Michael P. Molinari, 61, of Windham, NH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, after a lifelong battle with congenital heart disease at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA.

Michael was born on September 12, 1962, to the late Constance M. (Maucieri) and John L. Molinari in Lawrence, MA.

He was raised in Salem, NH and he attended Salem High School, and later in life earned his certificate in Network Engineering at Hesser College. Michael worked at his family's body shop, Tower Hill Autobody for many years. He then worked at Bruce's Garage for 27 years where he was able to work with some wonderful men that he considered brothers. Most recently, he worked at RMR Restorations in Hollis, NH and then at Crossroads Collision in Manchester, NH. In his free time, Michael enjoyed working on, and driving, his hot rod which was a red custom corvette. He was always very handy, helping with automotive, electrical, flooring and plumbing projects. Fitness was very important to Michael and for many years he woke up at 4 AM Monday thru Friday to ensure he got his workout in. He also enjoyed playing instruments and dabbled in piano and guitar. Micheal had quite the appetite and loved trying new foods. He would often cook and was always making new recipes. Additionally, he loved sushi and would never miss the opportunity to indulge. Michael was very food motivated! On weekends he often spent time with his family going for peaceful drives along the coastline, and most recently, enjoying time on his boat as well. He loved holidays and taking time to reflect on all of his good memories with friends and family. He was an extremely kind and loving soul who could make anyone's bad day good. Michael was a brave soul who never allowed his illness to define him or get in his way of living life to the fullest. It was truly inspiring and led to many people admiring his strength.

Michael is survived by his loving wife Donna Marie (Corbin) Molinari; his daughter Arianna Molinari; his sister Joan Molinari; his brother Brian Molinari; his niece Tracey Brogan, her husband Thom and their daughter Cindy, his beloved cousins Nick and Bob Maucieri and their families, his long-time friends Bill Dickey and Mike Kopp, as well as many other friends and relatives. He is also survived by his Bruce's Garage brothers, John Fitzgerald, Paul Fitzgerald and Randy Tetreault, whose balls he loved to bust on the daily. If any of the guys were in a bad mood, Michael would certainly get them out of it with his goofy personality.

In addition to his parents, Michael is predeceased by his brother John David Molinari, and his Bruce's Garage brother James Fitzgerald.

We would also like to mention and thank his cardiologist, Dr. Michael Landzberg who considered Michael his brother, and that feeling was mutual. Dr. Landzberg provided Michael with many years of excellent care. In addition, we would also like to thank all of the other doctors and nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Shapiro 9E who took excellent care of Michael during this difficult time. We are forever grateful for the compassion and care the team showed Michael.

Friends and family are invited to calling hours on Friday, August 23rd from 10AM to 12PM, at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH 03087. Interment will follow at the New Plains Cemetery, located at 6 Ministerial Road in Windham, NH.

In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to either the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) or the Boston Adult Congenital Heart (BACH) team at Boston Children's Hospital, in memory of Michael Molinari. Contributions can be made at bostonchildrens.org/giveinmemory. Or mail checks, payable to Boston Children's Hospital, to Boston Children's Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301. Please include honoree's name in the memo line.

Then contact a member of our Tribute team, and they will notify you when gifts are made: 617-919-7128 or tributes@chtrust.org.

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