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Peter Molinaro Obituary
Peter " Pete" Joseph Molinaro Jr., 88, of Danbury, beloved husband of Mildred (Knapp) Molinaro passed away peacefully at Filosa Nursing Home, Danbury, early Monday morning, July 29th. He was born in Norwalk, CT on March 10, 1925, son of the late Peter & Filomena Molinaro Sr.
Pete greeted everyone with a smile & was quick with a laugh. He was a hard working, devoted family man with many friends. Nothing gave him greater pleasure than to be around his family, especially his grandchildren & their children. In addition he enjoyed cooking, playing golf, bowling, and watching his favorite teams, Yankees and Giants, on TV.
Growing up in Danbury's Beaver Brook neighborhood, Pete attended local schools. Enlisting in the U.S. ARMY in 1943, he proudly served with honor as a Technical Sergeant in the 142nd Ordnance Company in France & Germany. In the early 1950's Pete started work as a clerk in the Danbury Post Office working his way up to his final position as Assistant Postmaster before retiring in 1986 after over 35 years of loyal service.
Pete will be missed by his wife of 65 years, Mildred, his daughter Martha & her husband Clifford LoDolce of New Milford, Ct, his son Kevin & wife Leslie Molinaro of Fairfield, Pa. His 3 grandchildren, Megan LoDolce of New Haven, Monica Sackandy of Ellington, Nicholas Molinaro of Plymouth, NH as well as 4 beautiful great granddaughter Molly, Ava, Isla & Farrah. He is also survived by his brother George & his wife Elaine Molinaro of New Milford, his two sisters, Nancy Pitcher & Theresa Molinaro of Danbury & many nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers, Frank W. Molinaro & Anthony Molinaro.
Pete's family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of the Filosa Nurse Home for the loving care they provided during his final days
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 10 AM in St. Joseph Church, Danbury.
Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury with military honors.
The family will receive friends in the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9-11 Granville Ave., Danbury on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 5 PM to 8 PM..
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate that contributions be made to help our brave Veterans at The Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org .
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ginny Molinaro
July 25, 2023
I remember him saying "you think it´s easy". Only family will understand.
August 14, 2013
To The Molinaro Family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all.
The Merrick Family
Jay, Shane, Kyle and Kathy
John Setaro
August 7, 2013
I was deeply saddened when I learned of Pete's passing. He was a generous and honest man, one of the first of many friends I was fortunate enough to have worked with at the Parcel Post Annex during my 4 yrs at WCSU. My heartfelt sympathies to your families.
July 31, 2013
Martha, Cliff and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love always,
Valerie Cavalier, Laura Sentementes and Family.
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Terry Mercede
July 31, 2013
So sorry to hear of Peter's passing God Bless his soul he
Was such a nice man . Millie may you and your family find peace knowing he is with the creator now
Lucy Bonacci & Family
July 31, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Millie and family.
Tim Dennehy
July 31, 2013
To the Molinaro family, our sincerest sympathy in your loss of Pete. May all those great memories help you through the days ahead.
God bless,
The Dennehy Family
Lauren Ryan
July 31, 2013
Poppa was a good and kind man. I truly enjoyed spending time with him whenever I got to visit Megan's family. He always made me laugh and he will be missed.
Erin Baniukiewicz
July 31, 2013
Dear Auntie Mill and Family,
We were so saddened to hear about Uncle Pete's passing. I have so many fond memories of him. His smile was contagious. He was such a wonderful, caring man who had a way of making everyone feel special. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With deepest Sympathay,
Erin & Bob
Abby Sercovich
July 30, 2013
Dear Meg, Mrs. LoDolce and Mrs. Molinaro, I will never forget Meg's Grandpa. He was always superloving to me all of these years and made my husband feel so welcome as well. We were blessed to have known him. Much love and support from PA,
Abby and Fede
Laura Bigham
July 30, 2013
Rest in peace, dear Uncle Pete. We will always remember the good times with you and Aunt Millie.
