Edward Lex Maloney, 60, of Delmar, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was born July 24, 1962, in Salisbury, the youngest of 7 children to the late Edward Michael Maloney and Eileen McSweeney Maloney. Lex grew up in Delmar and graduated from Delmar High School with the class of 1980, where he lettered several years on the varsity baseball and basketball teams. After high school he attended Salisbury University. For over 35 years Lex worked in telecommunications and co-owned and operated Maloney Telecom, Inc alongside of his brother Sean and nephew Jeremy Maloney. Lex never met a stranger and had the ability to start a conversation anywhere he went. His love for sports involved coaching Delmar PeeWee basketball and he was a diehard, faithful fan of Notre Dame football, the Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore Orioles. He was an active member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Delmar. Lex had a huge heart for family and will be remembered for the nicknames he gave all those he loved. "Bad Unc" was the nickname he gave himself as he was especially close with all of his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sherry Ann (Evans) Maloney; brothers, Gregory (Donna) Maloney, Sean (Melanie) Maloney and T.J. (Lana) Maloney; sisters-in-law, Dianne Maloney and Jean Maloney; in-laws, Junior and Mary Ruth Evans; and brother-in-law, Buddy (Laura) Evans. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved four-legged companion, "Stella." In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Brian and Kevin Maloney; and a sister, Margie Maloney Tingle. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Delmar. Interment will follow at Melson's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to honor Lex's memory to St. Francis de Sales, 514 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland, 21801. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.