Dr. Henry (Hank) J. Malinowski, 69 years of age, passed away after an illness in his home in Haymarket, VA on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Hank was born on September 12, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA. The son of Henry and Jean (Mowinski) Malinowski. Survived by his sister Janine, and predeased by his parents and a brother, Bernie. Also survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda, son Rich, daughter-in-law Beth and granddaughter Ella.
Hank graduated from Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, PA, attended Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, remaining at the college until earning his PhD. After earning his degree he taught at the University of Missouri Pharmacy School for 3 years (1973-1976) before moving to Maryland to begin working for the Food and Drug Administration. During his career at the FDA he became a Deputy Director in the Biopharmaceutics and Research, a division of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
Hank had several articles published in pharmaceutical and science periodicals and was a guest lecturer internationally. He received a fellowship from the Mansfield Foundation, spending a year in Japan working with the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The friendships he made in Japan and at the FDA continued long after he retired in 2006 after 30 years of service.
Hank enjoyed traveling abroad to places such as Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Egypt, Europe and Hawaii to experience different cultures and traditions. He also enjoyed playing golf, gardening, model railroading, and was an avid reader.
A memorial gathering will be held at the Witzke Funeral Homes, Inc., 5555 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045 on Saturday, June 6 from 12:00 to 2:00pm, where a memorial service will follow at 2:00pm. Condolences may be expressed at www.witzkefuneralhomes.com
Interment will be at a later date at SS Peter and Paul Lithuanian Cemetery in Owl Creek, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate Mass Cards or a donation to a charity of your choice.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.8.18