Gregory A. Molinari

Gregory “Greg” A. Molinari, age 54 of LaGrange formerly of LaGrange Park and Brookfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 23, 2025.

Greg spent his childhood years in Brookfield and always remembered his Elementary School friends from Lincoln School. He spent his high school and college years in LaGrange Park and is a graduate of Lyons Township High School. He went on to get a degree from College of DuPage and received a bachelor’s degree from Elmhurst College.

Greg was well known in the community from his career at Brookfield Public Library for almost 30 years as a Circulation Clerk at the front desk. Life was never easy for Greg after suffering a pediatric brain tumor at the age of 11, which left him visually impaired with medical challenges.

He was an avid bingo patron for years at St. Barbara bingo and then at the American Legion Hall in LaGrange, where he sat every week at a front table which allowed him to see the bingo board.

Greg will be missed by family and friends from all avenues in his too short life. Greg was known by all as “the guy with the great smile” and the one who had the most to complain about but never complained.

Greg’s father Gary preceded him in death in 2021, and he is survived by his mother, Lois, his sister Jennifer (Erich) Lams, their children Ashley (fiancé Jake Lutsch), Jacob and Matthew; his brother David (Nicole) and their children Ariana, Kash and Harper. Greg is also loved and admired by many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and extended family members from all over the country, who also supported Greg throughout his life and will miss him deeply.

Visitation will be held Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 1 P.M. to time of Service 7 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.

Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to LSF Brookfield Public Library, 3541 Park, Brookfield, IL 60513 or a charity of your choice in Greg’s honor.

Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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