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Donald R. Monaco

Visitation Date: Saturday, February 3, 2024
Visitation Time: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Salerno's Rosedale
Funeral Date: Saturday, February 3rd, 2024
Funeral Time: 5:30 pm
Place of Funeral: Chapel Service at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels
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Donald R. Monaco.
Beloved husband of Judy. Loving son of the late Mary & Steve Olczak and John Monaco. Dear brother of Ken Monaco, Lola Olsen and the late Jack. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Don was one of those people who likes everyone and they would respond in kind. He enjoyed life and loved traveling on vacations by car or motorcycle. Wherever he went he made friends. He enjoyed meeting new people and learning about them. Once you met him he was your friend. He was very creative and received a patent for one of his inventions. Don had a long career as a Midwest Regional Sales Manager in the position measurement industry. We will miss his smile and his jokes. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity.

Funeral Home

Salerno's Rosedale Chapels

Phone: (630) 889-1700
Address: 450 W. Lake Street Roselle IL, 60172

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Chapel Service at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels

Phone: (630) 889-1700
Address: 450 W. Lake St. Roselle Illinois, 60172
Service Date: February 3rd 2024
Funeral Time: 5:30 pm

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Posted by:
Ken and Carol Monaco

Posted on:
Sunday, January 28, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother. You gave us Love in our Hearts and smiles on our faces. We will miss the same question you asked us every year on our anniversary. We will always miss you❤️ Love Never Ends❤️ Ken and Carol

Posted by:
Sandra &Robert Hoffman

Posted on:
Thursday, January 25, 2024

We are so thankful to have had Don and Judy as neighbors for almost 45 years! So many memories of parties and picnics, but especially after we all retired about 15 years ago. Don was always busy enjoying his new freedom, and we would delight in reminiscing about all the things that we've experienced as we shared time laughing, exploring a brewery or 2, and being grateful for the good life we've lived. He was such an example of staying active, keeping fit and healthy...and that physique he maintained was that of the disciplined Marine he would always be. What a great guy! We're so glad to have shared life with him and Judy. Blessings, Sandy and Bob

Posted by:
FRED S GRUBER

Posted on:
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

I worked with Don at Heidenhain for 13 years, and after both of our retirements met with him and several othet Heidenhain retirees for lunch regularly. Don could keep you in stitches with his jokes. He had the timing of Jack Benny and the delivery of Johnny Carson. We shared many a laugh together. We both shared the old school work ethic and enjoyed working together at Heidenhain. He was a good friend and I will miss him dearly.

Posted by:
Rita Gallagher

Posted on:
Monday, January 22, 2024

Dear Cousin Don, We have shared many childhood fun times along with Ken and Lola. I especially remember Sunday dinners at Grandma Monaco's, eating her Italian Dishes! As we grew into adulthood, we always kept in touch and celebrated many family get togethers, especially the fun times in Arizona-- hiking, train rides and Cub Games! Don, you were always the gentleman who kept all of us in line. We will miss you and your quick humor. "He will raise you up on Eagles' Wings, bear you on the breathe of Dawn, make you shine like the Sun-and hold you in the Palm of His Hand". Love Cousin Rita

Posted by:
Michelle Monaco

Posted on:
Monday, January 22, 2024

You will be remembered by me as kind and concerned , fun and energetic. You were a blessing to our family. I'm sorry you are gone for now. See you in heaven.

Posted by:
David Lange

Posted on:
Monday, January 22, 2024

You will be missed. Love You. David

Posted by:
Lola Olsen (Monaco)

Posted on:
Monday, January 22, 2024

My dear brother Don....May you rest in peace with The Lord. You have been my brother for 73 years & you were always there for me. It's going to be hard not enjoying your company, advice & sense of humor. , You would always ask on our birthdays, '"What words of wisdom do you have on this birthday I would say now, don't take for granted those you love & always be kind , which you were. You will be missed in our family circle & that will be hard . God Bless you Don & thank you for being my big brother. Love & Peace, Lola (Stinky)