Obituary of Thomas A. Molito

Thomas Molito, 79 of Pound Ridge, NY died on Sunday, August 18^th.

Tom was born on August 30, 1944 to Angelina “DeeDee” and Edward Molito in Bronx, NY. A graduate of Roosevelt High School in Yonkers, NY, Tom was a first-generation college student earning a degree in Business from Iona University. 

In 1966, Tom was drafted into the United States Army serving as a Postal Administrative Specialist in Ft. Hood, TX. It was during this time as a mail carrier that his lifelong love of media and human connection was born. He was honorably discharged earning a National Defense Service medal.

Following his time in the service, Tom started an unparalleled rise up the corporate ladder, first at Nestle and then at UST, Inc. Tom went on to launch Cabin Fever Entertainment, a media company focused on Americana programing. As President of Cabin Fever, Tom was a maverick in the entertainment business, helping to usher in the age of VHS, producing widely recognized entertainment properties including Lonesome Dove, The Little Rascals, The 500 Home Run Club, Freebird the Movie, among others. Tom was a Board Member on the Country Music Association and received several RIAA Certified Gold Records for producing.

Tom’s greatest source of strength and happiness were his beloved family. He never missed a game, recital, or school event for any of his children or grandchildren, always there with words of encouragement and beaming pride.  Beyond all his professional accolades, his curious nature, kindness, and family will be his greatest legacy.

Tom is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathleen Kane-Molito, his children Christine Labov (Paul), Luke Molito (Elisa), and Laura Molito (John McGill), as well as his adoring grandchildren Natalie, Caroline, Hilary, Thomas, Vincent, Charles, and Chloe.

Tom’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah, NY from 4:00 – 8:00 pm

The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, August 22 at St Mary of the Assumption RC Church, 55 Valley Road, Katonah, NY at 10:00am

Burial will follow at the Pound Ridge Cemetery.

In remembrance of Tom, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation https://arizzofoundation.org/