Gilberto Rafael Molinari

Gilberto Rafael Molinari "Raffy" was born May 30, 1991 in Puyallup, Washington and passed away suddenly on October 11, 2018 in Puyallup. Raffy was an exceptional violin player and played in the select vocal jazz group at Fife High school. During his time at Fife High School he also played football. In 2009, shortly after graduating, Raffy joined the Navy in 2009 and served 4 years as an advanced electrician. Raffy married Samantha Philips and together they had one son named Alex in 2014. After getting out of the Navy he remained in the electrician field. Raffy had a passion for riding motorcycles. He is survived by his wife Samantha, girlfriend Juli Redfern, son Alexander Molinari, mother Kathy Miller, father Gilberto Molinari, extended family and many friends. He will be missed dearly by everyone who knew him. "On a motorcycle, you can't really think about more than where you are and there's a freedom that comes with that."- Laurence Fishburne Arrangements by Powers Funeral Home.