Gabe Joseph Maletta, Ph.D., M.D.

Maletta, Gabe Joseph, Ph.D., M.D. age 77, of Edina, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 18, 2016. Dr. Maletta was born on June 8, 1938 in Paterson, NJ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Christina Maletta, and is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Barbara; his children Elizabeth (Richard) Stoeckel, Keith (Marcy Thompson) Maletta and Matthew (Kristina) Maletta; his grandchildren Richard Stoeckel, Adriana Maletta and an unborn grandchild due later this year; his brother Michael (Judith) Maletta; his sister Judith (Jerry) Wisnofsky; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Dr. Maletta graduated from Paterson Eastside High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he was also a varsity letterman in baseball. Dr. Maletta obtained his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in physiology from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Medical Degree from Case Western Reserve University. After completing his residency in psychiatry, Dr. Maletta served as Director of the Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center and later as its Associate Chief of Staff for Geriatrics and Extended Care. Dr. Maletta was also a longstanding Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Among his many achievements, Dr. Maletta was a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Fellow of the American College of Psychiatrists and co-authored the widely used textbook "Principles and Practices of Geriatric Psychiatry." Dr. Maletta died as he had lived: with remarkable integrity, an indomitable spirit and faith, and grateful for a life enriched by enduring friendships and a love of his chosen vocation. Dr. Maletta's professional aspiration was to faithfully praise God through compassionate care and service to his patients, their families and his students. Most important, however, were his roles as husband, father and grandfather, and he will continue to inspire, guide and enrich the lives of his devoted family. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, 5000 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55436. Visitation will take place on Monday, May 23, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at The Catholic Church of Christ the King, 5029 Zenith Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55410, immediately followed by a Funeral Mass beginning at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served following the Mass. Private interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, MN. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Published on May 22, 2016