Love, Laura & Jim Bigham, Mandy & Jeff Hocking
Mary & Larry Bostock
July 30, 2013
Millie and family, Larry and I were saddened to hear that Pete passed. We remember you and Pete well, we go way, way back. I hope you find comfort in remembering all the good memories you shared together. Our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.
Mary and Larry Bostock
Victoria DeMarino
July 30, 2013
Dear Mildred, Martha & Kevin,
Our family is so sorry for the loss of Poppa Pete. He was a really nice person. It was always a pleasure to see him enjoy his great grandchildren. He will be remembered often at our family gatherings.
Joy Hendricks
July 30, 2013
Dear Auntie, Marty, Kevin and Family:
I treasure my memories of Uncle Pete and the summers I spent with all of you when you were kind enough to take me in for a visit after we had moved to Florida. I will remember the laughter, wonderful cooking, and the feeling of family. You were also kind enough to take my children in to your home when they were visiting and treating them like your own. You hold a special place in my heart. I'm so grateful I was able to come visit with Uncle Pete at the rest home the last time I was in Ct. He was as wonderful and sassy as ever. Keep your memories close and be good to each other. Love, Joy
RHONDA GRISWOLD
July 30, 2013
Dear aunt martha and family so sorry for your loss
Charlie Setaro
July 30, 2013
My deepest sympathies go out to the Molinaro family, in particular, Millie and Kevin who may remember me. Pete was my supervisor for my entire postal career until he retired. Pete was someone who treated all with respect and every day was a new day when it came to disagreements. Truly a good, kind man with a great sense of humor! I will miss him and always remember him.
Ginny Molinaro
July 30, 2013
Dear Millie and Family,
I want to express how very sad I am and to extend my sincerest sympathy to you and your entire family. Losing Pete is a tremendous loss to all that had the pleasure of knowing him. I for one, will miss visiting with him on my visits to CT. His smile and his famous quote “you think it's easy?” always made us all laugh. I have so many wonderful memories of the good times we had together as a family. Pete will live on in my heart and in the hearts of many. He will never be forgotten.
Love you all,
Ginny
July 30, 2013
Dear Auntie Mill, Marty, Kevin and Family, Our sincere sympathy to you all. Uncle Pete was such a great man and uncle. He always greeted everyone with a smile and was so genuinely interested in everyone's lives and well being! Joe and I loved chatting with him. He will terribly missed. I'm so lucky to have had such a wonderful uncle and will always remember his loving memories! Love, Linda and Joe
Sharon Cavagna - Musbek
July 30, 2013
Dear Nancy, Theresa, George and family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother. Although we have not seen each other in years, everyone from Beaver Brook is considered family.
Again you have my deepest sympathy.
Sharon Cavagna Musbek
July 30, 2013
Poppa, you were an amazing grandfather who I will always miss for the rest of my life. I will always remember the amazing food you cooked when I was growing up, the trips to the driving range, museums, and the movies, and all the great times we spent together. I'm going to miss you very much! Watch over me and my new son Anthony who will carry on the Molinaro name with pride. Love you always, your grandson Nicholas.
Dave Deakin, Jr.
July 30, 2013
One of the best I worked with at the old Main St. P.O. Fun guy!
Bonnie Lees
July 30, 2013
MY Deepest Sympathy. Prayer's of comfort and peace for your loss.Peter is in the heavens above cooking and giving cooking lesson the angels above.He is a remarkable man, he will be missed.
Kevin Molinaro
July 30, 2013
3 Generations.
Kevin Molinaro
July 30, 2013
My Favorite, Nick & Pop.
Kevin Molinaro
July 30, 2013
Everlasting love.
Kevin Molinaro
July 30, 2013
My Hero. Love you Pop.
Kevin Molinaro
July 30, 2013
Joan Piskura (Gore )
July 30, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
July 29, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful uncle. Jeff and I will cherish Uncle Peters memories forever.He will be sincerely missed. love you auntie and family, susan and jeff
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