Maletta, Michael

New York City author and activist Larry Kramer listed Michael Maletta as a deceased friend in his call-to-arms March 1983 New York Native article, 1,112 and Counting. Randy Shilts includes Maletta, one of the first KS patients in San Francisco, in his book, And the Band Played On.

I wanted to compose a letter to you for you have been deceased for more than 30 years. So tragic that you had to be in the earlier years when this disease may have been called G.R.I.D and AZT wasn't a option at the time? When you died I was was just a kid and my world was different from you & your community. I have adored the Gay community and lost many in my inner circle from this devastating virus. I hope that many of your friends are still alive or maybe a family member? After reading your online obit from the original newspaper clipping, it seems that many loved and respected you. May you rest in peace...Be free..

I miss you my brother.

My first partner had a framed Night Flight promo poster hung in his SoMa loft. The event date was 30 December 1977. He told me he had attended. His name was Chuck Barricman and he passed away in 2005. A few days ago, I came across the poster and hung it in my office. I saw your name and did a search. I was in high school when you left and yet your footprints remain.