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Southbridge: Emil E. Maly, 91, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 22 ^nd , in his home after a long illness.

Emil's first wife, Irene (Boulanger) Maly, passed away in 1979.  He leaves his wife of 27 years, Patricia M. (Athanas) Maly; his daughter, Carol Athanas and her husband Robert of Montgomery NY; his son, Peter Maly and his wife Susan of Charlton; his two stepdaughters, Carol Turner of Charlton and Abbi Jezierski of Southbridge; his sister, Josephine Zachara of Florida; his 8 grandchildren, Kayla Billings, Tony Albanese, Kimberly Abatangelo, Anthony Athanas, Brady Morton, Hannah Marrier, Justin and Kristin Williams, 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his three brothers, Walter, Francis and Edward Maly and a great grandson. Emil was born in Southbridge the son of the late Peter and Helen (Kupiec) Maly.  He was a graduate of the former Cole Trade High School in Southbridge and was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post 109 in Sturbridge.

Emil was a licensed electrician working at Kennedy Electric for 16 years before opening his own business 1970.  As the owner of Maly Electric for more than 20 years he also sponsored and coached a softball team in the Southbridge Softball League.

He later went on to work for Galileo Fiber Optics in Sturbridge for 18 years before retiring.

An avid card player Emil loved the challenge of a good card game with members of his family or friends.

The family would like to thank the caregivers from Overlook Hospice and the doctors at Harrington Hospital for all of the care and compassion they gave to Emil during his illness.

His funeral will be held on Monday, Jan. 31st , from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 11:00am in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 247 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Sunday, Jan. 30 ^th , from 4:00 to 6:00pm .

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. John Paul II Food Pantry, 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550, where Emil was a longtime volunteer.