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Reverend Peter A. Molnar
1938 - 2012
Reverend Peter A. Molnar
1938 - 2012
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BORN
1938
DIED
2012
Peter Molnar Obituary
AGE: 74 • Stratford
On October 19, 2012. Beloved husband of Janet White Molnar. Survived by 5 children, David of Hillsboro, Elizabeth (David) Rhodes of CA, Mark (Sharon) of CO, Dawn (Michael) Bell of Voorhees, and Renee Doersch of Stratford; 14 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter; and sister Roberta "Beepsy" Gunderson of SC. Rev. Pete was an Army Chaplain in Vietnam and served active Reserve and National Guard units for 32 years, earning the rank of Colonel. He was a Mental Health Administrator for Camden County for 17 years, and also worked as an Assistant Hospital Administrator and Social Worker for the Veterans Affairs Office until retiring from government. During that time he served a total of 50 years in the Diocesan of New Jersey, where he was Vicar at St. Mary's Church in Clementon and Church of the Atonement in Laurel Springs. He later worked as Interim Rector at Good Shepherd in Pitman, and then served his last posting at Trinity Episcopal Church in Vincentown. "Padre", as addressed by all his loving Parishioners, also served on many Diocesan Committees including the Church Choir Camp. He belonged to Joshua Lodge #0890 F&AM in New York and Scottish Rite-Valley of Southern NJ; American Legion Post #94 and #371; Jewish War Veterans of the USA Post #2013; and VFW in Berlin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday morning 10:00am-12:00pm at the: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 801 West State St., Trenton, NJ 08618. Burial Office and Eucharist will begin at 12:00pm. Cremation will be held privately following services. Arrangements under the direction of the: ORA L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME, 51 Park Blvd., Clementon, NJ 08021. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Peter A. Molnar's name to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Ste. 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. Share memories at OraLWoosterFuneralHome.com.
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Ernie Darpino
November 9, 2012
Peter is loved by all who know him. He will always be remembered for his loving and caring ways. Grace and I have always had a special love for Peter and will continue to keep him in our special thoughts.
October 25, 2012
God bless you, Jan and family, and may God's comforting hand be upon you.
I have always considered Father Pete to be a true friend and caring brother.
Karen joins me with warmest regards.
Walt
Reverend Walter J. Thompson
Kristina Bergman
October 25, 2012
Father Pete, you will be missed. You were too young to leave us, but God has a place for you to serve. Thanks for your time in Clementon, as well as Good Shepherd in Pitman.
Amy Miller
October 23, 2012
I have known Peter for many years. We worked together at CCHSC. He was the person I trusted to marry my husband and I 22 years ago...and made my jewish family very comfortable. He was also the one to send me Jewish New Year cards and always added his own funny tag line. I will miss him and send my sincere sympathy to all of his family.
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Theresa Carlson (formerly Ambrico)
October 22, 2012
Father Pete may you have all the blessings in heaven that you gave while on earth. You are gone from earth not from life. I am so happy I had the chance to know you. My deepest sympathy and prayers to your family and all those you served in Christ's image-whether from your parish or working for the county. God bless always...
October 22, 2012
Father Pete you will be missed very much in our family, you were the only person I could turn to when I needed help with John and God if it weren't for you I would have not known Jesus in my life you saved me from disaster you will be missed,all our prayers go out to your family and Jan. Love John& Sharon Whitcraft
October 22, 2012
Father Molnar always had a a unique presence about him.He would take your focus off His "Collar" by saying some real funny "Off the Cuff".He could heal through Humor, and always had a kind word to say. He will be truly missed. "Father Molnar, thank you for always looking out for the Very Least Of these".
October 22, 2012
Father Pete, thank you for all you had done for my Family when we were neighbors, helping me and supporting me when I needed it the most, Helping and talking with Tom, and all your blessings you gave my family, my children. Caseylynne, when you would take her to fill in as an Acolyte, Trinity, with Jan. So many memories.. You are truly going to be missed, Bless you, your family, your wonderful wife, and children/grandchildren .
Well done good and faithful servant enter into your rest.
Love
The Trombetta/Swanson family
Tom,Cindy, Caseylynne and Ryan, JT
October 21, 2012
Father Molnar was always an inspiration to my family. He married my husband and I 36 years ago, baptized our children. I have known the Molnar family for over 40 years. He was a wonderful priest, an inspiration to so many. Our heartfelt sympathies go to his family especially to David, Liz and Mark.
Love,
Karen & Tim Hawn and Family
Robert Novelle
October 20, 2012
Padre has been such an inspiration over the last 12 years that we were privileged to know him and have him as our spiritual leader. Padre was always eager to make so many family events (marriages, major birthdays and others) and church occasions joyous and meaningful. We will always remember Padre fondly. He is joining the Saints – God Speed! The Novelle family.
Claudia Storicks
October 20, 2012
Thank you for allowing me to share Padre's last days with you. May God's love comfort all of you and know that many friends are here to help you through this difficult time.
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