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Joseph Malito Obituary
USN (Ret.)
1914 - 2011
Joseph P. Malito, USN (Ret.) died Friday, June 10, in Houston, Texas. He was 97.Mr. Malito, or "Uncle Joe", as he was known to his family and friends, was born in New York City. He was the youngest of eight children of Napoleon Caesar Malito and Jenny ( Bongiovanni ) Malito.
He was preceded in death by his adoring wife of 65 years, Arlene Elizabeth Malito, by his son, Joseph P. Malito, Jr., and by his grandson, Vincent Michael Malito.Mr. Malito is survived by his daughter, Nancy Quist and husband Lt. Col. Gene Quist, USAF ( Ret. ) of Angel Fire, New Mexico, and by his son, Michael Malito and wife Debra Malito, of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Megan Roszman and Angela Quist, both of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Stephanie Malito of Dallas, Texas, and Kortney Malito of Houston, Texas, and six great-grandchildren.
He joined the Navy in 1935 and retired in 1966 after thirty years of distinguished service.He graduated from the U.S. Naval School of Photography in Pensacola, Florida in 1938.During World War II, he served in Naval Intelligence in Washington, D.C., and later served in the Pacific campaign with Naval Fleet Photographic Squadron VD-4, where he earned the Air Combat Medal with three stars.He later served as Chief Photographic Officer on the aircraft carrier Hornet and in Cubi Point Naval Air Station, Philippine Islands.He returned to Pensacola and ended his career at the US Navy Schools of Photography with the Naval Air Technical Training Unit. Along with serving his country, he served his community as a member of various charitable organizations. These included the Scottish Rite ( 33rd Degree Mason ), National Sojourners, Zelica Grotto, the Red Cross, and Meals On Wheels.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 17 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, located at 619 New Warrington Rd. in Pensacola, Florida.
Visitation will be from 9:00am to 10:00am with services at 10:00 am. Burial with full military honors will be at 11:00 am at Barrancas National Cemetery on the Pensacola Naval Air Station.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to his favorite charities, "Boys' Town" or "St. Jude Children's Hospital".
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Malito
June 26, 2011
Dear Mike and Family:
Eric and I enjoyed so much sharing our friendships with your parents, and being with each other at special times of the year. They loved to spend Thanksgiving with us and the Avera family and we had great times together. Your Dad used to bring his camera and took many pictures.
I know that you all will miss him greatly, and you will cherish many wonderful memories and blessings with a very special Dad.. You are in my
prayers.
Love, Sheila
Milton, Florida.
iliana Mora-Leinhos
June 23, 2011
May he have peace and happiness with our Father above.
Cheryl Villar-O'Klock
June 17, 2011
Mike and the Malito Family,
I was sad to read about your Dad's passing. What "SPECIAL PARENTS" you were blessed with.
I have wonderful memories of your Mom and Dad. Special memories that I hold near and dear in my heart.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Darren Ravey
June 16, 2011
Mike and Family,
I am truly saddened by the loss of your father. I have enjoyed the stories about this American Hero and the Pride and Love that is evident when you speak of him. Know that I am praying for the comfort the Lord gives in these times of loss.
Josh Whitfield
June 16, 2011
To the Malito Family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I know the way Mike spoke of his dad that this is a great loss for your family and our country. The prayers of all of us our with you.
Shannon Herndon
June 15, 2011
Mike and the Malito Family-
I am so sorry for your loss. We are all praying for you.
June 15, 2011
To the entire Malito Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathy. I can imagine the loss you must all feel. Mike and I often discussed our family, especially parents. I now understand the pride he always obviously showed. We were truly blessed with this generation, and Joseph Malito was a beacon of the service to others, family and country they represented. Again, my sympathy on the loss of this excellent man.
Mike Williams
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