Catherine Michelle "Shelly" Molaro

BLISSFIELD- Catherine Michelle “Shelly” Molaro, 56, of Blissfield, MI died Sunday evening, December 31 2023 at Flower Hospital surrounded by her family Shelly was born on November 7, 1967 in Pensacola, Florida the daughter of Brian and Susan (Ashley) Coss. She attended Springfield High School in Holland, OH and graduated with the Class of 1986. Shelly went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in political science from Muskingum University and her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Toledo. She worked as a staff attorney for the 6th District Court of Appeals in Toledo for many years. On October 7, 2000 Shelly was united in marriage to Salvatore “Sam” Molaro and this union blended two special families. During their 23 years of marriage, Shelly and Sam shared much joy and laughter. Shelly was a member of Light of Christ Parish, St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blissfield, where she sang in the choir. Shelly found opportunities to be involved with the fine arts; for many years, Shelly and her mother belonged to the Berkshire Choral Society and the Toledo Choral Society. If her children were involved in a school play or musical, Shelly would volunteer to help with the set or costumes, where her sewing skills were put to good use in costume designing. Not wanting to miss out on the fun, Shelly was a Girl Scout leader when her daughters were young. In addition to her husband, Sam, Shelly is survived by her mother, Susan; daughters, Emily Molaro and Abigail Molaro; stepdaughters, Katie Molaro (Mike Castellon) and Nicole (Chase) Olsen; grandchildren, Luke and Claire Olsen; Uncle James; and Aunt Margie (Ward) White. She was preceded in death by her father, Brian; and brother, James Coss. There will be a funeral mass on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Light of Christ Catholic Parish, St. Peter the Apostle Church in Blissfield with Rev. Jeffrey Poll as celebrant. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, Blissfield with a scripture service beginning at 7:00 p.m. On Saturday there will be visitation again, one hour before the service begins at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions in Shelly’s honor may be made to Hickman Cancer Center at Flower Hospital or the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, MI. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Catherine Michelle "Shelly" Molaro

November 7, 1967 - December 31, 2023