Dr. Michael Matthew Maleski, Col. USAF

Rev. Dr. Michael M. Maleski, of Tucson, AZ died Sunday, November 19, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family. Michael is survived by his devoted wife, Peggy, son Jason and wife Rachel, daughter Janelle Voss and husband Corey, son Michael, grandchildren Dylan, Zachary, Audrina, Brynn, and Samantha, siblings Sandra Plecko, Timothy Maleski, and Julie Maleski, and 14 nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews, amongst many other beloved family members. Michael was born in 1949 in Collinsburg, PA to Stanley and Mary Maleski. After high school, Michael enlisted in the Air Force and served a tour of duty in Vietnam. Upon returning home, he enrolled in college, earning his Bachelor's Degree in Theology from Washington Bible College. He subsequently earned a Master's Degree from Eastern Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Atlantic Coast Theological Seminary. Michael served the Lord as a Pastor ministering in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Arizona. Michael served in the Air National Guard for decades, and after 9/11 was called into Active Duty as a Chaplain. Michael retired from the Air Force in 2009 as a Lieutenant Colonel, but immediately returned to work continuing his Chaplaincy work at Ft. Huachuca before retiring in 2015. In addition to his service to God and his country, Michael was a devoted family man, historian and Civil War aficionado, football official for the Arizona Interscholastic Association, and an avid fan of Pittsburgh sports teams. You would often hear him chanting, "Hail Pitt!", "Here we go!", and "Let's go Pens!" Above all, Michael will be remembered for his devotion to God and the humanitarian work he did throughout his life. A viewing and service is scheduled for 12:30pm on Sunday, November 26 at Bring's Broadway Chapel, Tucson, AZ, with a reception to follow. Internment is scheduled for 12pm at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Marana, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Michael's memory.