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Leo Maliski Obituary

LEO MALISKI
ITHACA - Leo Maliski, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2007.
Born October 28, 1925, he was the son of the late Anna and William Maliski. He will be mourned by his loving wife, Viola Ciaschi Maliski, of 56 years; his daughter, Patti Maliski Calvarese and husband, Steve Calvarese of Wilmington, DE; his son, Mark of Ridgewood, NJ, and his companion, Yvonne Yedibalian of Lodi, NJ; his four grandchildren, Kyle and Alex Maliski of Ridgewood, NJ, Katelyn and Michael Calvarese of Wilmington, DE.
He is also survived by his brother, Adam and wife, Maryjo of Saugus, MA; his sisters, Josephine Maliski Mix of Ithaca, Louise Maliski Strecker of Hudson, Ohio, and Anna Maliski Diller of San Rafael, CA.
Leo served in WWII, where he was in the Marine Corps and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima, where he was awarded the Purple Heart.
Leo was associated with Ridley Printing Co. for 62 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, the Elks Lodge, and the VFW Post 961.
He was an avid sports fan and attended the Cornell lacrosse, hockey, and Ithaca College football games for many years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, October 22, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev. Leo Reinhardt officiating. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Monday prior to the Mass from 10:30 to 12:30 at Bangs Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Leo in the form of contributions are asked to consider Glenmary Home Missions, PO Box 465618, Cincinnati, OH 45246.

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Published by Ithaca Journal from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Leo Maliski

13 Entries

Shelby Stepp

October 26, 2007

Dar Aunt Vi, Patty & Mark,
Im so sorry for yor loss. I will always remember The times we would visit when I was a little girl, like The Time Patty and I dressed up in Aunt Vi's beautiful dresses and shoes. Or we would walk to the park. And I'll never forget the wonderful time we all had at the family reunion. Uncle Leo always spoke with such a soft voice and always had a smile. I remember your kindness when My daddy Passed away. I dont know what I would have done with out your help and love. My first thought when I was told about Leo's passing was
"Man, won't Daddy be suprized to see Uncle Leo?"
I love all of you and you are always in my prayers.
Shelby (Maliski) Stepp

Dona Williams

October 24, 2007

Dear Aunt Vi, Mark and Patty Jo,
We will always be greatful for the caring and loving heart Uncle Leo had and all that you both did to support our son Ben at Cornell.
Also, we will always remember the good times we had with all of you at the family reunion in 2003.
Uncle Leo had a wonderful sense of humor and was always the life of any gathering. We will miss a wonderful Uncle.
Our love and prayers are with you.
Wendell, Dona, Ben, Chrissy and Isaac Williams

Jim Strecker

October 22, 2007

Aunt Vi,
You are in our prayers always.

Love
Jim and Kitty Strecker

Everyone at Westtown Optical

October 22, 2007

To Mrs. Maliski & family:

We were surprised and saddened to read that Mr. Maliski had passed. We will miss him coming into the office. Mrs. Maliski, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Susan Lynch

October 21, 2007

Dear Vi and family,
I was saddened to hear at Mass today that Leo had died. I don't get the paper and so did not know before this.
I will miss seeing Leo at Wegman's getting coffee or doing the weekly shopping with you. He always had a smile on his face.
We had a good friendship that started during daily mass ten years ago and continued until the chemo kept him home. I will miss the yearly hockey tickets he would give me and my family only because I will miss his kindness more.
God bless you and keep you safe today and bring peace to your hearts.
Sincerely,
Susan and Vince Lynch
Ithaca, NY

Don Slattery

October 21, 2007

Vi and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Remember the good times! We know Leo is in a better place now--God Bless You all. Theresa and Don

Lori Cash

October 20, 2007

Leo was an inspiration to all in our family. His caring and unselfish nature brought joy to all who came in contact with him. He will be greatly missed.Our sympathies go out to Vi, Patti, Mark and his beloved pet, Molly.

Barbara Exton

October 20, 2007

My late husband and I became friends of Vi and Leo way back in the early 1950's and we used to do a lot of things together. Our children played together. As happens, our lives diverged and we didn't see as much of each other until Leo and I found ourselves bowling in the same league. What fun times we had then. Strangely enough, Dick and Leo were both in the 4th Marine Division and both were on Iwo Jima at the same time but didn't realize it until years later when they were asked to participate on a radio talk show.
I offer my sincere sympathy to Vi and family. Vi, I know exactly what you are going through but you are a strong person and will make it. Think of all the good memories. Barb Exton

Laurie Perko McKinny

October 20, 2007

Patti and Mrs. Maliski, Your dad and husband was alway so nice to me whenever I saw him. I remember his involvment at the Catholic school and when I worked at the Rectory. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robert Dyer

October 20, 2007

We are sorry for the loss of a good man. Our prayers are for his family.
Libby and Bob Dyer

Bob Moore

October 20, 2007

Leon ‘Mush’ Maliski

This is an odd story about an enduring friendship and a nice guy. It all started in September 1938 when my family moved to Ithaca and I entered the fifth grade at the Immaculate Conception School. Only two guys took the time to say ‘welcome’; one was Dick Herson who was a seventh grader and the other was ‘Mush’ Maliski who was a class mate. Both became my friends and we remained oddly connected for the rest of our lives. During WWII, Leo joined the marines and in 1945 I was told that he had been killed on Iwo Jima. This quiet, unpretentious man with the shy smile and the caring heart had joined an array of other guys who had also died too soon.

For the next 57 years Leo’s name was included on the list I recited while waiting in line to receive Communion at Mass. Then, in 2002, when Dick Herson died, I was amazed (and delighted) to see Leon up on the altar serving Dick’s Mass. When it came time for the eulogy, I walked over to his kneeler and we shook hands. “You owe me!” I whispered with a big grin on my face. Later that day we talked at length and I explained my stupid remark. Leo thought it was hilarious and promised to put Dick on his list of departed loved ones.

Now, after a hiatus of almost exactly five years, he’s back on my list although I’d bet there’s little need.

Robert (Bob) McKaig,Lt/Col USAF (Ret)

October 20, 2007

Leo was a hero to me. He returned from military service and went back to Ithaca High School as a real veteran of war. He was in some of my classes as I was still in high school. I will always be proud of his gift to all of us. Bob McKaig,Hurst,Texas.

Edward Ciaschi

October 19, 2007

Viola, my condolences are with you and your family. Leo was a special man, always a smile and hello. Your in my prayers. Eddie Ciaschi

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