25 years and loved the fire department. In the CFD, Rick was promoted to the rank of Driver, Lieutenant, and up to Captain. As Captain of Engine 32, he became a great leader and mentor. It has been said, "He was the hardest-working, most duty-bound individual I've ever known."  He would literally walk through fire for friends, family, and even folks he did not know.

Rick is a 1994 Ohio Valor Award recipient and received a Medal of Honor for his heroic actions as a firefighter. In 2000, Rick retired from the Cincinnati Fire Department, where he served with honor and distinction, risking his life many times, and his body bore the scars as testament to his dedication. He worked his days off from the fire department, welding, steel fabrication, and erection. He did it for the love of his family to provide them with a good life.

He played as hard as he worked, and he worked HARD! He had great adventures. The years of toil and fun took their toll, however, and he suffered from Alzheimer's in his later years. We will remember him as a good man and a great father to his children. Celebrate his life and remember that he is off on his next adventure, or 10th life as he lived through the 9 he was given here on earth, and I am sure he will have a good story about that when we meet again.

Rest in Peace, Rick, you certainly deserve it!

Please join us for the Celebration of Rick's Life on Saturday, July 19, from 12 pm- 5 pm at Gilligan's Brewery, 400 Wyoming Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215.

For those who would like to join, a catholic mass will be held just prior, starting at 11 am, St. James of the Valley Catholic Church, 411 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH 45215.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Cincinnati Fire Department Memorial in Rick's name at cincinnatifirefoundation.org

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory  is caring for the Maly family during this difficult time.  Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.