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John Monagle Obituary

John F. Monagle In Oakland, August 10, 2009. Son of the late James and Margaret Mary Monagle; devoted husband of Marjorie and idolized father of John Kevin (JK), James Francis and Michael Patrick; beloved father in-law of Bridget and Kelly; dear brother of William P. Monagle, Mary Callanan and Rev. James T. Monagle, all deceased; cherished brother-in-law of Anne K. Blum, Betty Monagle and the late William O. Callanan; loving uncle of Thomas, Kathy, William and Laura Monagle and Kevin, Maureen and William Callanan. Born May 28, 1928 in San Francisco, CA; ordained to the priesthood June 11, 1954 at Saint Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco; stationed at Saint Anthony's parish, Oakland; St. Roberts, San Bruno; Saint Francis Solano, Sonoma; and founding pastor of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Napa. M.A., Divinity, Theology and Philosophy; M.F.C.C.; Ph.D., Philosophy. Priest, teacher, counselor, author, lecturer and founder of the American Institute of Medical Ethics. His life exemplified a deep love of God, his family, many friends, education, priestly service to others and all things Irish. Friends are invited to a Concelebrated Mass of Christian burial, Monday August 17, 2009 at 11:00 am, Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 2725 Elm Street, Napa CA 94559; all are invited to visit on Sunday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Claffey & Rota Funeral Home, 1975 Main St, Napa CA 94559, with Rosary Vigil to follow beginning at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted in memoriam via check made out to Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, P.O. Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545-0302 or via http://society.maryknoll.org/. Condolences may be sent to: wwwclaffeyandrota.com

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Aug. 13 to Aug. 16, 2009.

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One of the last pics of me and Dad

April 21, 2012

Michele Thompson

September 9, 2009

John had a profound impact on my life. I will miss him.

August 26, 2009

I remember John fondly as we shared a teaching task years ago at St. Vincent Nursing school in Toledo. He was always most kind and supportive. My porayers for him, and for you.
Fr. Dan Ring, Marblehead, Ohio

August 24, 2009

Our sympathies are with you. May you be comforted with the memories you hold close to your heart, and may the love of caring friends and family ease your pain. Kevin, Maureen and Billy

Agnes, Sr. Curran

August 19, 2009

I offer my deepest sympathy to John's wife, Marjorie, to John Kevin,James and Michael, on the death of their loving dad, who followed his life's dreams to the full. When Sr. Philomena, Napa, contacted me with the news of his death I had no problem in remembering the man after so many years! And of course I remember J.K. whom I taught in 2nd Grade and prepared you for First Communion! I know you will miss your dad very much as will so many of his friends, but according to what I have read about him he has left you a rich legacy of values and love. May he now enjoy the fruit of his labor in God's Presence. I was privileged to have met John. Sr. Agnes Curran, Chapel Lane, Eyrecourt, Co Galway. Ireland.

Gordon Bell

August 16, 2009

John's legacy will live strong in the foundation of family he created with Marge in raising three wonderful boys - JK, Jim and Mike. His smile and deep voice always made me feel at home at 409 Encina, Davis, CA He was always a great listner, story teller and loved having friends and family gather around. When I think of Ireland, I think of John. He has made a lasting impression upon this world. May his soul be at peace. We shall miss him.

August 16, 2009

It is with a sense of sadness that I have learned of John's death. I offer my sympathy to Marjorie and the boys. I was at St. Apollinaris School, Napa when John Kevin made his First Communion and I remember that Sr. Agnes and I were guests at the Monagle home afterwards for the party.
Of course my memories go much further back to John as pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas and meeting him, his brother James and several Irish priests at the Bishop's annual party for priests and religious in Santa Rosa.
The Obituary notice in the Napa Register certainly sent me down "Memory Lane" as many happy memories of a gracious Irishman came to mind.
If memory serves me correctly, John's roots were in Mayo and I believe that he had a spinning wheel from the old homestead as part of the furniture in his livinf room 'way back'!
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time of deep loss.
God bless!
Mary Corcoran (Sister)
CANA, Garbally Drive, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, IRELAND

Adam (AJ) Croan

August 14, 2009

John has raised an amazing family. As a close friend of the boys, I'm grateful for his life's work, spirit and genes he's instilled in his children. Our kinship will remain a living testament to him and this beautiful family.

Wayman Deasy

August 13, 2009

The Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers are saddened by the news of our friend John Monagle's death. Our prayers are with his family as they come to terms with their loss. Strengthened by our faith in the Resurrectio, we know we will join John again one day. May he rest in peace.

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