Thomas Louis Maldarelli Jr.

Tom was 2 yrs younger than I and I'm not sure if both of us were aware we were both Power alumni.We wound up paired on defense on a team playing at Bergen Mall.It was a seamless match and he was a very heady player with complementary skills.Unlike most players on the bench between shifts Tom was full of stories and opinions on figures in public life.He had a great admiration for Anwar Sadat for being a man of great bravery and vision.One night we picked him up at the end of his shift at Faye...

Tom was my defence partner in the Bergen Mall Hockey league.We were waiting outside of his work the moment John Lennon was shot at the Dakota.Most memorably I clearly remember Tom emphasizing how great the actions of Anwar Sadat were for seeking peace.I'll never forget Tom for his gregarious personality and his wit and intelligence.We had hockey,Power Memorial and Washington Heights in common.May the angels lead you into paradise Tom.