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John Monahan Obituary
Born in Brooklyn, NY, December 13, 1944, son of the late John and Mary Agnes Kehoe Monahan, John had formerly resided in Shrewsbury, NJ for six years before moving to Three Bridges in 1979.
A graduate of Manhattan College, he received his law degree from Seton Hall University. He also was a deacon at Our Lady of Victories Church, Baptistown, NJ since 1989, after which he received a master's degree from Seton Hall University in Judeo Christian Studies.
He retired as Assistant Bureau Chief of the Dept. of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey.
In addition to his work as a deacon in Our Lady of Victories Church, he enjoyed poultry farming and was an avid photographer. In fact, he taught photography and business law at Mercer County Community College.
Surviving are his wife of fifty-five years, Mary Ellen Henry Monahan; three daughters, Jennifer (Brian) Winberry of Flemington, NJ, Belinda Monahan, OSB, of Chicago, IL, and Sara Monahan of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Also surviving are three sisters, Mary Belinda Monahan of Staten Island, NY, Kathleen O'Brien of Florida and Sheila Monahan of Staten Island, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Victories Church, Baptistown, NJ. Rev. Kris Kaczynski and Msgr. David Fulton will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Magdalen Cemetery, Flemington, NJ. Calling hours will be Friday, August 12, 2022, 4:00 PM-7:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM-11:00 AM at Our Lady of Victories Church Route 519, Baptistown, NJ. Arrangements are under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ.
Contributions in John's name should be made to St. Scholastica Monastery 7430 N. Ridge Blvd. Chicago, IL 60645 https://www.osbchicago.org/ or Heifer International https://www.heifer.org/.
For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit John's Tribute Wall at www.holcombefisher.com.
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Dana Freeman
August 15, 2022
My sincere condolences go out to the family at this devastating time of tragic loss. Mr. Monahan was always a very kind man. I knew him from church and ccd when I was a kid. He will never be forgotten. May he rest peacefully. Praying for peace for the family.
Marlene
August 13, 2022
Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. My condolences to your family.
Buff Barr
August 13, 2022
Jennifer, So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Sending lots of love and concern to you and your family.
Robert and Vera Sands
August 11, 2022
Thank you for your service to God and His Holy Church. Peace and love were always flowing through you. We pray your family will be comforted knowing you are now glorifying the Lord in your heavenly home.
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Edward Burdzy
August 10, 2022
My sincere condolences go out to Mary Ellen, Belinda, Sara, his three sisters his family and friends. Our Lady of Victories has lost a great and gentle friend, and a wonderful Deacon. As an Usher and extraordinary minister of communion (not Eucharistic Minister, John was sure we got the correct the verbiage). I guess that was the lawyer in him. I would set up the Altar for the Saturday Vigil Mass. John always made sure that I did it correctly. He and Monsignor Fulton will both be remembered for singing Jingle Bells during the recessional on hot July days.
If I had question about a passage in threadings or Gospel, he was always ready to discuss it with you. John always had a smile on his face. I pray that our Lord will have a special place for John in Heaven. Rest In Peace my friend, I will miss you greatly. Ed & Kris Burdzy
Theresa Stoveken
August 10, 2022
MaryEllen, Jennifer & Family. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. If I can do anything just let me know. Miss Theresa
Terry Edwards
August 10, 2022
To the beautiful family of John Monahan, I offer my deepest condolences. John inspired me spiritually, and I loved his quick wit. He will be missed by many.
Ken Zagari
August 10, 2022
Our prayers go out to Mary Ellen ,Belinda,Jennifer, and Sara. He officiated the wedding of our daughter and baptized her two sons. John was a true servant of the Lord and we will dearly miss him .May his soul rest in eternal peace.
kristine burdzy
August 10, 2022
Sincere condolences to Mary Ellen, Jennifer, Belinda, Sara and family for the loss of husband and father John.Thank you for sharing John with us. John,my friend and mentor I will greatly miss you; your great wit, your short concise thought provoking homilies; your reverence and sometimes "reverent irreverence " and your love of family. We have lost a very special man
Anthony Cancro
August 10, 2022
I had the pleasure of working with John at the NJ Department of Community Affair; he was a smart, funny, disciplined gentleman.
RIP John.
Anthony
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