Russell Malkowski passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024 at DeMay Living Center, Newark. Russ was born on August 25, 1944 to Bernard and Grace Malkowski.

He married Sally Jean (McKee) Goodbody on December 20, 1981. Together he and Sally took great pride running and managing Sal's Music and Ice Cream in Newark for close to 40 years.

They enjoyed traveling by train to California, Florida and NYC, making friends along the way and leaving Russ with countless stories to share.

Russ is survived by Sally's five children Elizabeth. William, Natalie, Stephanie and Stephen and their families, brother-in-law Gary (Sally), sisters-in-law Dale, Betsy, Ethel, Susan (Ken), and Jill (Scott).

Russ was predeceased. by Sally, his wife of 42 years, his sisters-in-law Nancy Benedict and Judy McKee, parents-in-law, Betty and Samuel McKee, parents Bernard and Grace.

Contributions in Russ' memory may be made to The Second Baptist Church of Walworth 3689 Main St. PO Box 68 Walworth, NY 14458

A celebration of Russ' life will be announced at a date and time to be determined. To leave the family an online please visit Russ' tribute wall, www.murphyfuneralservices.com.