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Richard Daniel Ellinger

Richard Daniel Ellinger, 83,  a  lifelong resident of Malden, passed away at the Glen Ridge Nursing Care Center in Medford, Massachusetts.  He was born April 20, 1928 in Malden, Massachusetts the son of Daniel and Ethel (Negas) Ellinger. Richard was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Malden High School with the Class of 1946.  After High School he attended Northeastern University before joining the US Army to serve during the Korean War.  Richard was discharged having served honorably and he returned to  Malden.  For many he years he worked in the Maintenance Department of the Malden, YMCA before taking a custodial position with the Malden School Department.  He worked at the Lincoln School and the Daniels Schools, before retiring as the Senior Custodian at the Linden School. 

Richard was a member of the American Legion Post 69 in Malden, and the VFW Post 639 of Malden.  He enjoyed watching all the local sports teams, and for years was active with many activities at the Y. 

He is survived by his loving sister,  Margaret Bernstein of Niagara Falls, NY,  his cherished nieces, Carol Eisenhauer of East Brentwood, NH, Janet Rabice of Clinton, NY, and Sarah Rabice of Clinton, NY, and his caring friend,  Barbara Adams of Malden.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Ethel Ellinger; and his sister Florence Adams

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 12th, at the Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden, at 10:00 AM.    Burial will follow in the Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden.

Visitation will be at Weir - MacCuish Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM 

 

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