Samuel Frank Mariani, 70, of Malden Massachusetts and longtime resident of Hallandale Beach Florida, died February 19, 2020, after a sudden and devastating heart attack and stroke.Mr. Mariani was born August 30, 1949, in Everett Massachusetts, to Samuel L. and Josephine (Rescigno) Mariani.He graduated from Malden High School in 1967 and was an avid New England sports fan (especially his beloved Bruins). He also enjoyed movies and music and played the drums for a couple of local bands called “The Pulsations” and “Just 4” in high school and his early twenties.He is survived by his 2 children Gina Mariani and Rocco Mariani of Massachusetts, his brother Thomas Mariani as well as his life partner Patricia Cannon of Florida. Memorial services will be held Wednesday February 26th at Fred Hunter Funeral Home in Hollywood Florida from 12-2PM. Condolence flowers may be purchased and sent via fieldofflowers.com