Sidney G. Mallory

Sidney Mallory Obituary Sidney Garnet MallorySidney G. Mallory was born January 17, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Hannah and Richard H. Mallory, Sr. He departed this live on Monday, February 22, 2016.He was a graduate of John Hay High School, class of 1978, located in Cleveland, Ohio. It was there that Sidney became involved in high school football and met his coach and mentor, William "Sonny" Harris. Coach Harris was pivotal in encouraging and mentoring Sidney. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Chess and Debate Club, elected and participated in College Prep, "Upward bound" courses for Honor students whose goals were to attend college. After graduating from John Hay High, Sidney received a football scholarship to attend Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. He later transferred to the University of Toledo where he resumed his football and educational career. While pursuing his education and playing football, he decided to join the United States Marine Corp. He served at Camp Pendleton in the 1st Marine Division. Sidney received the highest honor of "Honor Man," for his platoon and battalion. Sidney was an advocate of education. He earned four degrees from the University of Toledo, AS in Applied Business, Marketing and Sales, AS in Business Management and a BS in Business Science. He also earned a degree from Pennsylvania State University, Master of Leadership Development.Prior to Sidney's passing, he was employed with McKesson Pharmaceutical, Vice President of Sales, Health Systems, Mid-Atlantic Region. Prior to McKesson, he was employed with RMI as Vice President of Sales and Client Services for Pharmaceutical/Bio-Tech Marketing Communication Firm.Sidney was a part of Pfizer (formerly known as Wyeth), where he held several positions, Director of Executive Training and Development, Senior Product Manager (Altace), Group Manager and Business Operations Communication. Prior to Wyeth, Sidney was on the Janssen Pharmaceutical team (Johnson and Johnson Company). He began his career there as Executive Sales Representative in Toledo, Ohio; he was promoted to CNS Sales Specialist, Chicago, IL, then promoted to Senior District Sales Manager, Upstate New York. He was also a part of the Coco-Cola Beverage Company as District Sales Manager base in Toledo, Ohio.In his leisure time, Sidney LOVED to play golf, LOVED to travel, LOVED listening to music, and LOVED skiing, socializing with friends and family and organizing team sports such as softball. He and his wife enjoyed ballroom dancing. As amateurs with the Arthur Murray dance group, they won both national and international trophies for swing and Latin dancing. Sidney LOVED "The Cleveland Browns" and "Cleveland Cavaliers." He also served many years on the Board of Directors for DVCCC (Domestic Violence Center of Chester County) and while in Toledo, Ohio, he served as a mentor and Board member for Big Brothers/Big Sisters.Sidney was known for his sense of humor, laughter, frankness, kindness, and willingness to help those whom requested it. The love Sidney and his wife shared was immeasurable; they were there for each other.Sidney is survived by his beloved wife, his college sweetheart, Jill of 29 years and their 3 dogs, Charlie, Sammy and Coco; siblings, Victoria Day (Michael) of Baltimore, MD, Richard H. Mallory, Jr., Lydia Love (William "Bill"), and Christopher Mallory, all of Cleveland, Ohio and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, cousins and friends.In addition to his parents, his nephew, Damon Mallory, precedes him in death.His family and friends will miss Sidney deeply. Cemetery Details Cleveland Memorial Gardens 4324 Green Road Cleveland, OH, 44122 Viewing MAR 8. 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home and Crematory - Warrensville Heights 25900 Emery Road Warrensville Heights, OH, US, 44128 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sidney G. Mallory, please visit our floral store. Read More

Sidney G. Mallory

January 17, 1960 - February 22, 2016