BORN

1938

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Waring Sullivan Dartmouth Funeral and Cremation Service

230 Russells Mills Road

South Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Frank Moniz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 25, 2010.

Frank Moniz, age 72, of Dartmouth passed away September 23, 2010. He was the husband of Laverne E. (Martin) Moniz. Born in Acushnet, a son of the late Manuel and Mary (Medeiros) Moniz, he spent most of his life in Dartmouth. An Industrial Mechanic, he worked for NEFCO in Quincy for 19 years. Prior to that he worked as a Tankerman for Boston Tow for several years and as an Oilman for his family business Moniz Heating in Dartmouth until 1973.

A United States Coast Guard Veteran, he served for 10 years during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Mr. Moniz enjoyed playing cards and was an avid football fan.

Surviving in addition to his wife: son Matthew F. Moniz and his wife Kelli of No. Dartmouth, daughter Michele J. Plante and her husband Eric of Wareham, sisters Anna Ocenas of Raynham, Rose Botelho of Dartmouth, Emily Steele and her husband Bob of Dartmouth, Lorraine Szyndlar and her husband John of Prospect, CT, grandchildren Alix and Connor Moniz, many nieces and nephews. He was brother of the late Virginia Botelho, Mary Taylor, Evelyn Payne and Manuel Moniz.

A Celebration of His Life will be held Tuesday September 28, 2010 at 6 PM in WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at DARTMOUTH, 230 Russells Mills Rd Dartmouth. His family will receive friends in the funeral home from 5-6 PM Tuesday prior to His Service. Contributions in his honor may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. For online tributes or directions: www.dartmouthfuneralhome.com

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October 9, 2010

Steven Steele

Cisco, goodbye......Pancho

September 29, 2010

Jim Callahan

Frank, I'll miss your jokes and laughing with you. It was an honor to be your friend

September 29, 2010

Michele Plante

Dad, we may not have always seen eye to eye but I always knew that if I needed you or anything you were there for me. I will miss you and your smile and jokes always. Rest in peace. Love, Michele

September 28, 2010

Sue and Tony Rogers

Matthew and Michele We were sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Your memories of him will help in the days ahead. He sure had a way of making everyone laugh. Please know you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Sue and Tony Rogers

September 28, 2010

Susan Rogers

Laverne We were sorry to hear of your loss. Frank was a great guy and could always make you laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With sympathy, Sue and Tony Rogers (Bob's sister)

September 28, 2010

Denise Plante

My deepest sympathies to the entire Moniz family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of loss.

Denise A. Plante

September 28, 2010

Marie Sylvia

Frank, your jokes and smile is something we will NEVER forget! Rest in peace knowing you were loved and cared for by all of us. All our Love,
Jason & Marie Sylvia

September 27, 2010

Connor Moniz

I'm so sad grandpa. I miss you coming to my football games and coming over to play with me and Cooper. And I especially miss your love for me. I miss you so much Love Connor <3

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September 27, 2010

Jodie Commeau

Matthew and Michele, sending thoughts and prayers your way during this difficult time. Wish I lived closer to you both. Love you so much, Jodie

September 27, 2010

Jodie Commeau

"Pinky" Uncle Frank, you will be missed. Save a draft for me for when I see you on the other side...I love you~Jodie

September 26, 2010

Kelly (Steadman) Marlowe

My condolences to the family of Frank Moniz. I met him when my father worked for him. He had a great personality and was a great employer. My father and he became friends and he will be remembered forever. Rest in peace Frank..

September 26, 2010

Maurice Leger

You have been a good friend and customer of mine for several years. We spoke a lot about our losses and why you continued working all these years--you were happy working like myself, i will miss you and the smile on your face when you did smile. You are in a place where there is no work to be done except looking over all of us. your friend Maurice Leger

September 25, 2010

Eric Plante

Frank, it was a pleasure being you son in law. Your smile and sense of humor will be missed. Rest In Peace.

September 25, 2010

Eric Plante

Frank, your sense of humor and the smile you always had on your face will be missed. It was a pleasure being your son-in-law. Rest In Peace.

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