Vincenzo Malatino

February 1, 1929 - July 31, 2018

ALBANY- Vincenzo Malatino, 89 of Albany NY, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Vincenzo was born in Castiglione di Sicilia, Italy and was the son of the late Giuseppe and Grazia Malatino. He was a high school grad in his hometown, and then as a young man traveled to and worked in large European cities and in Venezuela. He eventually returned to his hometown to marry the love of his life, Rosaria “Sarina” Bartolillo. He later moved his young family to Australia for a time and eventually to the Albany, NY area in the mid-60’s. He worked with various construction cos. and contractors over a 35+ year span until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of Laborers’ Local 190 Union for 50 yrs. He had a passion for vegetable gardening and was a talented in-home winemaker. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Rosaria “Sarina” Malatino and several sisters and brothers. He is survived by his sister, Concetta Malatino of Italy, his daughter, Grace Malatino of Albany, son, Joseph Malatino of Albany, grandson, Vincent Malatino, Zachary Stone and granddaughters Melissa Malatino, Samantha Malatino and many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews in the U.S. and abroad. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Vincenzo’s family on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 10:00 am in the funeral home. The Rite of Interment will immediately follow the service at St. Agnes Mausoleum, Menands. To leave Vincenzo’s family a message on their guestbook, light a candle, obtain directions, or view other helpful services, please visit www.LGfuneralhome.com