George J. Maloof, Sr.
| George J. Maloof Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 11, 1923 Las Vegas, New Mexico |
| Died | November 29, 1980 (aged 57) 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. (April 11, 1923 – November 29, 1980) was an American heir and businessman.
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.
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.
He married Colleen Maloof. They had five children:
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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