Daniel J. Malone of Irving, Texas passed away on July 17, 2013 at the age of 75. Dan is survived by his wife, Helen-Rose Saver Malone. They celebrated their 53rd wedding Anniversary on July 16, 2013. He is also survived by his sister Mary Ellen Zinn (Bob), sister-in-law Barbara Cianelli (Ron), Lois Malone (Jim-deceased), Rose Anne Malone (deceased), 5 nieces, 4 nephews and 9 great grand-nieces and 4 great grand-nephews. Dan's aviation career began as a NAVCAD in Pensacola, Florida in 1958. After 8 years as a Navy pilot, flying P2V's and S2F's, he joined Braniff International Airlines in Dallas. Later flew with Piedmont Airlines in Charlotte, North Carolina flying 737's. With the airline merger, Dan retired in November 1995 from US Airways. Dan was an astronomy buff, enjoyed Cowboy Action shooting and golfing with his friends. Dan was a friend to everyone and had a very generous nature. We would like to thank the nurses at the 4 East Baylor for all their loving care. The family will receive friends at the Donnellys Funeral Home, 606 W. Airport Freeway in Irving 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2013. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church, 2323 Cheyenne in Irving. Burial will be in Canonsburg, Pa. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.