Grace Pitaro Molloy

Grace (Pitaro) Molloy, 91, of Newington, beloved wife of James P. Molloy for 60 years, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Argusto, Italy on September 25, 1927 to the late Domenico and Chiara Pitaro, she immigrated to the United States at the age of 9, settling in Brooklyn, NY with her family. Grace attended Bushwick High School in Brooklyn, and graduated from Hunter College in New York in 1950. Jim and Grace were married in 1958 and made their home in Newington for over 55 years. Grace worked at the U.S Post office for 25 years until her retirement in 1989. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she devoted her life to her family and her faith, and was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit since its inception more than 50 years ago. Grace enjoyed spending time and vacationing with her family, including Monday night dinners with her grandchildren, the family’s annual trip to the Connecticut Shore, Vermont foliage trips, and traveling with her brothers and sisters-in-law. She was very proud of her Italian heritage, and anyone who visited her home would never leave hungry. Grace is survived by her husband James P. Molloy, and their five children: Claire Cagnetta of West Hartford, James G. and Karen Molloy of Randolph, NJ, Tom and Christine Molloy of Newington, Cathy Molloy of Newington, and Chris and Anne Molloy of Rocky Hill, along with nine grandchildren, Leah Procko (Steven), Jennifer Fierravanti (James), Abby Molloy, James Molloy, Jordan Molloy, Matthew Molloy, Emma Molloy, Jack Molloy, and Michael Cagnetta, and her great-grandchildren, Tommy and Joey Procko, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Vincent & Carmen Pitaro, The Hon. Nicholas & Anne Pitaro, and Laurence Pitaro, and her son-in-law Vincent Cagnetta. The family would like to thank the many aides who took excellent care of Grace during the past 2 years. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 23rd from 4-7 pm at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT. There will be a mass of Christian burial at 10am on Wednesday, April 24th at Annunciation Parish at Church of the Holy Spirit, 83 Church Street, Newington, CT. Burial will follow at West Meadow Cemetery, Newington, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the American Cancer Society.