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Joseph Molinaro Obituary

Joseph Matthew Molinaro Joe passed away on May 15, 2020 following an heroic attempt to recover from the stroke he suffered last Nov. He was born in KC, MO. to Dr. Joseph Matthew Molinaro and Helen Parke Molinaro. He is survived by his wife of 29 yrs., Arlene, 4 children, Melissa Roby of Nashville, Tenn., Dr. Joseph Molinaro (Lauren) of Soquel, Calif., Ryan Molinaro(Lauren) of Carlsbad, Calif. & Jaime Kasselman. He also leaves 9 grandhildren & 2 beloved brothers, Dr. Robert Molinaro (Barbara) Cleveland, MO. & David Molinaro (Cheryl) Estero, Fla. along with many nieces & nephews. Joe graduated from Rockhurst HS a member of "The Great Class of 1960" and from Rockhurst College. After graduation he joined the Airforce flying F-4's for 6 yrs. ending his service after flying missions over Vietnam for a yr. He turned his love of flying into a long career as a commercial pilot for both Eastern Airlines & Northwest Airlines. In 2007 he started his own company, Trading Support, offering tech support to financial investors. Joe was passionate about his family & friends, relishing his biweekly lunches with The Romeo Club (retired old men eating out). The family suggests any contributions be made to either Rockhurst HS, 9301 State Line. Rd., K.C., MO. 64114 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by Kansas City Star on May 31, 2020.

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Chuck Maire

September 15, 2020

I am very saddened by the loss of Joe. I had the pleasure and honor of having flown with Joe at Northwest Airlines. He was a great person, a great pilot and a truly enjoyable person to be around. He will be missed. Prayers and thoughts to all of his family.
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Tom Dooley, Capt. Delta Airlines (Ret)

September 13, 2020

Joe was my DC9 simulator partner for my initial training in the DC9 and he was doing his Captain upgrade. I was a new hire at NWA and Joe made me feel right at home. He was especially helpful to me with the DC9 because of his vast experience in that airplane. Not only was I learning the airplane, I was also learning how to fit in at NWA and Joe made both really easy for me. Thanks Joe for all you did for me, and to your family please let me express my sincere condolences for your loss.

Dr MacGregor Poll

June 5, 2020

I met Joe in flight school at Webb AFB, TX. We roomed together in Apple Valley, CA during our initial F-4 Phantom II checkout. We both served in the same fighter squadron at Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam. So sorry to hear of his passing from Arlene. Those of us who served in combat together had a special bond. it was very difficult to hear we lost a great friend.
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