Frank Michael Malagisi Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frank Michael Malagisi, Sr. Gloversville Frank M. Malagisi, Sr, 85, of Spring Street Gloversville, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Gloversville on February 21, 1936, he was the son of the late Victor J. and Madeline Zambri Malagisi. Frank was a 1954 graduate of Gloversville High School and shortly after graduation, joined the Army National Guard, serving for over three years. After a high school friend convinced him to consider a career in barbering, Frank attended the Royal Barber School in Schenectady. He began his sixty-five year barbering career in 1955, first working alongside other barbers and then opening Frank’s Barber Shop in 1962. Mr. Malagisi proudly served the Gloversville and surrounding communities for fifty-eight years. He had a tremendous work ethic and was very dedicated to his customers, who he considered part of his family. Frank retired in 2020. Mr. Malagisi was a communicant of the Church of the Holy Spirit, formerly Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, in Gloversville for many years. He was a member of the Gloversville Sports Booster Club, serving as President and was a longtime member of the Gloversville Football Alumni Club. He adored his family and enjoyed vacationing in Wildwood, NJ on the twenty-sixth week every year for forty-five consecutive years. Frank attended every sporting event his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren participated in. Survivors include his wife of sixty-five years, Loretta Ambrosino Malagisi, whom he married on July 22, 1956; children, Frank M. (Lisa) Malagisi, Jr. of Gloversville, Lori L. (Steve) Burns of Gloversville, and Victor J. Malagisi of Midlothian, VA; two daughters-in-law, Hope (David) Sweesy ; and Paula Malagisi all of Amsterdam; eight grandchildren, Kearsten (Toby) Bruse, Tyler (Katie) Malagisi, Jenna (Kyle) Ward, Connor (Melanie) Burns, Garin (Katie) Malagisi, McKenzie (Cam) Oathout, Griffin Burns, and Jared Malagisi; and six great-grandchildren, Bennett and Nora Bruse, McKenna Malagisi, Colbie Oathout, Macey Burns, and Rowan Ward. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 9-11 at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc., 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:30 am at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 153 S. Main St. Gloversville with Rev. Matthew Wetsel, officiating. Burial will be at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice in care of the funeral home. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Mountain Valley Hospice, including Rev. R.W. Williams and nurses, Adrienne Quickenton, Brittanie Ingalls, and Jen Solby for the compassionate care extended to Frank and his family. To express online condolences visit www.halgasfuneralhome.com.

Frank Michael Malagisi Sr.

February 21, 1936 - August 2, 2021

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