MALTA, George M. of Malden, entered into eternal rest on Sunday,  August 1, 2021 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.  He was 88 years old.  Born in Everett, George lived in Malden for many years.  He worked and retired from the U.S. Department of Defense as a government inspector. Beloved husband of Josephine T. (Reale) for over 68 years. Dear son of the late Charles and Grace (Cibelli) Malta.  Dear and devoted father of David Malta of Peabody and the late George M. Malta, Jr. and his surviving wife, Christine Malta of Malden and the late Lori Collorone. Brother of Marie Abbatinozzi of Everett, and the late A. William Malta, Charles Malta, Jr. and his surviving wife, Rose of Everett and Constance Brown.  Loving Grampy of Jennifer, James, Kasey and Cameron Malta, Skylar Collorone and the late Joshua Malta.  Also surviving are many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend George's visitation in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Thursday, August 5 from 9 a.m–11 a.m. with a funeral home service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment with U.S. Navy Military Honors in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in George's memory to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, c/o Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923 would be sincerely. Late U.S. Navy Veteran. Parking with attendants on duty.