Michael J. Malinowski, a long-time resident of Boston, died on September 12, 2014 at the Winchester Hospital in Winchester, Massachusetts. He was two days shy of his 74th birthday. Michael was born on September 14, 1940 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine J. (Sybicka) Malinowski. Michael was an educator and teacher. He worked for the Burlington school system in Burlington, Massachusetts prior to becoming the Superintendent of Schools for the Coventry school system in Coventry, CT. After retiring from the Coventry school system he became the Assistant Superintendent for the Wakefield school system in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Michael was a lover of the arts and especially enjoyed the symphony. He was also an avid animal lover. Michael was the Cherished brother of Susanne McNamara and her husband John of Saugus. Devoted uncle of Kimberly Manzelli and her husband Mark; Julie Fox and her husband John and Susanne Miles and her husband John. Loving granduncle to several grandnieces and grandnephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Church 163 Chestnut St. in Chelsea on Wednesday, September 17 at 10 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial is private. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 4-7 pm at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading. Those who wish may make contributions in Michael's memory to the Michael Malinowski Scholarship Fund c/o Coventry Public Schools, Business Office, 1700 Main St. Coventry, CT 06238. For on line guest book and directions visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com