On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, Richard Emory Mallek, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 87.
Richard was born on May 26, 1933, in Los Angeles, California, to Frances Courtney (Berry) and Emory Douglas Mallek. He graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1951, and served on active duty in the US Army from 1954 to 1956, stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. He received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from UCLA in 1958 and spent the majority of his career in production management for the cosmetic industry before retiring.
He married Sally Ewing on June 21, 1958; they raised three children, Lynne, Doug and Susan, and were married until 1974. He married his current wife, Ellen Coppock, on July 10, 1977.
Richard loved wood working and built beautiful furniture. He also loved sports car rallying, music, movies, photography, telling stories and sharing jokes with his family and friends. He had a zest for life, a contagious smile and a great laugh.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his son (Doug Mallek) and sister (Beverly Miller). He is survived by his wife, his former wife, and his daughters, Lynne (Herb Fredricksen), Susan (Mark Roche), two grandsons, Sean and Max Roche, his half brother, Emory (Chip) Mallek (Maria), nephew Patrick Kerrigan and niece Kathy Kerrigan.
A celebration of his life will be held at a future date. Donations may be made in Richard's memory to the Alzheimers Association California Southland Chapter, or the Los Angeles Mission.
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