Malafy, Steve

Steve Malafy Sr., 89 of Morehouse Lane in Milan, NY died on Saturday July 5, 2008 at the Kingston Hospital, Kingston NY.

He was born on September 10, 1918 in Woodhaven, NY the son of the late Samuel and Ursula Malafy.

Mr. Malafy had been employed as a butcher in and around the New York City area for many years.

He served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Army and survived the Battle of Monte Cassino.

Mr. Malafy was also a survivor of the Artificial Famine and Genocide instigated by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin that occurred from 1932 – 1933 in the Ukraine. This man made famine resulted in the deaths of between 7 and 10 million people, mostly Ukranians.

Survivors include his three sons, David Malafy of Tunnel Hill, GA; Steve Malafy of Rhinebeck and Joseph Malafy of Milan. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Andrew, Lindsey, Samuel and Hannah, a nephew, Daniel Malafy along with other nieces and nephews in the Ukraine.

Mr. Malafy was pre – deceased by his wife, Anna (Rotko) Malafy on October 23, 2005.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 9, 2008 at 10 AM from the Dapson – Chestney Funeral Home, 51 West Market St in Rhinebeck, NY.

Friends are invited and may call on Tuesday July 8, 2008 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM at the funeral home.

Interment will be held in the Rhinebeck Cemetery.