Monty Ray Null

1936 - 2022

Monty Ray Null, 85, died on June 17, 2022 after a long Alzheimers battle and hard two-week struggle with Covid in his home in Treasure Island, FL. Born Sept 22, 1936 Jennings OK, the youngest of 11 children, he grew up in Oilton OK and Avenal CA, graduated Avenal High 1953 and joined the National Guard training at Fort Hood TX 1954, after which he joined the US Navy. He completed Basic Training in San Diego and Submarine Training, rank IC, in Groton CT, stationed in Key West FL on the Submarine USS Spikefish. After the military he was a small business owner; Mark Supply (Hartford), Industrial Pavers in (Tampa) and Super Scoops Ice Cream Shop (Treasure Island, FL). When not working he could be seen taking his favorite companion, his dog Sage, for multiple walks every day. He was heartbroken when she passed last year. In 1958 he married Joyce Carol Lopol (New Britain CT). In Vernon CT they had 3 children; Cynthia (1958), Lynette (1963) and Stacey (1970). He and Joyce divorced 1975. He married Diane Lynn (Formaggoni-Russet) of Simsbury, CT in 1975, in Glastonbury he adopted her 2 children Heidi (1969) and Christy (1971). He moved Diane, Christy, Heidi and Heidi's family to Treasure Island FL in 1997. In addition to his parents, Arthur (at 73/1961) and Russia (at 78/1970) he is predeceased in death by his daughters Cynthia (at 1/1959) and Christy (at 36/2007); his siblings Bernard Null (at 77 /1988) Pearl (Null) Harp (at 88/2000), Gordon Null (at 38/1938), Albert Null (at 87/2005), Mildred (Null) Delancy (at 82/2001), Preston Null (at 81/2003), William Null (at 85/2009), Norma (Null) Loudermilk (at 71/1997), Connie (Null) Hilton (at 82/2015). He is survived by his brother Larry Null, Florence OR, his three daughters Lynette Wilson, Stacey (now Rolland Trent), and Heidi Andrew, her husband Kevin and their three children Brittany, Kevin Jr and Cody Andrew and as well as his wife, Diane plus numerous nieces and nephews. He has donated his body to Science Care. There will be no public services. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to your local Humane Society in honor of Sage, his faithful companion.