Pauline C. (McBride) Molinari of Plymouth, formerly West Wareham, passed away at age 84 on Saturday, February 24, 2024 after a period of declining health.
Pauline was born in Boston on September 4, 1939 to John and Julia (Fitzsimmons) McBride. She grew up with her 5 siblings in Brighton. She attended St. Columbkille grammar and high school.
Pauline was predeceased by her beloved husband Chester Molinari Jr., and by her son John, and grandson John Jr, as well as her siblings John, Sissy, Billy, Tommy, and Joey McBride
Pauline is survived by her children Ralph Bonfilio Jr. of Thailand, Daniel Bonfilio of Brockton, Paul Bonfilio and his wife Maryann of Plymouth. She is the beloved Nana to Paul Jr., Cori-Anne, and Christine, as well as her beloved great grandchildren Avery, Liam, Hope and June, along with many nieces and nephews and her son John’s partner Susan DeSalvo.
Pauline worked for the Brockton Veterans Administration for many decades. She became involved in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games where she made friendships that lasted her lifetime and continued to participate after her retirement traveling all over the country.
In her spare time, Pauline enjoyed cooking, going to Bingo and playing cards with her friends at Great Hills in West Wareham. Spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her the greatest joy.
At her request, services are private.