Alan L. "Gooch" Monaco

Alan L. "Gooch" Monaco obituary, Newton, NJ

Alan L. "Gooch" Monaco

Alan Monaco Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home on Jul. 13, 2023.

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Alan "Gooch" L. Monaco, age 68 passed away peacefully in Newton, NJ on Thursday, July 6th, 2023. He was born on November 22nd, 1954, in Paterson, NJ to the late Louis Monaco and Jean Knorr. Al lives in North Haledon, prior to moving to Andover Township where he lived for 50 years.
Al was a loving husband and father. Al was a police lieutenant with Andover Twp. Police Department for 25 years before retiring in 2006. After retiring Al continued to serve the community as a volunteer at Andover Borough Fire Department. He was committed to many clubs and organizations that were dedicated to helping the community. He was the founder of the Garlic Run. He was a member of the Blue Knights. Al was a 3rd degree mason with the Harmony Lodge #8 of Newton, NJ. Al was selfless, compassionate, and loving, he would never hesitate to help someone in need.
Al is survived by his loving wife Patricia Monaco. Also surviving is his stepson Michael Sullivan II and his Fiancé Elena Maldonado. He is also survived by his foster daughter Danielle M. Goncalves and her husband Bryan. His two grandchildren Kai Sullivan and Lucas Goncalves.
Visitation for family and friends is scheduled for Monday, July 10th, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home – 156 Main Street, Newton, NJ. The Funeral Service for Al will be held on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, in the Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home at 10:30 AM. Online condolences through www.iliff-ruggierofuneralhome.com

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July 7, 2024

gerald m sliker jr posted to the memorial.

July 16, 2023

EMMA AND MARTIN posted to the memorial.

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gerald m sliker jr

July 7, 2024

MISS YOU DEARLY MY FRIEND

EMMA AND MARTIN

EMMA AND MARTIN

July 16, 2023

PAT SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.
WILL MISS TALKING TO HIM AT SHOP RITE.
AND SEEING HIM AT THE SCHOOL WHEN I WORK THERE
HE WAS GREAT FRIEND

EMMA AND MARTIN

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