Carlo John Monaco

Carlo (John) Monaco, 88, passed peacefully on June 19 in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Betty (O'Rourke) Monaco, son Douglas Monaco, parents Henry & Rema Monaco, brothers Frank (Mary) Monaco, Henry Monaco, & Albert (Ida) Monaco. He is survived by daughter Leanne Chiavacci, grandchildren John Chiavacci, Carla (Chiavacci) Elliott & grandson-in-law Nick Elliott, beloved grand-dogs Phoebe & Izzie, sister-in-law Phyllis Monaco, & many beloved nieces and nephews from the O'Rourke & Monaco families. Graduates of Holy Family High School, Carlo and Betty married in 1953. They were married for 66 years. Carlo lived in Columbus, Ohio for most of his life where he worked for Corco Container Company before moving to Clearwater, Florida where he lived and worked for 34 years. Carlo worked for Tropicana Juice Company and Pinellas County Government. Upon retirement, Carlo and Betty moved to Westerville, Ohio. Carlo and Betty were huge sports fans, supporting the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Traveling was a large part of their lives, enjoying many wonderful trips with their children and grandchildren. After Betty's passing in 2019, Carlo filled his days with family, doting on his grand dogs Phoebe and Izzie, spending time at the Westerville Senior Center, and frequenting Westerville's Sunny Street Café and Giammarco's Italian Restaurant. Most recently, Carlo lived at Westerwood Assisted Living where he was catered to and cared for by the most wonderful and loving staff. Carlo often told others to "manage to keep walking," which we will all do in his memory. He was beloved by all who knew him, and his kindness will be deeply missed.

The family will receive visitors at Moreland Funeral Home in Westerville on Monday, June 24 from 6 - 8 p.m. with brief remarks around 7:15 p.m. They will also celebrate a funeral mass at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westerville on Tuesday, June 25th at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carlos memory to the wonderful people who supported him so lovingly in his final months: Luminary Hospice of Ohio: 2400 Corporate Exchange Drive Suite 110, Columbus, OH 43231; Westerwood Assisted Living Staff Scholarships 614-215-9350.