He was born 2-9-48 to Thomas O. And Mary (Cardilli) Mallien. He graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School and St. Louis U., with a degree in Biology.
During college and afterword, Rich worked in the Hotel Hospitality business in California and Decatur, IL. Since 1985, he was employed by the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners until his retirement.
A lover of birds, Rich volunteered at the World Bird Sanctuary for over 50 years.
He is survived by two brothers: Thomas (Charlene), St. Louis, Mo. and James (Cindy) of St. Petersburg, FL., nieces and nephews: Steve(Mary) Mallien, Susan(Mark) Laspe,Jeremy (Sheridan) Greenwalt, and James and Genevieve Mallien.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to Incarnate Word Academy High School, St. Louis, Mo. or World Bird Sanctuary, Valley Park, Mo.
Visitation just before the 10 a.m. Mass on 10-9-21 at Sacret Heart Catholic Church, 751 N. Jefferson St., Florissant (St. Louis) Mo. 63031, with burial following at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Florissant, Mo.
Donations may be made in honor of Richard Mallien to:
Incarnate Word Academy High School
2788 Normandy Drive
St. Louis, Mo. 63121
World Bird Sanctuary
125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road
Valley Park, Mo. 63088
Attn: Roger Holloway.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.alexanderstlouis.com for the MALLIEN family.
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