Ronald Molinari

Ronald (Ron) Molinari, the man who devoted his life to the care and concern of others, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 following a brief illness. Any one that had the pleasure of meeting Ron instantly picked up on his gentle, kind-hearted, comedic nature. Born in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania on September 14, 1954, Ron was raised in a traditional Italian family, where, as being the only child was the king of the household. His grandparents resided alongside him and his parents and it is here that his devotion to family began. This is also where Ron’s quirky and humorous side developed. For instance, one day he assumed the role of God and climbed a tree with the water hose and “cooled” down his grandparents below. It is no surprise that Alex also developed his own sense of harmless playfulness. During High School, Ron ran track and was involved in extracurricular pursuits. Ron attended Youngstown State University, where he was active in fraternity life and academic superiority, obtaining his bachelor’s in accounting. He is preceded in death by his mother Alexandria (DeSantis) Molinari and his father Gildo Molinari. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Rose (Angelo) Molinari and his adored son Alex Molinari along with cousins and Uncle George Sewecke. Taking care of his family and friends has always been focal to Ron. From his daily phone chats, breakfast dates, family vacations, and musical performances, Ron stayed connected and active with the people that were dear to his heart. The simplicities of life meant a lot to Ron. From the music of the 60s, to books on past presidents, to cultivating his own fig trees (following in his father’s footsteps), to cheering on the Steelers on Football Sunday, Ron lived life to the fullest. Ron and Rose could have started their own comedy series from all their antics, but they were always together and connected. Alex kept Ron on his toes, always beckoning his dad to the next thrill and adventure. Ron also had a huge passion for animals and his buddy Charlotte (the cat) surely misses his presence. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider contributing to Animal Friends, a no-kill animal shelter in the Pittsburgh area.

Ron was an exceptional person and he touched a lot of people in special ways. In order to bid our buddy a final farewell, visitation will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 from 3 pm – 8 pm at Copeland Moon Twp. Funeral Home, 981 Brodhead Road where prayers will be recited Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 at 9AM followed by a 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Margaret Mary Church Moon Township, burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.  Friends and family are also invited to join in on a memory luncheon that will be held following the funeral services (location to be determined). Rose and Alex wish to thank all the wonderful folks that have provided comfort, care, and love during this difficult time. They wish to encourage everyone to keep Ron alive through spreading kindness, excitement, enjoyment and humor in all areas of life because those were the essences of his being. This will ensure that this wonderful man’s legacies will continue in the hearts and minds of all that were blessed enough to encounter him and beyond.

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