Kevin Monahan, 53, of Fredon Township, died Friday, October 11, 2013, at Compassionate Care Hospice in Dover after a courageous four year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Newburgh, New York, Kevin was raised in Marlborough, New York, and resided in Morristown and Hamburg before moving to Fredon seven years ago. He was a graduate of Marquette University, where he received his Bachelors in Business Administration. A commercial loan officer, Kevin worked at Broadway National Bank, Heller Financial, and Business Loan Express, all in New York City, and Business Lenders, LLC, in Hartford, Connecticut. He enjoyed spending time with his family and also enjoyed trains. The son of the late Lillian (nee Lent) Monahan, Kevin was also predeceased by his nephew, Geoffrey Monahan. He is survived by his wife, Phuong (nee Diep) Monahan; his children, Dylan, Lily and Kaileigh, all at home; his father, William R. Monahan, of Highland, New York; and three brothers, William R. Monahan, Jr., and wife, Joyce, of New Windsor, New York, Thomas Monahan and his children, Ian and Russell, of Chicago, Illinois, and Gary Monahan and wife, Robyn, of Delray Beach, Florida. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Stephen Schreibman and staff at Morristown Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Western Hills Christian Church, 40 Kennedy Road, in Tranquility. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High Street, Newton. Memorial donations may be made to the family.
