Mary P. Monaco

As a teenager and an only child, Mary came to the United States with her mother to join her father in Worcester, Massachusetts. Mary completed one year of business school after graduating from Assumption High School.

Mary met Sam B. Monaco of San Antonio, Texas in 1947 and they married on May 24, 1948, settling down in San Antonio. Together, they started a beautiful family, having five children, one daughter and four sons, from 1949 through 1961.

Mary and Sam enjoyed and supported their children throughout their school years, actively supporting them in all of their school activities, school plays and other extra-curricular events, especially sporting events.

Mary was also very active with the Parent Teacher's Association at Mount Sacred Heart Boys School, Antonian High School and Incarnate Word High School.

After supporting their children through their college years, they spent the next 32 years traveling throughout the United States and the world. Mary especially enjoyed their many cruises to various destinations around the world.

She always said that she gained so much knowledge by experiencing the many cultures of the world. Her desire to travel was definitely inspired by her experience as an immigrant to the United States as a young teenager.

Mary was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was active with the Blessed Sacrament Altar Society. She was also active with the Gibbons Literary Club, Castle Hills Women's Club, Sultanas de Bejar Caravan and the Symphony Children's Sessions.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Charles E. Griffin. She is survived by her husband, Sam, her daughter, Rosemary M. DeHaven and husband, Greg of Spicewood; sons: Sam B. Monaco Jr. of San Antonio; Lawrence D. Monaco and wife, Sharon of Richardson; Edward C. Monaco and wife, Martha of San Antonio and Thomas A. Monaco and wife, Cynthia of San Antonio, seven grandchildren, Julie Pelcak and husband, Mark; Andrew Monaco, Paula Monaco, Peter Monaco, Adrian Monaco, Stephen Monaco, Lauren Monaco and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Family wishes to thank LaShia Bay for taking care of Mary for the past few weeks.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 1st from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Loring on McCullough.

ROSARY

THURSDAY

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

7:00 P.M.

PORTER LORING CHAPEL

1101 McCULLOUGH

MASS OF THE

RESURRECTION

FRIDAY

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

11:00 A.M.

BLESSED SACRAMENT

CATHOLIC CHURCH

600 OBLATE DR.

Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.