He was born in Stamford on October 29, 1986, the son of Kenneth and Maureen Winters Malizia of New Canaan.
He graduated from New Canaan High School in 2004 and began working for his father’s local cleaning business. He loved music, traveling, fishing, animals and being with friends who also shared these passions.
In addition to his parents, John is survived by his brother Austin Malizia of Stamford, and sister Jordan Malizia of New York City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church, 23 Cherry Street in New Canaan.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main Street in New Canaan.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Johnathan’s honor to PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society) in Norwalk.
For online condolences and directions please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com.
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