Famous Figures- Bill Malley

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Join Paige Muttillo as she shares more about the legacy of Bill Malley. Learn about the legendary Clevelander whose legacy will be remembered through generations due to Malleys Chocolate. 

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:03):
Thank you, welcome back to CC Airwaves.

(00:33):
My name is Paige Matillo andI'll be sharing another famous
interment with you.
If you're from the Clevelandarea, you're probably familiar
with the charming white and pinkpackaging of Malley's
chocolates.
But there's more to this localfavorite than just its delicious
treats.
You're probably familiar withthe charming white and pink
packaging of Malley's chocolates, but there's more to this local
favorite than just itsdelicious treats.

(00:54):
Today we're diving into thesweet history of Malley's, a
true family legacy that startedduring the hardships of the
Great Depression.
It all began in 1935.
While the country grappled witheconomic downturn, albert Mike
Malley was busy pursuing hisdream.
With just $500, mike opened hisfirst chocolate shop in
Lakewood, ohio.
The shop was modest, with Mike,his wife Jo and their children

(01:15):
living right in the back rooms.
But Mike's dedication slowlyturned his dream into a reality.
Fast forward to 1949, mike wasready to open a second location.
By then Mally's chocolates hadbecome a community staple.
The opening night was so packedthat the police had to manage
the crowds.
Mike's passion for chocolatewas clearly contagious.

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Enter Bill Mally, mike's son,who took a keen interest in the
family business.
Bill was full of ideas andplayed a pivotal role in
Malley's expansion.
Under his leadership, whichbegan officially in 1967,
malley's not only increasedsales but also outgrew its
production facility, needing alarger factory.
Bill's wife, adele, also left amark on Malley's.

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Known for her impeccableattention to detail and design,
adele revolutionized productpresentation and store layout.
Her influence was so profoundthat in 1983, she founded the
Malley School of Merchandisingto aid other businesses in
achieving similar success.
The couple's efforts did not gounnoticed.

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Both were inducted into theCandy Hall of Fame in 2014, a
testament to their impact on theconfectionery industry.
They were recognized as masterchocolatiers by Retail
Confectionaries International,highlighting their lifelong
dedication to excellence inchocolate making.
Today, all six of theirchildren continue the family

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tradition.
Working at Malley's andensuring the legacy of quality
and community involvement liveson.
Sadly, bill Malley passed awayin October 2016.
He rests at St Joseph'sCemetery in Avon, where his
grave is fittingly marked by asymbol of his life's work the
iconic Malley's Bunny.
This unique monument stands asa tribute to his legacy of

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creating joy and communitythrough the art of chocolate
making.
Bill's story reminds us thatpassion and perseverance can
create a lasting impact reachingfar beyond the combines of
one's lifetime.
It's a narrative of familycommunity and the sweet taste of
success.
Thank you for joining me today.
Today, and have a good one.