Arthur M. Malcy, 91, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022, at Sunrise of Leawood.
A lifelong Kansas City resident, he was recognized in the advertising community as a gregarious, creative and sometimes feisty collaborator.
Art was a product of the Mad Men era — before anyone thought to make it so popular. He co-owned several successful advertising agencies throughout his career. Three-martini lunches, a great storytelling ability, and a contagious laugh made him a success in advertising as well as with family and friends.
He was born during the Great Depression and was loved by his family. Art went to Paseo High School and graduated from the University of Missouri where he was a Sigma Alpha Mu.
He married Frances Friedman in 1958. They were married 43 years, had three children and were about to celebrate retirement when she became ill with cancer, passing away in 2001.
He married Donna Kupper in 2003. They enjoyed companionship, travel, and dinners with friends and family for many years. He looked forward to lunches with the R.O.M.E.O. club and playing weekly poker games with life-long friends. Although declining health shifted his plans, he was eternally hopeful that things would improve. Even though the last few years of his life were challenging, Art continued to win people over with his quick wit and sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Kupper of Prairie Village, Kansas; his son and daughter-in-law Steve and Pam Malcy of Leawood, Kansas; his daughter and her spouse Lisa Malcy and Pat McCrae of Portland, Oregon; his daughter and her spouse Stephanie Malcy and Jay Schaefer of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and his grandchildren, Allison Malcy, Merik Schaefer and Ryah Schaefer. His stepchildren are Steve (Lisa) Mokofsky and Stephanie (John) Klauber.
Our family is truly grateful for the amazing care he received from Ascend Hospice and the staff at Sunrise of Leawood. They were especially caring during COVID isolation and his sedentary last days.
A graveside service was held at Mount Carmel Cemetery on April 8, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Jewish Community Center in care of The Heritage Center.
Online condolences may be left for the family at louismemorialchapel.com.
