Thomas Joseph Monaco Sr. Obituary
The family announces the passing of Thomas Joseph Monaco Sr. in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 18, 2026. Thomas, born on February 20, 1938, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Joseph Monaco Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nicholas Monaco and Anne Monaco (Sawicki); and his brother Nicholas Monaco. He is survived by: his wife Virginia Smithwick Monaco (Jenny); his sons, Dr. Thomas Monaco, Jr. (Jane Monaco) (Raleigh), Dr. Joseph W. Monaco (Malina Monaco) (Cary) and Michael A. Monaco; his grandchildren, Spencer, Catherine, Claire, Margaret, John, Anthony, Nicholas and Anna; his siblings, Joseph L. Monaco of Atlantic Highlands, NJ and Marion Taylor; and his friends, Jayne and Roy Byrd of Cary.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a memorial gift to the Thomas J. and Virginia S. Monaco Horticultural Science Graduate Fellowship Endowment through the NC Agricultural Foundation. Gifts may be made online at go.ncsu.edu/imotommonaco or mailed to NC Agricultural Foundation, Campus Box 7645, NC State, Raleigh, NC 27695-7645.
