Sebastian, FL/Southbridge: Raúl E. "Rick" Molina, 58, of Sebastian, FL passed away quietly and peacefully on Friday, Oct. 22 ^nd .

Rick was predeceased by his loving parents, Pablo and Irene Molina, also both of Southbridge, MA and Sebastian, FL. Rick was a beloved brother of 5 surviving siblings and their spouses, Pablo and Maria (DiTucci) Molina of Florida, José and Nancy (Rothman) Molina of Maryland, Pamela Molina of Southbridge, MA, Sonia Molina of Northampton, MA, and Cliff and Juanita (Pérez) Molina of Southbridge, MA. Rick was also the dear uncle of José Molina of Northampton, MA, Elizabeth Molina of Brookline, MA, CJ Molina of Waltham, MA, Kaylin Molina of Southbridge, MA, and Angelí Molina of Northampton, MA. He also leaves behind his step-daughter, Melannie Maynard of Southbridge, MA, many cousins and wonderful, life-long friends.

Rick was born in Southbridge, MA, where he remained until moving to Florida in 2019 to care for his aging father. Rick was a devoted son. He worked as a landscaper in the Southbridge area for nearly 35 years.

Rick will most dearly be remembered, by his family and friends, as a gifted, and agile

athlete during his youth, having played football, baseball, and basketball, most notably. He was inducted into the Southbridge High School Hall Of Fame, in 2008, as the fourth 1,000 point scorer in the school's history, touted as, "one of the best basketball players in the school's history". He continued being an avid sports fan throughout his life, loved playing horseshoes, fishing, and spending time at the beach and poolside in Florida. Rick was loved by many and will be greatly missed by his family and close friends.

Calling hours for Rick will be held on Friday, Nov. 5 ^th , from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton Street, Southbridge, MA. Rick will be laid to eternal rest, alongside his parents, in the Sebastian Municipal Cemetery, Sebastian, FL on Saturday, Nov. 13 ^th .