Robert Rotondi

Robert Dante Rotondi, lifelong beloved resident of Malden passed away June 2nd, 2024. The son of Merle and Doris (Russo) Rotondi born March 22nd, 1939, Bob grew up in Malden attending Malden High School & graduating in 1957. He then went on to enlist in the United States National Guard. Bob spent 70 years in the Malden Babe Ruth League, as a coach of the Knights and as the league director. He was a longtime employee of the City of Malden’s Housing Authority. Bob also enjoyed coaching CYO hockey and was scouted by the Washington Senators and played in their minor league system when he was younger. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus, The Arbor Day Foundation, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, The NRA and was an accomplished trumpet player.

Bob was a selfless person who helped care for his parents as they aged and was always there for his sister Diane whom in life, he was very close. Bob is survived by his cousins, extended family and many, many friends of which there are too many to list. Bob was predeceased by his parents Merle and Doris Rotondi, and his sister Diane Rotondi.

Funeral services will be held from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden on Tuesday, June 11th, at 8:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Sacred Hearts Church, Malden, at 9:00 AM. Interment to follow in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, June 10th, from 2-6 PM.

Bob’s family asks that you please consider donating to the Malden Babe Ruth League in his memory as this was far more important to him than flowers:

c/o Malden Babe Ruth League

36 Gilbert St. Malden, MA. 02148

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