Anthony Monges

1938 - 2022

May 10, 1938 - Sept. 25, 2022 Anthony (Tony) Monges, is survived by his wife of 63 years, Peggy Jo Monges, his three (3) children Michael Monges, Sandra Burk, and John Monges, he loved his 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Tony died peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022. A resident of La Puente California since his birth in 1938 to Andrew and Elva Monges. He lived on the same property in La Puente his entire life and married Peggy Jo in May 1959. They built a home on his family property and in 1960 they welcomed their first child Michael. Tony taught Karate and Self-Defense in his home garage for many years and was always ready to teach self-defense moves to anyone who wanted to learn. He coached Little League with La Puente Little League, La Puente Pony, and Azusa Leagues for several years. He loved the kids and coaching and remained friends with many of those kids as they grew into adulthood. Being a permanent resident on his property, meant a lot of frequent visitors who stopped by at all hours and were always welcomed with a joke and a smile. Tony worked for the Hacienda Unified School District for 26 years in the Maintenance Department and retired in 2000. After spending many years retired, he found work at the Pomona Fairplex as a Security Guard, and he loved it! He worked the night shift and loved spending time with the animals, especially the racehorses. He spoke fondly of the friends and acquaintances he met there up until the time of his death. Tony loved his life, his family, his neighbors, his pets, his truck, and long drives. He wouldn't miss a grand kid's sporting event and showed up for every baseball, soccer, water-polo, and swim meet. We love him and will miss him every day. Services will be held at Rose Hills Mortuary in Whittier, CA on: Thursday, October 13, 2022. https://www.rosehills.com/obituaries/whittier-ca/anthony-monges-10944423#grave-location