MALTA, Josephine T. (Reale) of Malden, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after being a brief illness.  She was 91 years old.  Born in Everett, Josie lived in Malden for many years.  She always had a smile on her face. Josie was a fun loving woman who enjoyed being busy with all of her longtime, dear friends.  Josie was the daughter of the late Santo Reale and Sophia (DiGrazia) Reale; beloved wife of the late George M. Malta for over 68 before his passing in 2021;  dear and devoted mother of David Malta of Peabody, and the late George M. Malta, Jr. and his surviving wife, Christine of Malden and Lori Collorone;  loving Nana of Jennifer Malta, James Malta, Kasey Malta, Cameron Malta, Skylar Collorone and the late Joshua Malta.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Josephine's visitation in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. with a funeral home service to follow at 11 a.m.  Burial will be at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  Parking with attendants on duty.