Tracey M. (Tepper) Molinari, 38, of Manchester passed away at home unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
Tracey was born in Nashua on November 28, 1977 to Laurence and Lynn (Russell) Tepper. She remained a Nashua resident until moving to Manchester in 2001. She spent many years working for the State of NH DMV as well as Teradyne in Nashua, Sprint in Merrimack and most recently, as a Deputy Clerk with the Town of Hooksett.
Tracey was a member of the Manchester Christian Church. She is described by her family as a fiercely determined, fun-loving and kind-hearted young woman who loved horses, horseback riding and all animals, especially dogs. She also loved music and enjoyed going to listen to live music. Over the past 6 months, Tracey had devoted herself to helping others struggling with addiction through her volunteer work. Tracey served on the Mayor's Opiate Task Force (MOTF) in Nashua, NH. She was also instrumental in starting New Hampshire Heroin Anonymous (NHHA) on which she actively participated on several committees. She worked closely with community members to orchestrate awareness walks. Education and peer support was her primary purpose and contribution over these last six months.
Tracey is survived by her husband of 10 years, Julio Molinari; her children, Sabrina Tepper of Manchester, Giulio and Alessa Molinari; her father, Laurence Tepper of Buckeye, AZ; her mother, Lynn (Russell) Tepper and her partner, Ronald "Skip" Therrien of Goffstown; her brother, Kirk Tepper and wife, Karie of Buckeye, AZ; sister-in-law, Julie Sprenkel and husband, Troy of Selins Grove, PA; maternal grandmother, Natalie Russell; nephew Logan (Tepper); and nieces Piper (Sprenkel), Emerson and Payton (Tepper). She is also survived by several cousins, aunts, and uncles.
The family will receive visitors Wednesday, June 1st 4:00-8:00pm at Phaneuf Funeral Home, 250 Coolidge Avenue in Manchester. Memorial service will be held Thursday, June 2nd at 3:00pm at the Coolidge Avenue funeral home. Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Hampshire Heroin Anonymous (NHHA) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/light-the-way-new-hampshire-heroin-anonymous-nhha-charity-dinner-tickets-25219572420.