Domonic Anthony Liana

Domonic Anthony Liana, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 20th at the age of 26 due to complications from a lifelong illness. Domonic was born and primarily raised in Sea Bright, NJ prior to living in several other Monmouth County shore towns with his latest residence in Middletown, NJ.

He graduated from Shore Regional High School as a talented, 3 sport athlete - football, wrestling, and ice hockey. Dom was an integral member on the defensive line of Shore Regional's 2014 Central Jersey Group I State Champion football team.

As a talented chef, Dom worked in many restaurants over the years with his highest position held under Chef Robert Burke at Drifthouse Restaurant by David Burke as Sous Chef. He exited the restaurant industry for a career in iron working after completing his certification in welding. Whether Dom was working in the kitchen or on a job site, it was easy to tell how talented of an individual he was with an unrivaled work ethic.

Dom enjoyed hobbies such as snowboarding and cooking, but his deepest affinity was for fishing and being out on the water - the reason he never strayed too far from the coastline during his moves throughout Monmouth County. The sea, who also does not like to be restrained, was a perfect analogy for Dom.

Dom was one of a kind who handled adversity from a young age with incredible poise and grace. You wouldn't know about it as he was a man of few words, but those closest to him admired his ability to face challenges with the foresight of always building a better tomorrow for himself. For others fortunate enough to know Dom, knew him as a kind heart with an infectious laugh. As one who truly lived life under the mantra "It's a good day, to have a good day".

He is survived, forever loved, and missed by: his girlfriend, Sara Dayke and her family; great grandmother, Leona Lundrigan; grandmother, Robin Lucisano; mother, Autumn Lucisano and sister, Elisabeth Liana; uncle and aunt, Anthony and Nicole Lucisano; aunt and uncle, Amanda and Travis Zeller; uncle, Austin Lucisano; aunts, Theresa and Jennifer Liana; and many other relatives and loving friends. A private memorial will be held in his honor on Sunday, August 27th.