Paul William Molloy

March 6, 2020

Paul William Molloy, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, in Brooklyn, CT. Paul was born in Hartford on August 31, 1949 to the late Thomas J. and Esther R. Molloy. He grew up in West Hartford and attended West Hartford Public Schools, starting his first job at the former Southern New England Telephone Co. in Hartford, before moving to the New London area; He lived in the community and worked in a number of area restaurants, including over 20 years at the former Gondolier restaurant; Paul was proud to be independent and to be known as a hard worker; He loved swimming and golf from a young age and worked as a caddy. He also loved to watch baseball and football, cheering on his favorite team, which was usually whichever was winning! He loved family most of all, and friends and many supportive folks who helped him along his life journey. Paul is survived by his brother, Marshall Molloy (Anh), his sister Mary Molloy Johnson, his nephew and godson Nicholas Johnson (Katie), nephews Scott Johnson (Lisa), Wayne Johnson (Michelene), Matthew Johnson (Molly), Geoffrey Molloy (Kit) and nieces Megan Johnson and Kate Lawson, as well as grand nieces and nephews, and many cousins. Paul was pre-deceased by his brother-in-law and good friend David Johnson. Paul’s family would like to extend special thanks to Jane Donahue and her family for their love and attention, to the staff of UCP of Southeastern CT, who supported Paul for many years in the community, and more recently to the staff of his group home in Brooklyn, CT who provided him with loving care during his illness. A gathering for friends and family will be held at Molloy Funeral Home on at a later date. Burial will be private in Center Cemetery in Simsbury, CT. Molloy Funeral Home in West Hartford is in charge of arrangements.