Official, formalized obituary and memorial service details for Tiffany L. Malvaso, 51, have not yet been publicly released by her family or a designated funeral home, following her sudden passing over the weekend.
Her death is currently the subject of an active law enforcement investigation in the Town of Tonawanda, New York.
Details of the Incident
According to the Town of Tonawanda Police Department, emergency services and police officers responded to a first aid call at a residence on Cleveland Drive at approximately 2:50 AM on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Upon arrival at the scene, responding officers located Tiffany L. Malvaso, who was pronounced dead. Investigators confirmed she had sustained significant, apparent blunt force trauma.
Current Status and Legal Proceedings
Following an initial investigation at the scene, detectives arrested her husband, Nicholas M. Malvaso, 36.
He has been formally charged with Murder in the 2nd Degree in connection with her death. Following his arraignment in town court, he was remanded to the Erie County Holding Center, where he is currently being held without bail. He is scheduled to return to the Town of Tonawanda Court for a felony hearing on Thursday, May 21, 2026. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
Ongoing Investigation
Town of Tonawanda Police officials have stated that no further specific details surrounding the circumstances of the incident will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
