Louis V. Monacello

Louis V. Monacello, 58, of Brigantine passed away on January 15, 2017 after his courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Louis was born and grew up in the Kensington section of Philadelphia and spent his summers in Brigantine with his grandparents until moving here permanently in 1974. Louis attended grammar school at Ascension of Our Lord in Kensington where he served as an altar boy. He then attended Northeast Catholic High School. After moving to Brigantine he attended Holy Spirit High School and graduated in 1976. He enjoyed playing soccer throughout his school years and went on to coach soccer and hockey afterward. Louis's love for fishing resulted in his latest passion for his tropical fish tanks. He loved to watch the Philadelphia Eagles and Flyers with his family and friends. He enjoyed working in his garage and fixing his equipment for his lawn care business which he was also passionate about. Most importantly he loved life, his family and his numerous friends. Louis is survived by his beloved wife Judy (nee Weidner), his children Louis, Emily and Olivia Monacello and Michael McGuiness. He is also survived by his mother Rosemary Monacello and his brothers Joseph, Michael and Steven Monacello as well as his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Luigi Monacello. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Louis's Life Celebration and visitation on Saturday January 21, 2017 from 10 to 11:45Am at St Thomas Church, 8th Street and Brigantine Ave. Brigantine. Funeral Service will follow at 12noon. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing. The family requests in lieu of flowers you may make contributions to Louis Monacello's children's college education fund in care of the funeral home. To share your fondest memory please visit www.keatesplum.com. Family services by Keates-Plum Funeral Home, Brigantine.