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Eugene T. Maleska

1916 – 1993

American crossword puzzle constructor

Editor School teacher
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About Eugene T. Maleska

Lived 1916 – 1993 (aged 77). Eugene T. Maleska was an American editor and school teacher.

Eugene Thomas Maleska (January 6, 1916 – August 3, 1993) was an American crossword puzzle constructor and editor. In 1993, Maleska was succeeded by Will Shortz, who remains editor to this day.

Personal life

He married Jean and had two children: Merryl Maleska Wilbur and Gary Maleska. Maleska married Annrea (Neill) Sutton on February 9, 1985, in Barnstable, Massachusetts. They divorced at some point and Maleska married Carol Atkinson as his third wife on March 11, 1992. Carol had previously been married. Maleska died in Daytona Beach, Florida in 1993 of throat cancer. He also had a home in Wareham, Massachusetts.

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Important facts

Born
16 January 1916, Jersey City
Birth century
20th century
Died
3 August 1993, Daytona Beach
Occupation
Editor, school teacher
Nationality
United States
Education
Harvard University, Montclair State University, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Regis High School
Employers
City of New York, The New York Times
Also known as
Eugene Thomas Maleska, Eugene Maleska, Gene Maleska

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eugene T. Maleska?

American crossword puzzle constructor

When was Eugene T. Maleska born?

Eugene T. Maleska was born on 16 January 1916 in Jersey City.

When did Eugene T. Maleska die?

Eugene T. Maleska died on 3 August 1993 in Daytona Beach.

What was Eugene T. Maleska's occupation?

Eugene T. Maleska was an editor and school teacher.

What nationality was Eugene T. Maleska?

Eugene T. Maleska was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eugene T. Maleska

· Wikidata: Q5407794

· DBpedia: Eugene T. Maleska

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