Carole (DeAngelis) Molinari

Carole R. (DeAngelis) Molinari, 100, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on February 15th 2017, with her family that she loved dearly, gathered by her side.   Carole was born on October 8, 1916, in Worcester, was one of eight children of Italian immigrants, Angelo and Maria (Piccirelli) DeAngelis.  She grew up on Prentice Street, in the Italian Shrewsbury St neighborhood, which she was very proud of. She graduated from Commerce High School with Honors and immediately went to work with her siblings to help support their family.  She notably attended every High School Class reunion after graduation. Carole then met and married in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, the Love of her Life, Edward L. Molinari.  Together they built their home, which she adored and where they remained for the rest of their lives to raise their family.    She is survived by her two devoted daughters; Janice M.E. Corazzini and Carolyn R. Borrelli, as well as son-in-law Joseph Borrelli, all of Worcester.  She leaves granddaughter Tina Marie Borrelli and fiancee Stephen Sargent, granddaughter Andrea Borrelli, and grandson Robert E. Corazzini and his wife Lisa Corazzini.  Carole adored her six great grandchildren; Samantha, Dezi, Cris, Lucia, Livia and Angelina, as well as her sister in law, Joann Abdella.     Her husband, Edward L.Molinari, son in law Robert “Bobby” Corazzini, granddaughter Chia Corazzini and live in niece Barbara DeAngelis Quitadamo, as well as her siblings,  Joseph, John, and Lt Col Albert DeAngelis, Rosina Marsella, Mary Lombardi, Ida Simmarano and Nellie Niccolucci and sister and brother in laws are all predeceased.   Carole's family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care that she received from Dr. Alan Filiberti and Dr. Gary Blanchard. A very special thanks as well to her nursing staff Lucy, Ashley and Melissa. Carole worked for many years before marrying and then became a full time mother and homemaker. She was later recognized by Assumption College for her 25 plus years of devoted volunteer services. Both Carole and Eddie were devoted sports fans and were Holy Cross season ticket holders for decades, as well as VIP function hosts. She was a devoted Catholic, who truly believed that faith, family and friends were the most important aspects in life.  She was a member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church and the Eastside Post 201, Ladies Auxiliary.  As a homemaker, she passionately instilled in her family the importance of creating a home that encompassed warmth and her love of the Italian culture. Many of her traditions and recipes were passed on to her family.  At one time, Carole was a talented dancer with a specialty in Flamingo Dancing. She was also a gifted piano player, who brightened family gatherings with sing alongs. As a quilter and seamstress, she passed on unique homemade mementos, which will be treasured even more in the years to come.  Avid travelers, Carole and Edward loved traveling to The Greenbriar Resort, the Italian Riviera, Cape Cod, and their CHEVROLET Diamond Club Excursions. They especially enjoyed their Wachusett Country Club Family Membership.  In Carole’s life, nothing was more important to her than family.  During the days when children would come home from school for lunch, Carole served her children and those children of neighborhood parents that were working. She always welcomed all her children’s friends and anyone else into her home.  Carole strongly believed in education and always encouraged all the children to study and pay attention in school. As a result , she was also known as "Nonnie"  and "La Professeur" to many.  Her passing leaves an irreplaceable void in our hearts, but the memories that she created will be remembered for the rest of time. Carole’s funeral will be held Tuesday, February 21st, at the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. A period of calling hours will be held from 9:30 am to 11:00 am before leaving in procession to Our Lady of Loreto Church, 33 Massasoit Rd. in Worcester, where her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 am. Burial with her husband Edward will follow in St. John's Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, Memorial Remembrances may be made to the: "Chia E. Corazzini Annual Scholarship Fund" c/o Holy Name High School 144 Granite Street Worcester, Ma 01604 *This scholarship will go to one Holy Name graduating Senior each year, who exemplifies extraordinary qualities of Catholicism and Kindness, in honor of Carole & Chia's Legacy.