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Joseph R. Molinari, Sr.

Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, January 6th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte.107), Revere.  His funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Saturday, January 7th, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) in Revere.

Joseph R. Molinari, Sr., 86, died following a lengthy illness at his Revere residence on Sunday, January 1st, 2017. Born on October 24th, 1930 to George & Marguerite (Heyer) Molinari & raised in Medford, Joseph was an alumnus of Medford High School, Class of 1948. Immediately following his graduation, he entered the U.S. Air Force & served until July of 1952 when he was discharged as an Airman 1st Class. He worked as a school custodian with the Revere School Department and joyfully retired in 1987.  He delighted in spending his retirement in Palm Harbor, Florida where he continued an active lifestyle. Joe was a member of the Revere Council Knights of Columbus #179, the Winthrop Lodge of Elks & was a member of the Danvers Fish & Game Club. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting & bocce and was an avid wrestling and Boston sports fan.

He enjoyed a loving 44 year marriage with his late wife Marie E. (Fedele) Molinari. He is the devoted father of Joseph R. Molinari, Jr. of Palm Harbor, Fl., Susan M. Molinari, Lisa A. Molinari & her partner, Phillip Adamson, all of Revere. He is the proud grandfather of Elijah & Noah Adamson, both of Revere. He is the dear brother of Marguerite Remick of Reading, William Molinari & his wife Janet of Old Orchard Beach, Maine & the late Louis & George Molinari & Evelyn Holey.  He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Visiting Hours

Friday, January 6th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Saturday, January 7th at 11:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church Church, Revere

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Care Dimensions Therapy Program, 75 Sylvan St. Danvers, MA 01923

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4 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Joyce Molinari
    Jan 23 2017

    Dear Susan,Lisa and Ricky,

    I was very sad when I heard Uncle Joe passed away just last week. I will always remember him very fondly. I have such good memories of him, your mom and your whole family the summers we all got together at the cottages in Kingston. I can still see Uncle Joe, George, (dad), Uncle Louie, Sal and Bill coming in from the fishing boat with their cod.
    Uncle Joe will be in my prayers. God Bless. Love Joyce

  2. Anthony Accardi
    Jan 6 2017

    Susan,

    I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.

    Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    God Bless.

    Sincerely,
    Anthony Accardi

  3. Georigna Adamosn
    Jan 4 2017

    My deepest condolences to the Molinari family at the time. My prayer goes out.to the family.
    He’s in a better place with god.
    Love from the Adamson’s family

  4. JANICE CONTE
    Jan 3 2017

    I am so sorry Susan to hear about Joey. He was a very special person to me and many others. He will be missed.
    Sending you love and prayers today and always
    Love,
    Janice Conte

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.