Obituary of David de Waal Malefyt

David Henry de Waal Malefyt, “Dave”, 65, went to be with the Lord after a short, but brave, battle with cancer on March 29, 2019, at home with his family. 

The son of Karel and Catherine de Waal Malefyt, Dave was born in 1953 and grew up in Franklin Lakes, NJ. He graduated from Ramapo High School in 1972.  Following high school he married his highschool sweetheart, and wife of nearly 44 years, Donna.

Dave loved working on his farm, and was happiest riding his tractor in his dirty boots, jeans and a flannel shirt.  He also loved antiquing with his wife and being with his family. 

He is survived by his loving wife Donna; his children David and his wife Carrie, Michael and his girlfriend Robin Celinko, Rebecca Solich and her husband Jarrott, Daniel and his wife Christine, and his daughter, Meghan; his grandchildren Rylan, Ella Grace, Tai, Maya and Owen.  

A viewing will be held at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, Wyckoff, NJ on Monday, April 1 from 6:00pm- 8:00pm. The Funeral Service will be 10:30am on Tuesday, April 2 at Hawthorne Gospel Church, Hawthorne, NJ. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dave’s memory to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital Tribute Program.