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Stephen Moniz Obituary

MONIZ, Stephen "Reno" 38, a resident of Chelmsford and Acton, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2009. Stephen was born January 4, 1971, the son of Karen Hoy. He was an avid golfer, hockey player, billiards player and an overall sports enthusiast. He most recently was working as an auto parts manager. Survivors include his mother Karen (Hoy) Santucci and stepfather Louis of Watertown and a brother Douglas A. Moniz and his girlfriend Michelle Blake of Chelmsford. He is also survived by his grandmother Rita Wilson of Lowell. He also leaves behind several aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as his Godparents Carol DeSilva of Billerica and Ronald Moniz of Punta Gorda, FL and David Bird, a very special friend. Stephen was the love in our hearts, and is the brightest star in the sky now. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 9 from 4 to 8 PM at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Memorial Service will begin at 7:30 PM. Burial will be private. Directors, Richard P. Burkinshaw and Paul A. Hardy, Jr., www.blakefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 8, 2009.

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Heidi Ragucci

January 29, 2010

Stephen was a wonderful person and a great friend, I miss him very much.

Sarah Ascolese

July 15, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jerry Baker

July 15, 2009

To the Moniz family sorry to hear about the loss of a good man Steve was a good friend. will miss him he was a very fun and outgoing person and i will miss him.

Jerry Baker

Anne Karalus

July 11, 2009

My heart is broken over Steve's passing. He was such a wonderful person and I am so honored to have been his aunt. My love goes out to all of you. Rest in peace Steve, you will be forever loved and deeply missed.

Karen Gizzie

July 10, 2009

So sorry to hear about Steve I was sorry not to have made the service on thurs. I remeber you guys living next to us in Nagog in the yellow apartments so long ago.. my thoughts are with you and yours

Jody Mills

July 9, 2009

Karen and family, we are so sorry to hear of Stevies passing, we remember him with a smile and a laugh always, Doug & Jody Mills

July 9, 2009

Doug and Family, I had the pleasure of meeting Stephen and spending some time with him and boy did he make people laugh. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Kerry Sousa
Lowell

July 8, 2009

My deepest sympathy Doug & family. Steve always made me laugh & that is how I will remember him. -Derek B. Cooper

Greg & Trish West

July 8, 2009

To Doug, the Moniz family and friends of Stephen -

We are saddened to hear of your loss and send our deepest sympathy to you in such a tragic and trying time.

We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers...

Alyce Gruning

July 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

July 8, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Stephen was a wonderful person and will truly be missed.

Our prayers are with you.
Love The Desilva's

louis santucci

July 8, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

louis santucci

July 8, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

John Kamal

July 8, 2009

To Doug, Stephen's brother,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Mr. Kamal
Chelmsford High School

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