Obituary of Charles J Molinelli

Charles J. Molinelli, 74, of Milmay, NJ passed away peacefully from a brief illness at University of Pennsylvania on April 18, 2021. Charles was born in East Vineland on February 18, 1947 to Charles L. Molinelli and Minnie (Battistini) Molinelli. He attended Vineland High School, and then went on to farming with his father at Molinelli Farms. Thereafter, he worked for Wheaton Industries before becoming the owner of CJM Trans Inc. He was a parishioner of St. Padre Pio Parish of Vineland. He loved to be outdoors working in the yard or in his garage fixing things. He took pride in his trucks and always had them immaculate! He enjoyed vacationing with his wife Margie of 51 years and spending time with his family. Charles loved his family more than anything. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Gerace) Molinelli; two children Kathy (Molinelli) Kochman (husband Trent) and Maria Molinelli(Lew Loper); three grandchildren Nickolas Molinelli-Loper, Alyssa and Ashlie Kochman; sisters Bernice Ferrari (husband Danny), Sandra Readding (husband George), Renee Campana; brothers John Molinelli (wife Lisa) and Karl Molinelli (wife Darlene);brother-in-law James Gerace, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Charles is predeceased by his parents, Charles L. and Minnie (Battistini) Molinelli; brother-in-law Anthony Campana; in-laws Margaret (Demore) and Jim Gerace. Charles will be remembered by is generosity and willingness to always help those around him. Due to COVID-19 restrictions everyone must wear a mask and social distance. A walk through visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:45am to 11:45am followed by a funeral mass at 12:00 pm from Saint Padre Pio Parish - Church Of Our Lady Of Pompeii, 4680 Dante Avenue, Vineland. Interment will follow in St Mary's Cemetery- Vineland. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 Donations in memory of Charlie may be made to: St. Mary's School, 735 Union Road, Vineland, NJ 08360. To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com