Paul L. Mollica

CLINTON CORNERS, NY — Paul L. Mollica, Esq., 58, passed away June 4, 2010, at City Hospital in Martinsburg, W. Va.

He was born May 6, 1952, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of the late  Dr. John J. and Ida (Albano)  Mollica.

Mr. Mollica was a self employed attorney who practiced family law.

He married Antoinette (Ferrandino) Mollica on Feb. 10, 1979, in Brooklyn, at the Regina Pacis Holy Catholic Church. She survives at home.

Paul was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church in Bangall, a member of the board of trustees and sang in the choir. He was a former president of the Law Guarding Association and a member of the New York State Bar Association.  He was an avid outdoorsman and member of the Northern Dutchess Rod and Gun Club.

In addition to his loving wife, Antoinette, survivors include his son, John Paul Mollica and his wife, Gina Marie, of Staten Island, N.Y.; two daughters, Danielle Marie Mollica-Whiteley and her husband, Daniel, of Clinton Corners and Francesca Ida Mollica of Clinton Corners; a sister, Sr. Anne Mollica of Brooklyn; three brothers, John E. Mollica of Martinsburg, Dr. Raymond J. Mollica of Brooklyn and Dr. Peter W. Mollica of Southold, N.Y.; and a grandson, Dominick Daniel Whiteley.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated June 9 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Bangall, N.Y. Interment followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bangall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Astor Home for Children, Rhinebeck, NY 12572.

Arrangements are under the care of Peck & Peck Funeral Home in Pine Plains. To sign the online register  go to peckandpeck.net.

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