Amel Malesky
August 19, 1934 ~ February 1, 2015
Amel Malesky, 80, of Steubenville, OH died Sunday February 1, 2015, at the Trinity Medical Center, West, in Steubenville, OH.
Born on August 19, 1934, in St. Clairsville, OH, Amel was a son of the late Emil Malesky and Stella Mitan Malesky Runovich. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Malesky; and his sisters, Johanna Hansford and Mildred Ashley.
Amel was a 1952 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, and a 1959 graduate of Lincoln Institute of Cleveland, OH.
He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He worked at Ohio Ferro Alloys Brilliant Ohio Plant for 23 years in various supervisory positions in the Raw Materials, Shipping & Receiving and Furnace Departments. He retired after 24 years from Wellsville Terminal Company as V.P. of Operations. Since retirement in 2001, Amel was presently the V.P. of Operations and owner of Adams Logistics and a Consultant for Columbiana County Port Authority.
Amel was a member of Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Steubenville, OH
He was a coach in the Brilliant Little League; a 25 year member and Past President of the Brilliant High School Athletic Booster Club, serving as cameraman, basketball clock operator and football press box announcer; ISDA Weirtonian Lodge 183; Moose Lodge 688; Steubenville Rotary, and a past Board of Director of the Pittsburgh River Terminal Operators Association.
Amel is survived by his wife, Carolyn Marino Malesky, whom he married on May 11, 1973; sons, Jeff and Vicki Malesky of Reynoldsville, OH, Greg and Missy Malesky of Mingo Jct., OH and Rick and Tina Earley of Wintersville, OH; a sister, Rosemarie Malesky of Pattonsville, TX; and seven grandchildren, Jake, Dana, Josh, Zach, Will, Gianna, and Adrienne.
Visitation will be 1-3 and 6-8 PM Thursday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM Friday at Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Church.
Interment will follow at Saint Paul's Cemetery, Weirton , with military
services conducted by the American Legion Honor Guard.
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My sympathy to all the Malesky family.
God bless you at this time.
Naomi Murray Dickerson, Class of 1953 MPHS
We are grateful to have known him and witness the joy and happiness he brought to his wife and family. He was a good friend to my father and for that we are most grateful. May the memories you shared bring you comfort in the days to come. May your faith keep you strong. Our prayers are with you. Norman and Nancy Ferrari
Uncle Amel was truly a man of integrity and full of compassionate. A few weeks ago I yet again witnessed his care and concern. After months of him being in the hospital and within moments of sitting next to him in his hospital room he gently looked at me and asked me how I was doing! I was humbled by his tenderness.
I believe God has his hand on him now and he will be watching out for all of us. God bless him and God bless you Aunt Carolyne. He was a fine man, husband and father. He will certainly be missed by many. â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ‘¼
FUNNY, AS WE GET OLDER WE REMEMBER THINGS. WE LIVED ON A FARM IN THE Y OF THE ROAD GLEN ROBINS OR RAYLAND. RODE THE BUS WITH AMEL SEVERAL YEARS. NEVER DID FORGET THE MORNING AFTER THEIR BARN BURNT DOWN. AMEL GOT ON THE BUS WITH BANDAGES OVER THE BURNS HE GOT TRYING TO SAVE THE COWS AND HORSES THAT WERE IN THE BURNING BARN. THAT SIGHT NEVER DID LEAVE MY BRAIN. SORRY ABOUT AMEL. JUST THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I REMEMBERED. STANLEY KUPROWICZ COOPER.
Amel was a Man’s Man. His common sense to business situations
was outstanding. I valued his friendship.
We Love You. Rest in peace.
Your Son,
Greg, Missy, Adrienne, Josh & Zach.
Wow. What can be said about Uncle Amel. When I think of him I think of strength. What a man. What a human being. When faced with trials his glass was always 1/2 full. He was not a complainer. He lost his leg for heavens sake. It wasn’t that long and he was up fixing the roof. He got burned all over trying to save someone at work. He not only was a man with nine lives. He loved his wife , children and grandchildren with a passion. He always had a smile for me and a kind word. I am so disappointed that I did not get the chance to tell him how I felt about him. You will be missed. My family loved and respected you. I am so great full for being a Christian. For my hope is that we will see you again. I love you Uncle Amel. I love you Aunt Carolyn with ALL my heart. Love, Donna Marino DeCarolis
Rest in peace Dad. We all love you!
Jeff, Vicki, Jake and Dana
OH–IO! Go BUCKS!
Greg, Missy and family
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love and prayers,
Scott and Kelly Sutphin and boys
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Amel Malesky, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of….. US Air Force Korea Veteran, Amel Malesky, “A True American Hero†God Blessâ€
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
Jeff, Greg and Carolyn: So sorry to hear about Amel. What a great guy. He was such a good friend to Dad, who very much valued his friendship. They had great fun coaching the Indians together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
On behalf of the Mt. Pleasant High School Alumni Association I extend condolences to Amel\’s family and friends. He is fondly remembered by those who attended school with him. We will miss him at the annual alumni dinner. Jim Nichols, President of the Alumni Association.
Amel was my mom’s cousin. I got to know him when he lived in Brilliant. One story I can share is when he let me practice driving at age 15 in his new convertible In the field in front of the drive in on route 7 south of Brilliant. I was scared I’d wreck but he wasn’t. I know yoiu have many memories to ease your loss. I wish you all well.
We are all so sad because Amel is a big loss for everyone who knew him, I am sure of this.I had the great pleasure to meet him and I can’t forget his smart and at the same time tender gaze. He was such a kind and smiling man! I am sure he will continue to live for ever in our hearts through the wonderful memories he left us. Me, my husband and my parents are very close to Carolyn and hope God will give her the strength to face this sad moment. With affection, cousin Claudia and family from Italy
Carolyn&Family, So sorry to hear the loss of Amel.What a wondrtful man he was. I will always remember him feeding all of his birds. Even the birds loved him. I am so greatful we all were at the Family Reunion. He was so happy around all of the men. Be strong Carolyn, he is no longer suffering. We love you. Marie & Joe.
Carolyn,
We are sorry for your loss. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are away and couldn’t come to the funeral. We have many fond memories of Amel. May your memories of your life together help you to get through this sad time.
Love,
Romie & Kathy