1974 - 2025
No Vistitation Date Scheduled
Funeral
March 6, 202510AM
St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, 374 Stevens St, Lowell, MA 01851
John Thomas Malavich, 50, of Lowell, MA, died on February 25, 2025, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. He was the beloved son of Paula (Ryan) Malavich of Lowell, MA, and the late William P. Malavich Jr.
John was born on May 30, 1974, and raised in Lowell, MA. John is a graduate of Lowell High School, class of 1992 and later from Middlesex Community College with an associate’s degree. Following college, John moved to the Massachusetts North Shore communities where he followed his enjoyment of cooking and the culinary arts. John worked as a sous chef for several restaurants in the North Shore before working as both sous chef and head chef at Ferncroft Country Club of Middleton, MA.
John enjoyed fishing and was an avid sports fan. He was always willing to cook up some snacks and hang out with close friends and family. John was always able to bring a smile and laughter out of everyone in the room.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his brothers William and his wife Moira Malavich of Maynard, MA, James and his wife Jenny Malavich of Dracut, MA; sister Christine and her husband William O’Rourke of E. Greenwich, RI; nephews William and Brendan Malavich; nieces Amy and Amber Malavich, and Sophie and Bridget O’Rourke. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, Lowell, MA.
Services for John will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 9AM at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST., N. CHELMSFORD 01863 followed by a mass at 10AM at St. Margaret’s Church. Burial to follow. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME (978)-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Trang Nguyen
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Sending my condolences to John’s family. I went to LHS with John and will always remember him as a sweet and funny guy. May he rest in peace.
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Patricia Jamros
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Dear Bill and Moira and Family…
My sincere condolences on the loss of your of your brother.
Sending prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
May John rest in eternal light.
Pat Jamros
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Patricia Jamros
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Dear Bill and Moira and Family…
My sincere condolences on the loss of your brother.
Sending prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
May John rest in eternal light.
Pat Jamros
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Matt W Miller
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Such sad news. John was big hearted, funny, sweet guy. I hadn’t seen him in years but still smiled whenever I thought of him. I’m so sorry for your loss.
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Keith Dillon
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John was such a great kid in high school. Infectious smile and a kind soul. Rest easy buddy! Only the good die young.
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Pam (Noel) Rochna
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So sorry to hear of John’s passing. As a fellow LHS Class of ‘92 classmate he was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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Emily Antonelli Ray
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Dear Mrs. Malavich, Christine, Bill and Jimmy, I am sending all my love and deepest condolences to your family. John seemed to always have a smile and kind word at the ready and I will remember fondly our days growing up together in the old neighborhood.
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Nancy Feeney
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Dear Christine and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your brother/son is at peace now.
We are here for you.
Love,
Nancy & Tim
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George Hovey
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Condolences to the Malavich family during this difficult time.
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