Lillian Christine Mali - Obituary

illian Christine “Lily” Mali, age 70 and a lifelong resident of Annapolis, died on October 13, 2025, with her family by her side. Born in Annapolis on November 5, 1954, she was a devoted wife and mother, while also working as a Title Processor for many years before retiring as an Administrative Assistant at the District Court. Lily had a special relationship with each of her siblings and spoke of them often. Playing cards and getting together for holidays was something she cherished. She took great pride in hosting Christmas every year. As Lily grew older, she assumed the role of Nana. Her favorite role yet. Her grandbabies were her number one source of joy. She loved having sleepovers, snuggling and sharing lots of sweet treats. Lily enjoyed sharing a meal and laughter with family, especially over Thanksgiving, which was her favorite holiday. She loved the beach, especially summer vacations in OCMD. Some of her favorite things were soaking up the sun, chocolate nuggets, good music, soap operas, the game show network, traveling and a good ice cold fountain coke. She accepted people as they were and knew how to make anyone feel special. Her love for others was her greatest quality. Lily is survived by her husband of 44 years, Michael Mali; two daughters, Erin Youngs (and her husband Scott) of Arnold and Kristin Canevazzi (and her husband Adam) of Annapolis; her stepdaughter, Stacie Mali of Seaford, DE; her sister, Mary Lamb (and her husband Jimmy); her grandchildren, Jacob Canevazzi, Lily Canevazzi, Dean Canevazzi, Hope Mali, Brittany Lugasi and Christopher Walters; and her great-grandchildren, Lawson and Wren Lugasi. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom she adored, and two great nieces who she shared an undeniable bond with, Riley and Sloane Tomaselli. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Libby Wilkinson, and her three brothers, Michael, Tommy and Bill Wilkinson. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Lily’s life on Sunday, October 19 from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, October 20 at 10:30 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, with burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis. To share memories and honor the life of Lily, the family invites you to join them for a celebration of life at the Annapolis Elks Lodge immediately following the burial. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.