Robert "Bob" Monaco

1946 - 2021

Robert "Bob" Monaco

Robert "Bob" Monaco, age 75, of Osprey, FL and Long Beach Island, NJ, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1946 in New Jersey to Alphonse and Julia Monaco. Bob lived most of his childhood in Kearny, NJ and attended Kearny Highschool. He then obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado. He enlisted in the Navy from 1969-1974 during the Vietnam War. After being discharged from the military, he began working for SafeCo Insurance Company and later worked as Vice President of US LIFE Insurance until retiring. He married his wife Patricia in 1969.

Bob was involved within the community. He held many officer positions in various clubs, organizations, and church events.

Besides Bob's love and devotion for family and friends, Bob's finest qualities were his patience, his listening skills, and his sense of humor. He had an inherent ability to listen to others, absorb what they were saying, and be able to offer great advice. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and adored friend. He will be greatly missed by all.

Bob is survived by his wife Trish of 52 years, son Robert (Rob) Monaco Jr., grandson Conall Roberts, granddaughter Gianna Monaco, brother Donald (Else) Monaco, sister-in-law Alice Marcella, cousin Joe (Carol) Monaco, as well as many nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on July 8, 2021 at Epiphany Cathedral (310 Sarasota St, Venice FL) at 11AM with a reception following at the Italian American Club in Venice, FL and a memorial service will be held on Long Beach Island, NJ at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please offer donations to Prostate Cancer Research Institute (www.pcri.org/donate), the Wounded Warriors Project (woundedwarriorproject.org), the North Shore Animal League (www.animalleague.org) , or a charity of your choice.

To leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com.