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1944
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2021
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James Malatesta Obituary
Born November 6, 1944 died unexpectedly on December 24, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Nancy Malatesta.
Survived by his wife, Patricia Malatesta (Martin); children, James Anthony (Tony) and Andee (Dowler) Malatesta and Scott and Angela (Malatesta) Heid; grandchildren, Sidney and Drew Heid and many loving family and friends. He enjoyed working puzzles, spaghetti and meatballs and spending time with family.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 5, 2020 at Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel, 705 Raff Rd. SW Canton, Ohio 44710 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with services to follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Due the surrounding condition of Covid-19 masks are required. Please visit www.reedfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook.
Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel
330-477-6721
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