Mitchell J. Malco Jr. 76, passed away on Saturday September 23, 2017 at his home in Springfield. He fought the good fight of faith for many months. He was born May 3, 1941 in Bellows Falls, Vermont the son of Mitchell J. Sr. and Mary K. (Rock) Malco. He attended Springfield Schools, graduating from Springfield High School class of 1959.
He was a Postal Carrier for the United States Postal Service in Springfield, Vermont for many years, retiring in 1991.
Mitch enjoyed the outdoors, and loved working outdoors, He was a hard worker and working was his pleasure. He loved humor and laughter and was very optimistic. He enjoyed stock car racing and sponsored several local drivers in 3 classes for many years. He was also an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He is survived by his Life Partner Diane Sanford of Springfield, and several cousins and special friends.
He was predeceased by his father Mitchell in 1989, his brother Robert in 1993 and by his mother Mary in 1999.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday September 27, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Springfield, Vt. Reverend Shawn Therrien will officiate.
Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Springfield, Vermont.
Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Contributions may be made in his memory to the St. Mary’s Community dinners and Fish Fry’s at 10 Pleasant Street Springfield, Vermont 05156.
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