Emilio B. Espiritu, Jr., suddenly, of Malden, June 9th. Beloved husband of Richel Espiritu. Devoted father of Jhechel Espiritu. Loving son of the late Emilio and Erlinda Espiritu. Dear brother of Emily Zarcilla and her husband Leonardo of the Philippines, Edna Villanueva and her son Jeremiah John Espiritu Villanueva of Malden, Eleonor Halsdorff and her husband Jeremy of Malden and Emmanuel Espiritu of Malden. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Born and raised in the Philippines, Emilio has been a resident of Malden since 2007. For many years he has worked at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston. He was also a member of the Church of God International. Relatives & friends are invited to attend his funeral service conducted at the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Tuesday June 15th at 10 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday June 14th from 4-7 PM.