Dexter Malbrough

Dexter Malbrough Obituary Sunrise: January 11, 1948Sunset: February 19, 2016 Dexter Lamont Malbrough was born in New York City. He was the only child of Jeannine and Joseph Malbrough, of New York and Louisiana respectively. He was confirmed in the Catholic religion at Our Lady of Lourdes in New York City. Nicknamed Tony, he enjoyed playing basketball as a boy, and throughout his adolescence. Raised in Harlem, Tony attended Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School. He also attended Commerce High School where he was named Basketball Most Valuable Player in 1966 and received many awards for sportsmanship. As a child he grew up near and played basketball with Lou Alcindor who later became NBA Hall of Fame player Kareem Abdul Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers. Tony coached youth basketball and met his future wife Alice, another youth counselor. Later he took college classes at Manhattan College in the Bronx and Fordham University in New York City. The couple married in 1971 and had one son Russell. Tony gained an appreciation of world history and current events from his grandparents and parents reading newspapers and listening to radio from various points of view and locations. Tony worked for New York City Transit Authority for several decades. He regularly came in contact with people from all over the world and always greeted an old friend or a new acquaintance with a smile and hearty, hello. After retirement Tony moved to the sunshine state of Florida and made friends in his new hometown of Ocala. Tony loved motion pictures that told a good story. He became an avid collector of movies and television programs painstakingly seeking to find stories that appealed to him. He was drawn to water, perhaps from his father who was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran or his grandfather born on the island of Jamaica. Fresh water or salt water, pool or beach, every summer he would find a way to enjoy the water. He took classes at State University of New York, Maritime and became a licensed boater. Tony enjoyed music from the 1940's to contemporary hits, undoubtedly encouraged by his mother, a former dancer at the world famous Apollo Theater. Very often his companion on the various roads of life, his music would keep Tony going. Preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Dexter passed away February 19, 2016 at Sylvia's House, Hospice of Marion County, in Ocala, Florida. Dexter Lamont Malbrough is survived by his loving wife of over 44 years, Alice Malbrough, son, Russell Malbrough, Father-in-Law, Warren Thomas, Sister-in-Law, Valerie Thomas, future Daughter-in-Law, Zinga Fraser and numerous cousins and friends. The family would like to thank Roberts Funeral Home - Bruce Chapel East. Condolences can be sent to:Mrs. Alice Malbrough,7105 Hemlock Loop, Ocala, FL 34472

Dexter Malbrough

January 11, 1948 - February 19, 2016