Ronald A. Malik

Gloversville - Ronald A. (Ronnie) Malik, 89, of Gloversville (Meco) passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Nathan Littauer Hospital with his devoted family by his side.

Ronnie was born on April 10, 1936, in Amsterdam, NY the son of the late Antone and Josephine (Zabawa) Malik. Ron was a graduate of Johnstown High School in 1955 and furthered his education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Hudson Valley Community College.

On July 1, 1959, Ron was united in marriage to Doris A. Hohenforst at the former St. Anthony’s Church in Johnstown.

Mr. Malik was employed at Fulton County in the maintenance department.

Ronnie was known and loved by all who knew him for his kindness, his gentle demeanor, his sharp wit, and his deep sense of responsibility for those around him. He was a caretaker by nature and devoted his life to helping others.  When he wasn’t mowing a family member’s lawn, taking care of pets and grandchildren, or running errands for people, he could be found sitting in his front yard polishing his tools for when he could next use them to help someone. He loved listening to polka and classical music; his favorite composers were Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky. He was a devoted, son, husband, father, brother, nephew and grandfather.

Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Doris; a daughter, Barbara D. (Malik) Russo; two sons, Terri J. Malik and Aubrey J. (Auto) Malik; two grandchildren, Michael P. Russo and Christine E. Russo; a sister-in-law, Joann Malik; and Mike Russo whom he loved like his own son; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was pre-deceased by his parents and a brother, Antone Malik.

Funeral services and burial will be held at Johnstown Cemetery on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 11:00 am with Reverend Robert DeMartinis, pastor of the Church of Saint Stanislaus, Amsterdam, NY officiating. All who knew Ron are welcome to join the family in paying their respects. Arrangements are under the caring guidance of the locally owned and family operated, Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service, (next to the Masonic Lodge), 20 Bridge St., St. Johnsville, NY. 

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