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MALLEN, Peter James Peter James Mallen passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, in Atlanta, GA. He was born January 16, 1946 in Chattanooga, TN, to Saul "Twom" and Muriel Goldberg Mallen, both of blessed memory. Peter attended college at the University of Oklahoma on a wrestling scholarship before getting his business degree from the University of Georgia. After college, he founded Mallen Industries, a textile manufacturing company. Peter married Janie Mallen on May 11, 1985, and they started a family together in Atlanta shortly thereafter. He served as President of Mallen Industries, Chairman of United Knitting, President of The Temple in Atlanta, and was a member of the board of National Jewish Hospital in Denver as well as other notable institutions. Peter was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Lawrence Mallen. Survivors include his wife, Janie; children: Stephanie, Jonathan and his fiancee Amy, Amanda, and Matthew; brother, Ted Mallen and his wife Carolyn; dear family friend, Rossy Bruno; multiple nieces, nephews and cousins, and countless friends. An online guestbook is available at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to The Temple, 1589 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, www.the-temple.org. Services will be held 10:00 AM Friday, December 20, 2013 at The Temple, with Rabbi Peter Berg and several clergy colleagues officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
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frank fowler
December 13, 2020
Today, Peter is remembered as he is often. He was one-of-a-kind, a wonderful friend and someone gone, but not forgotten. We love you, buddy.
Viviana Faerman
January 20, 2019
Im in shock to find out just now of his passing. ! I meet Peter in 2007 , we saw each other in Miami and Atlanta. He was a gentleman !!!! RIP Peter !
Marcia Wolf
July 25, 2014
I am so sorrynto learn of my friends passing...we had just reacquainted and I hope to see and meet Janie and his beloved family who I heard so much about....Marcia Wolf
Sandy DEUCE
January 30, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Mallen family.
i am going to miss my BG friend, RIP Peter
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53-3100
December 30, 2013
Janie, I just received your message. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace and comfort.
Gina D'Aulisa
December 25, 2013
Janie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the peace that passeth understanding be yours.
I feel as if I know you as your dad who I worked with, naturally spoke of you often.
Betsy Mallen
December 25, 2013
My world will never be quite the same... I love you to the stars and back.... Betsy
Lee and Bill Martin
December 25, 2013
Janie,
Katherine told us last night about Peter's passing. We are so sorry and please know that all of our prayers are with you and the entire family.
Spencer Charnas
December 24, 2013
From just the few times I met Peter I could tell what a warm, charismatic, and cool guys he was. His final actions to avoid hitting any houses as the plane crashed was truly a heroic act. I'm honored to have known him and I send my deepest condolences to the Mallen family.
Ila Charnas
December 24, 2013
Dear family, I can't comfort you for there are no words. Peter left his handprint on the hearts of everyone who knew him. I loved him so dearly and I will miss him forever. You are all in my thoughts and in my heart. With all my love, ila
Julie G
December 23, 2013
Janie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and I understand what you are going through. Stay strong for your dear children.
Please reach out to me if I can do anything for you.
December 23, 2013
The Chattanooga High School Alumni Association extends it's deepest sympathy to the Mallen family in the passing of Peter. He was a 1964 graduate of CHS and a championship wrestler in school.
Charlie Cottingham
December 21, 2013
When I first moved to Atlanta in August 1969 as a 23-year-old officer in the US Public Health Svc. at CDC, it was my good fortune to meet Peter, who like me was apartment hunting. “Pete” had recently graduated from the Univ. of GA and his larger-than-life friendliness, kindness and personal charm were immediately apparent. He invited me and his friend Fred Shaffer - also a young GA grad - to share a nice new 3-BR apartment with him and his beloved dachshund, Franklin, at “Seville” on Buford Hwy. I'll continue to treasure the unique experience of getting to know Peter and his family and friends in those couple of years I spent living with him, fat little Franklin and Fred in the early 70s. It was a delight to visit Pete again at least once or twice more in the 80s. I've always intended to stay in touch and now of course regret that I didn't manage to do a better job of that in the years since. Yesterday it was a wonderful “healing” experience for me and hundreds of others who loved Peter to have the privilege of attending his memorial service at the gorgeous Jewish temple. I was greatly moved by the power and humor! of the eulogies and the beauty of the music. As we exited the sanctuary the final organ number, Sinatra's “My Way,” could not have been more appropriate for this amazing human being and kindred spirit. Coincidentally I've been asked to sing a couple of Sinatra songs at an upcoming “UUCA” dinner, and now in Peter's memory will definitely include that one which sums up so well his remarkable life!
