S. Robert Monaco

CHELMSFORD- S. Robert Monaco, 90, a longtime resident of Chelmsford died on Thursday, October 16, 2008 with his wife by his side. He was the beloved husband of Fran (Forcella) Monaco to whom he had been married to for 51 years and who survives him and resides in Chelmsford. He was born on August 24, 1918 in Waltham a son of the late Domenico and Mary (Sargent) Monaco. He was a WWII veteran having served in the United States Army. He was a graduate of Weston High School and also Northeastern University's College of Engineering. Prior to his retirement he worked in the Missile Systems Division at Raytheon Co. in Bedford. He served on the Board of Appeals in Chelmsford for 10 years and was a member of the Chelmsford Historical Society where he had served as Treasurer for five years and of the Colonial Minutemen where he participated as a Musketman in the 1976 celebration. He also gave his service in the field of taxes for 10 years at the Chelmsford Senior Center. Mr. Monaco and Fr. Buckley started Troop 77 Boy Scouts at St. Mary's Church. He was on the council of the Lowell Boy Scouts. He was a member of the Nissitissit Fishing Club, the Knights of Columbus and of the St. Vincent De Paul Society where he was also a former secretary. From his childhood days in Weston he became interested in Steam Railroad Engines. This hobby led to a lifetime interest of learning about the many types of Steam Trains. In addition to his loving wife he is survived by, a brother, Richard Monaco and his wife Margaret and a nephew, Michael Swain. He was pre-deceased by a brother, Clem Monaco and a sister, Louise Swain. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday morning at 11 o'clock at St. Mary's Church, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary's Church, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01824 or to St. Vincent DePaul Society C/O St. Mary's Church, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01824. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford.