Mark Richard Malkames Esq., 63, died quietly Jan. 30, 2022, in his Allentown home.

Born in Hazleton, he moved to Allentown at a very young age and loved living and working in the Lehigh Valley.

He graduated from Salisbury Township High School in 1976 and Ursinus College in 1980.

Following closely in his father’s (William G.) and brother’s (William K.) professional footsteps, he attended and excelled at Delaware Law School, graduating in 1983. He joined his father’s practice in Allentown.

He was dedicated to the practice of law and had the utmost regard for the profession.

He was frequently seen in the office seven days a week, including a few hours of time in the office on holidays.

He loved serving clients and their needs.

While he practiced in a variety of areas, he was probably best-known for his representation of clients in zoning matters and mobile home park matters and earned praise from colleagues and opposing counsel as being an attorney who was highly skilled, knowledgeable and prepared.

However, while some might consider him a workaholic, he had many interests outside work.

He loved learning and enjoyed reading textbooks in a wide variety of topics ranging from science to the arts.

He was a collector of the work of current artists, enjoyed exercise, participated in the occasional pickup basketball game, and listened to music, with David Bowie being a favorite.

He was also no stranger to Phillies baseball, not just the major league team, but also the Lehigh Valley IronPigs and the Reading Fightin Phils, attending many of their games with friends while enjoying a hot dog and beer.

At times, he was quiet and reserved, but he was not shy to display his wry sense of humor to many of his friends, family and colleagues.

He was a lifelong bachelor, married to the law, as he would quip, and is survived by his father, brother, sister Susan and niece and nephews. Those who got to know him on a personal or professional level will miss him.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ursinus College c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.