Louis "Buddy" Malatesta, of Medford, died suddenly at the Massachusetts General Hospital on Thursday evening. He was 87.

Buddy was born in Somerville and raised in Medford the son of the late Walter and Myrtle (Burt) Malatesta. He served in the Navy during World War II. He worked for many years as an engraver for the College Seal Jewelry Co. In 1970 he went to work for the Medford School Department as a custodian and served primarily at Medford High School until he retired. He was devoted to his family and will be missed by all who knew him.

The beloved husband of the late Jean F. (Fuce), he was a devoted father to Judie Mansfield and her husband John of Arlington and Karen Eastman and her husband Merle of Attleboro. He leaves his loving grandchildren Elise, Brianne, Justin, Courtney and Craig. The dear brother of Claire Simmons of Wakefield and brother-in-law of Betty Malatesta of Medford, he was predeceased by his brother Walter.

A funeral service will be conducted in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Wednesday at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 – 8 PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Buddy's name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 89 South Street, Suite LL01, Boston, MA 02111.