Robert Maxim Malpezzi

Robert Maxim Malpezzi, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on January 18th, 1934, at Harlem Hospital, New York, NY.

After graduating from Perth Amboy High School, Class of 1952, Bob enlisted into the U.S. Navy, proudly serving in Naples, Italy and on the aircraft carriers the USS Coral Sea and USS Mauna Loa as a Navy Corpsman, until his honorable discharge in 1958. Upon returning home, Bob met and married his beloved Elaine on November 12, 1960.

Bob ended his lengthy career in sales as owner of KW Joyce Limited bookstore in Esperance, NY. His greatest loves were his wife Elaine, his family, and learning something new every day through conversations with each person he met or through the extensive catalog of books he read. His capacity for kindness, generosity, and willingness to help others was limitless, as was his curiosity about all things. He was greatly loved and is missed.

Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elaine Marie Malpezzi; his loving children, Sean Malpezzi, Kathleen Malpezzi, and Matthew Malpezzi; his grandchildren, Justin, Morgan and Micheal Malpezzi; and all his nieces, nephews, and his sister, Cynthia Bonertz.

In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his son, Michael Roland Malpezzi.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours held on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, from 2-4 PM, at White-Van Buren Funeral Home, 1779 Main Street, Delanson, NY.

A Funeral Service for Bob will conclude the afternoon at 4 PM, at the funeral home.

Interment with Military Honors will be held in the Spring, at Grove Cemetery, Delanson, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.