MALITA, Vasil of Roslindale, formerly of Tirana, Albania, passed away at home on December 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, in his 103rd year. Beloved husband of Agllaia (Sevi) Malita for 75 years. Devoted father of Kostaq Malita and his wife Aleksandra of Roslindale, Donika Margariti and her husband Kristaq of Roslindale, Liliana Traboini and her husband Kolec of Roslindale, and Aleksander Malita and his wife Enkeleda of Dedham. Loving “Gjushi” of Indrit Vasil, Hektor Spiro, Lida, Valdi, Denisa, Donald, Agllaia, and Julia. Also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Sofia Cako.
Vasil Malita spent his early years in Libohove, Gjirokaster as a successful tailor. He served his country proudly as an artillery officer in WWII against Italian and German forces. After the war, he married his beloved Agllaia, had four children and moved his family to the capital city of Tirana. He achieved the rank of Major in the Army and retired in the early 70's. In 1993 he immigrated with his family first to Greece, then to the U.S where they settled in Boston.
Over the years, he was fortunate enough to revisit his hometown of Libohove (where they made him an honorary citizen). He never lost his close connection with the people of his village in Gjirokaster. In his later years, he supported and helped fundraise for the Libohove newspaper which continues to print to this day.
He was a strong, knowledgeable and charismatic man. He helped raise many grandchildren and great grandchildren, instilling his love for reading and writing in all of them. A life of over a century long, leaving the fondest memories to those who were fortunate enough to know him. May he rest peacefully and his legacy live on forever in our hearts.
A visitation will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Tuesday, January 2nd from 11am-1pm. Burial will follow at Gardens Cemetery, West Roxbury.