Kenneth A. Malinowski, passed away on December 3, 2023 at Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer. Kenneth was born in Holyoke, son of the late Dorothy Ann (Yucka) Malinowski-Gammie and Max Malinowski. He grew up in Chicomansett Village in Chicopee, and spent time in West Springfield and Ware. Ken was very active and was a member of the Teamsters (Local 404 & 170) and the Fairview Sportsman Club. He had a deep love for sports, a soft spot for animals and was a dedicated Ford man. Ken should be remembered for his smile that would light up a room. Kenneth is predeceased by his brother, David Malinowski and his stepson, Scott Desrochers. He leaves behind his wife, Faith (Rosendale) Malinowski, a daughter, Carrie Choquette and husband Allen, a stepdaughter, Kim Desrochers-Marchesi, a stepson, John Desrochers and a sister, Heidi Malinowski. A graveside service will be held for Kenneth at Saint Stanislaus Cemetery in Chicopee on Wednesday, May 22nd at 11 am. Memorial donations can be made to Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center or the Dakin Humane Society.