Joseph Malie, 1940-2019

Joseph was born Nov. 19, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Mary Galose Malie.

Joseph was a teacher for six years and then went on to become a guidance counselor and career educator for 40 years in the Youngstown City Schools. Upon his retirement from Youngstown City Schools, Joseph went on to work as a counselor at Eagle Heights Academy for eight years.

He was a member of St. Dominic Church.

In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, being outdoors and playing racquetball, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Joseph will always be remembered lovingly by his wife of 55 years, the former Portia Flickinger; three children, Anthony Malie, Amanda (Frank Jr.) Scrocco and granddaughter Malana, and Susan (Duane) Watkins and granddaughters Martisse and Delaney Watkins; daughter-in-law Courtney Clementi; grandchildren Bella, Jacob and Lucia Clementi; and sister-in-law Adella Malie.

Joseph was preceded in death by parents; by a son, David Malie; and by his brother, James Malie.

The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at St. Dominic Church, 77 Lucius Ave. Youngstown. (Please meet directly at the church.)

As Joseph was in the habit of giving money directly to the homeless people he encountered, in lieu of flowers, please donate to a homeless person.

Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Joseph’s family.

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