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Christine Malesky Obituary

Beloved wife of Robert Malesky, passed away suddenly on March 2, 2025 at the family home in Brookland, DC. She was 74. For over 20 years, she was a research librarian for NPR, where she was celebrated and loved. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she leaves behind four sisters and a brother, along with numerous nieces and nephews and their children. She will not soon be forgotten. A Celebration of Life will be held at NPR headquarters at 1111 N. Capitol St. NE on April 9 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SOME (So Others Might Eat) https://some.org/.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 16, 2025.

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