James J.

Malachowski

At 63 years of age, James passed away unexpectedly in his Chelsea home on Friday February 1 ^st . Raised in Chelsea he was a beloved son of Irene F. (Manko) Malachowski of Chelsea and the late Joseph Malachowski. Jim attended local schools and was among one of the first graduating classes from N.E. Regional Vocational High School. He enlisted into the USMC and served honorably during the Vietnam Era. After his discharge he furthered his education attending the Peterson School for two more years gaining his proficiency and certificates in H.V.A.C. He worked for many years as a HVAC Mechanic providing full time system maintenance at the Custom House in Boston. A proud Marine and veteran he was a longtime member and past Commander of the D.A.V. Post 62 quartered at the Chelsea Soldiers Home, volunteering and assisting with the residents there. He was also a member of the P.A.V. Post 13 Chelsea where he was presently serving as the Vice Commander and Commander elect of the post. He is survived by his beloved mother Irene F. Malachowski at home in Chelsea and he was the dear brother of Paul Malachowski and his companion Heidi Wilson of Chelsea, Joseph Malachowski of Chelsea and his companion Patricia Toner of Burlington. Revered and loved nephew of Frank Manko of TX and Barbara Malachowski of Malden. He is also survived by many cousins, friends and many extended family members.

ARRANGEMENTS: His Funeral Services will be conducted from the Welsh Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Thursday February 7 at 10:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend and visit prior to services at the funeral from 9:00 AM. Private interment to follow at the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.

DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to US War Dogs Assoc. c/o Ron Aiello, 1313 Mt. Holly Rd., Burlington, NJ 08016 or visit www.USWarDogs.ORG . For directions or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit www.WelshFuneralHome.com