Bernard T. Monahan, age 85, a longtime resident of Washington Township NJ died Monday, June 12, 2017 at Forest Manor Health Care Ctr. of Hope, NJ. Bernard was born July 2, 1931 in Scranton, PA. He is the son of the late Thomas and Gertrude (English) Monahan. In addition to his parents Bernard is preceded in death by his wife Anna Mae (Desiati) in 2009.
Bernard served proudly in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. He was formerly employed by West Morris Regional Board Of Education as a School Bus Driver. Prior to that he owned and operated Monahan Realty along with his wife Anna. He was a former member of the Chester Lions Club, Chester, NJ and he enjoyed watching baseball and football.
He is survived by his loving son, Patrick Monahan and wife Amy and cherished granddaughter, Jaclyn Monahan.
Visitation will be held at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 on Wednesday June 14, 2017 from 3-8 pm with funeral services beginning at 8 pm.
For those desiring donations may be made to the Long Valley First Aide Squad, P.O. Box 1111, Long Valley, NJ 07853 in memory of Bernard.
Condolences:
Marty & Debbie Miktus
#5
June 14th, 2017 12:13 pm
Pat and Amy, We are very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Your mom and dad sold us the property our house is on now. He was a true gentleman very friendly a great guy. May God bless you and yours
CHICK DIMICELI
#4
June 13th, 2017 2:59 pm
Pat and family.So sorry to hear of your fathers passing.We had a lot of laughs together.We knew some of the same people from Scranton and we would go down memory lane talking and joking about them.He was great to be around,He will be missed
Al & Maureen Guenther
#3
June 13th, 2017 8:16 am
Pat & Amy, You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
Neil & Debbie Logan
#2
June 12th, 2017 8:24 pm
Pat and Amy we are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad was a true gentleman.
Cindy Ruggiero
#1
June 12th, 2017 7:50 pm
Pat,
Your Dad was always such a gentleman. His work ethic was focused but kind. I am honored to have known both your Mom and Dad. I just want you and your family Mt to know I am thinking of you all.
Regards,
Cindy
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