Thomas Anthony Monaco

He passed peacefully after a battle with liver cancer and dementia.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Ann (Hof) Monaco; his son, Tim Monaco and

wife Bernadette; daughter, Jennifer Shanahan and husband, Matt; granddaughter, Cullen

Monaco; grandson, Aidan Shanahan; his sister, Francis Marie Birdseye and husband George;

and friends.

Tom was born in El Paso, Texas on April 22,1945 and is the son of Antone Joseph Monaco and

Francis H. Reza. He was raised in El Paso and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1963.

He later attended Texas A&M and University of Texas at El Paso.

Tom Monaco was a 33rd degree Mason at Montezuma Lodge #1 and a member of the Scottish

Rite in Santa Fe, New Mexico. During his life he met many friends and made a lifelong career in

the manufactured housing business and served his industry proudly. He was very known and

respected in his community and upon retiring in Santa Fe, New Mexico he and his wife traveled

in the motorhome and relocated to Mesa, Arizona to live their golden years.

Tom Monaco was known for his love of his wife, Barabara, and his family, who will greatly miss

him.

Thomas Monaco’s services will be held at St. George’s Catholic Church. There will be a rosary

Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 10:30 am with a service from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Following

the service will be a reception at the Sunland Springs Village - Community Complex Recreation

Center in the Superstition Room.

Rosary and Funeral:

St. George’s Catholic Church

300 E 16th Ave,

Apache Junction, AZ 85119

Lunch Reception:

Sunland Springs Village - Community Complex Recreation Center

Superstition Room

11214 Laguna Azul Circle

Mesa, Az 85209

(Superstition Room is located on Laguna Azul Circle off of Springwood Street, across from

Farnswood Realty Office, behind pool, fitness area, and tennis courts)

Contact information:

Tim Monaco

505-699-2955