Francis "Frank" W. Malack

September 13, 2019

Francis “Frank” W. Malack, 94, of Willington, CT, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. He was born in Willington, CT, son of the late John and Anna (Mikushek) Malack. He was a self-employed heavy equipment operator and he was known as a master bulldozer operator, transforming land into ponds, digging foundations for homes, and clearing fields for farmers’ harvest. Frank attended Roaring Brook, Village Hill, Hall Memorial, and Windham High Schools. While a student at Roaring Brook School, at the age of twelve his daily responsibility was to attend to the wood stove. He received fifteen dollars of pay for the year and bought himself a bicycle. He also cut wood with his father and brother to supply the surrounding schools with firewood for the school year. Every Saturday, he had to harness up the horse to the wagon or buggy to take his Mother shopping to the A & P in Stafford Springs traveling on Polster Road. On returning home the horse would go into the Roaring Brook River to get a drink of water instead of a drink in Stafford Springs. Frank served in the United States Army, in the 4th Infantry Division, stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict 1950-1952. Returning from the Army he worked for Joe Hipsky, Sr. Farming. He then was employed by Joe Mottes Company. Joe Mottes bought a bulldozer and told Frank to operate. Frank taught himself how to run and operate the bulldozer. In 1954, Frank started his own construction business operating D7 and D8 bulldozers. He cleared many acres of land and constructed many ponds. Sonny Hipsky worked with him on many projects. Frank was a “Jack of all trades”. He enjoyed taking things apart and seeing how they operated. He enjoyed the Red Sox and NASCAR Racing, as well as traveling with his wife, Kathryn and spending time with his family. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Kathryn (Dunay) Malack; four children, Joan Mercier and her husband Robert, Joe Malack, Brenda Malack, and Sally Pauloz and her husband Rick; ten grandchildren, Amy, Megan, Sarah, Caitlin, Robert, Michael, Jennifer, Katie, Thomas, and Andrew; great granddaughter, Iris; sister, Rose Kubacka; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Mary, John, Anna, and Helen. His funeral will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019, with a procession forming by 9 A.M. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. Edward Church, 55 High St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Edward Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT. Calling hours are on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 2-4 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Edward Church, 27 Church St., Stafford Springs, CT 06076. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com