Timothy Monaghan

Timothy Monaghan obituary, Trenton, MI

Timothy Monaghan

Timothy Monaghan Obituary

Visit the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Inc. - Trenton Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Born in Detroit, Timothy was the son of the late Richard and Beatrice (Exel) Monaghan. A graduate of Fordson High School, he then continued his education earning his Bachelor Degree from the University of Michigan and then his MBA from Wayne State University. Timothy worked as an engineer with Ford Motor Company for 30 years, retiring in 2018.

Timothy leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Beatrice; two sisters: Kellie (John) Agius and Melanie (Rodney) Scharboneau; 3 nephews: Jeffrey, Steven, and Matthew (Elissa); niece Hannah (Jeff), and great-niece Lily.

Memorial contributions in honor of Timothy may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the Capuchin Soup Kitchen

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