South Portland – John L. (Jack) Maller, Jr.,  68, of South Portland passed away at the Gosnell House in Scarborough on April 9, 2023. surrounded by his family.

John was born on August 5, 1954 in Portland, the son of John and Barbara Maller.  He grew up in South Portland and attended South Portland schools.  John served as a Merchant Marine until his retirement.

He was an avid golfer and dog lover.   He enjoyed the opportunity he had as a Merchant Marine to travel the world.

John is predeceased by his parents.  He is survived by his four loving sisters, Sally Thompson, Dale Pflieger and her husband Mike Pflieger, Joyce Maller and her fiancé William Hume, and Jeannine Maller and her fiancé Steve Parker as well as his best buddy, Nicholas Thompson and many loving nieces and nephews.

Services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John's memory to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland , 217 Landing Road, Westbrook, ME  04092 or STRIVE (an organization for kids with disabilities), 28 Foden Road, South Portland, ME  04106.