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Joseph B. Malak, of Plainsboro, formerly of Pompton Plains, passed away suddenly on November 28, 2023 at the age of 57.
Joseph “Joe” received his early education from Holy Spirit School, paving the way for his academic achievements. He proudly graduated from DePaul High School and continued his educational pursuits, earning a degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Joe was a serious Dallas Cowboy supporter in good times and bad, and at one time drove a Cowboys themed Blue and Silver truck. He also toured the cowboys stadium numerous times. Joe’s love for nature and the great outdoors was evident in his second great passion-fishing. Joe was an avid fisherman enjoying fishing and boating on Lake Champlain with his brother Jim, and wife Lamis. He took yearly fishing trips with good friends to Canada to “catch the big one”. He also enjoyed fishing trips with his High School friends Kevin and Tom. His interests included cooking, photography, and documenting beautiful sunsets and wildlife.
He was a valued employee and was very dedicated to his profession as a Reliability Engineer. He most recently worked for JLL Commercial Real Estate.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Joe was known for his infectious sense of humor. A true jokester at heart, he had the remarkable ability to lighten any room with his laughter and witty anecdotes. Joe was a very generous, kind and loving son, brother and uncle. He is loved and will be missed by all family and friends.
Joseph is lovingly survived by his mom, Marie Malak; his brother, James Malak and his wife Lamis; his sister, Nancy Natoli and her husband Guy; his nieces and nephew, Craig, Jennifer, and Melissa Natoli; his aunt and Godmother, Alice Shockey; and his cousins, Nicole Katcher, George Schwend, and Emery, Jeffrey, and Bruce Miszlay. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph A. Malak.
Memorial visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 pm on Thursday, December 7 at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, Pompton Plains. A memorial service will conclude the visitation at 5:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated by his family.
Obituary published on Legacy.com by M. John Scanlan Funeral Home – Pompton Plains on Dec. 1, 2023.