Arlington, Massachusetts
Malatesta, Richard J. "Dick" 88, a charismatic man of high standards and uncompromising integrity, died peacefully at Brooksby Village in Peabody on January 21, 2014, with family by his side. He was born and raised in Arlington, graduating from Arlington High School and then Bates College, where...
Read MoreWorking for Mr Malatesta was an excellent education in retailing and professionalism. His memory is a blessing for many.
Christine Sorensen
January 17, 2020 | St. Paul, MN | Coworker
Dear Jan and the Malatesta Family-
Although I never had the privilege of meeting your father, he sounded like a wonderful gentleman.
God's light & love is shining upon him.
Your father as well as you entire family will be in my prayers.
Love,
- Rich & Peggy Kenney
Margaret M Kenney
February 01, 2014 | South Windsor, CT
Steven--So sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is so profound. Thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Celeste Hart-Legere
January 29, 2014 | Northampton, MA
Through friendship with Steve, I got to know Mr. Mal a bit and appreciated invitations to his living room for conversation or the last period of a Bruins game after emerging from his basement from band practice. Watching the 2001 AFC Championship vs Pittsburgh with Mr. Mal and Steve is a great memory. May God Bless you all.
Mark Rutkowski
Mark Rutkowski
January 27, 2014 | Danvers, MA
My name is Lou Scolnik and Dick and I stayed in touch all the years since our days at Bates College. I remember being in the same British History class with Geri. Dick and I got to be close friends when playing in the Bates Bobcats Dance Band that played Saturday nights at the Chase Hall Dance Floor. After Bates, I remember learning of how Dick distinguised himself as the top guy at Filenes in Boston. We lost touch for a while I pursued a legal and Judicial career. Around 7 years MY wife...
January 25, 2014
Just heard or Dick's passing and we send our deepest condolences. He was the best kind of guy - classy, warm, friendly, smart, and always with a smile. We know he will be missed by all of you.
Stu & Ellen Kazin
January 24, 2014 | Waltham, MA
I worked with Mr. Malatesta at Filene's. He was an inspiring man.
His memory will be a blessing to all who loved him.
Christine Sorensen
christine sorensen
January 24, 2014 | St. Paul, MN
