Samuel Moses Malin, age 82, of Narragansett, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at UConn John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington, Connecticut, after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Gene Frances (Stutman) Malin, and longtime companion of the late Marian Friedland.
Born in Providence, a son of the late Leon and Rena (Shapiro) Malin, he was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island. A graduate of Hope High School, class of 1961, Sam went on to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a doctorate from the University of Utah. A veteran of the United States Army, he served as Captain in Vietnam from 1969-1970.
Mr. Malin taught English in various schools before teaching GED and creative writing at the RI State Correctional Facility for decades until retirement.
He is survived by his son, Judah Malin of Huntersville, North Carolina; two grandsons, Caleb and Gabriel Malin and three siblings, Bayla Sklaroff, Howard Malin and Mark Malin.
A private graveside burial with military honors will be held at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, Rhode Island.
Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
