Tom was a tattoo artist in the Belleville area for many years as well as a jewelry maker. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed surfing the internet.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bernice, nee Spreitler, Malear.
He is survived by two sons, Jesse Hollander and Lance Boussard; his grandchildren; 2 brothers, Craig (Sandy) Malear and Bruce (Cathy) Malear; 3 sisters, Bernice (Rich) Hurst, Sherry Costello, Diane Rainwater. Mr. Malear is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials in Tom’s name may be made to the family or to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62220. Online condolences may be expressed at www.valhallagardensandunferalhome.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at the Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223.
Service: A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Tony Minear officiating.