Catherine Sweeley
December 20, 2013
Janie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be held close in my thoughts and prayers. ~Catherine
Trey Tucker
December 20, 2013
I'm praying for you and your family, Matt. Your dad sounds like a very special man. My condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with you. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
WILLIAM (BILL) WEILLER
December 20, 2013
WE WERE JUST GOOD FRIENDS AND ALWAYS KIDDED ABOUT OUR PLAYING TOGETHER AT THE STANDARD CLUB TOURNAMENT
Stephanie Vann
December 20, 2013
Peter will be remembered only with the fondest of memories. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, including sweet Rosie whom Peter loved greatly.
mimi siegel
December 20, 2013
l was shocked when l heard the news on the radio. prayed that it wasn't the peter malen l knew and admired. you are in my prayers. hugs, mimi siegel
Gus Kalanzis
December 20, 2013
Growing up next door to Peter and his beloved parents was a pleasure. It was hard to break the sad news to my parents in Chattanooga. We have lost a good man and there are large shoes to fill by his passing for Atlanta. To Janie and the kids deepest condolences from the Kalanzis family.
Abby French
December 20, 2013
Hello,
I wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear the news about Peter. I am part of the extended Mallen family. Peter's cousin, Barbara, is my mom. It was always great to see Peter at family events. I really appreciated how he seemed to live life to the fullest. I also enjoyed his great sense of humor. I know he will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 19, 2013
Janie and Family,
Margaret Schenck called me yesterday to advise of Peter's passing. My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. Bless you all.
Peter Claridge, Glendale California
December 19, 2013
Peter was a dear friend of mine in high school. We lost touch during the college years, I always thought I would get in touch the next time I was in Atlanta. so sorry I never did. I remember Peter as very funny, smart with a touching heart - a very special person. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Mary Jo Hixon
Susan Yates Jensen
December 19, 2013
Peter was such a special, darling, dear Man! I was four years old when I first met Peter. We went to Grammar School together. Peter's eyes sparkled and he always had a smile to give and to light everyones life!
Janie, you and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers! So very sorry for your loss and that I am unable to be there for the service.
Rolph Landry
December 19, 2013
Too many years, and too many memories! Rest in Peace Dear Friend!
Tim Moorstein
December 19, 2013
Janie and kids, we are so sorry for your loss. Pete was such a charismatic man, he had this incredible presence about him, remember him and all the memories that made you smile. We are all thinking about you all and praying from the Moorstein family.
gail parish
December 19, 2013
Prayers and thoughts are with your family. Peter will be sorely missed. RIP my friend!
Richard
December 19, 2013
Peter was a good friend of a friend of mine and I am very saddened at the loss of your husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these days.
December 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss....you do not know me, but I live in the neighborhood where the plane went down. Many of us here have your family in our thoughts.
G. Johnson
December 19, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ann Platz
December 19, 2013
Janie and children,
I'm sadden to hear of Peter's passing. I loved knowing you both and helping create a home for you. Those special times will stay in my memories. Sending love to each of you.
Ann
eugene peruchini
December 19, 2013
Very sorry,my prayers are with the family,peace to his soul.E.Peruchini
Cameron Loomis
December 19, 2013
Janie, I'm so sorry to hear about Peter. I emailed Marcy this morning to tell her I was thinking about you and the kids. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cameron MacConochie Loomis
Alan Weintraub
December 19, 2013
My sincere sympathies to the entire Mallen family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
December 19, 2013
Janie,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.My deepest sympathy .kathy McGee
ray dan
December 19, 2013
Janie and "kids";
Barbie and I are in schock to hear of Peter's death.
I loved Peter, for some reason......actually, many reasons. He just had that magnetic type of personalty that drew many of us in. If Peter said lets go, you did.
Its impossible to comprehend that Pete is gone because he was such a "larger than life" character.
All of you will stuggle but I hope the time is short when you are able to draw on all of Pete's strength and detrimination, and that your pain will develop into only great memories.
We will always be grateful for the time we spent on the boat in Maine. That was special.
With love,
Ray and Barbie Dan
December 19, 2013
WHAT A SHOCK! PETER WAS MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR ON DAVIS DRIVE ALL THESE YEARS...A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T SEE HIM OFTEN BECAUSE OF HIS TRAVELS AND OURS. YEARS AGO, HIS KIDS USED TO FEED THE FISH IN MY POND WHEN I WAS OUT OF TOWN AND HIS LABS HAVE ENJOYED MY POOL WHENEVER THEY LIKED. THE PASSING OF AN ERA. SO SAD. CONDOLENCES TO JANIE AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
PETER DAMES
Jane Buchika
December 19, 2013
Dearest cousins Janie, Stephanie, Jonathan, Amy, Amanda and Matthew, I will cherish and miss him forever.
love, Jane Mallen Buchika
Stephen Fuller
December 19, 2013
Peter was a wonderful, special man. I am blessed to have known him and worked along side him. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
December 19, 2013
Janie,I am so sorry to hear of Peters passing. you and the family are in my heart and prayers. Mary Guy
Debbie Neese
December 19, 2013
You will be missed by your Temple family.
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