Frederick William Maly

I was in the Marines with Rick and Jack (Jimmerson) from 1971-73, (VMFA 314 & VMFA 531). As I write this 50 (+) years later, the memories come flooding back about the MANY zany adventures and experiences we shared all over the world, (just ask Jack!!). Never a dull moment when you were around Rick. NOTHING escaped scrutiny and NOTHING was immune from being made fun of, (and it was usually YOU!). When the crazy train left the station, Rick was the engineer!! He was a true buddy and friend. We kept in contact over the years and enjoyed commiserating on those past adventures , and our growing families. From our conversations, I never knew he had alzheimers and he freely admitted he had memory issues from past injuries. He was a true friend!! I will miss him greatly and loved him like a brother.

I had the pleasure of meeting Rick at The Lodge retirement community! I´ll miss you my friend. Happy hour will never be the same without you. Love to all his family and everyone that met this amazing man.

Heart felt condolences to the Maly family. I met Capt Maly when he was a Welder and I was selling firewood and I needed a more heavy duty log splitter. Man, Cap welded me wings on that thing increased my torque just straight " pimped it out " !. At the time, I didn't know he was a Firefighter and he didn't know I was a Fire dispatcher. After that, we been GOOD ever since !! God Bless him and his family.

As a fairly new firefighter, I couldn't believe I was able to transfer onto Engine 32 with "The" Captain Maly. Truly an honor to learn firefighting and work ethic from someone so admired. Never a day went by that I wasn't looking forward to one of Rick's infamous stories. Rest in peace Cap.

Worked with Rick in late 70's when I was traveling Lt. In old district 4. Rick gave me a Marine Corp flag for my 50th birthday (which I still have). We became great friends over the years. Semper Fi brother. REST IN PEACE.

I met Rick while on the Fire Department and found out we had many common interests we were both in the Marine Corp, love to ride motorcycles, and target practice at my gun club.
He will be missed by many. RIP Brother Semper Fi

I just want the family to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rick was very kind to me when I transferred to Truck 4 and he was always willing to share his knowledge and experience with me as a young firefighter and that benefited me throughout my career. May the family be comforted knowing that so many loved Rick.

Rick´s Obituary says it all perfectly. He was a great leader and mentor. Just being around him at the firehouse or on an emergency scene, he brought out the best(and when needed, the worst) in people. He wanted those around him to be the best at firefighting. It was an honor to have worked with him. It is also a blessing to see how his Son, Chad, has carried on his tradition of hard work, dedication and service to Country and Company.

Rick was more then just a cousin. We grew up together on the same street and played together for most of our lives. I never had a brother, but Rick and his brothers Mike and Don were as close as I came. I loved Rick with all my heart. He was a great family man and truly loved all his kids. Love and miss you Rick.

With a very broken heart for all of you I Send me sincere condolences. I have wonderful memories of Rick. I´ve known him for several years actually. He was good to my family when we were going through tough time with my brother. Love you Rick I love your kids your grandkids may peace be in your hearts.