W. Frank Molinari

March 24, 1927 - July 24, 2021

W. Frank Molinari, 94, of Northampton, died at home on July 24, 2021. He was born in Plainfield, NJ on March 24, 1927; son of the late Esterino and Teresa (Lionetti) Molinari. Frank is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia (DeAngelis) Molinari. They shared 67 wonderful years of marriage together. Frank will be lovingly remembered as an easygoing, kind and generous man with a delightful sense of humor. He enjoyed golfing and fishing in his free time. Frank was always a volunteer to eat Patricia’s baking and the two traveled to their home in Jekyll Island, GA for the winter every year. Frank received the most joy in his life by spending time with his family; especially his grandchildren who he loved dearly. Frank proudly served in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from Merck & Co. where he worked in the Quality Control Dept. Frank will be profoundly missed by his wife, Patricia; children: Francis Molinari (Cheryl Ann); Mark Molinari; Milissa Burke (Paul); his brother, Esterino Molinari; sister, Rose Marie Mastroianni; nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers: George, Charles, and Santos. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3219 Santee Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020. Burial with military honors will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery. The family would like to thank the nurses of the St. Luke’s Infusion Center, as well as the doctors, nurses, and staff who cared so wonderfully for Frank over the last seven years. In honor of Frank, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Infusion Center, c/o SLUHN Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.