Michael John Malafronte, Sr., 91, of Oakdale, on February 17, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Clara. Devoted father of Michael John Jr. (Diane), Charles (Joy), and Cecile Cottone. Adored grandfather of Vincent (Michelle) Malafronte, John (Tina) Cottone, Michael John Malafronte III, Michael Cottone, and Clarissa Cottone. Dear great-grandfather of Clara, Vincent Jr., and Marie Malafronte and John Cottone Jr. and great-grandson-to-be. Proud WWII Navy Veteran. Ex-Chief of North Babylon Fire Department. Member of the North Babylon Fire Department for over 50 years. In his spare time, when not at the fire house, Michael enjoyed gardening and coin collecting. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Family will receive friends at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main Street, Babylon, Tuesday, February 19th & Wednesday, February 20th, 2-4:30pm & 7-9:30pm. Funeral mass 9:45am Thursday, February 21, 2019, Saint John Nepomucene RC Church, Bohemia. Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore.