Obituaries/Services

Visitation:

Thursday, January 9, 2025

2:00 pm ~ 8:00 pm

Mass of Christian Burial:

Friday, January 10, 2025, 9:30 am

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Brooklyn, NY

Interment:

Pinelawn Memorial Park

Farmingdale, NY

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Giuliano Spartacus Monetti (age 83), a devoted husband and father, went home to the Lord on January 3rd, 2025. Surviving his departure are his loving wife of 62 years, Giuseppina Monetti, his three cherished sons: Raffaele, Anthony, an Giuliano Jr., their beloved wives: Penny, Rosalia, and Darcene, and his seven grandchildren whom he was wildly proud of: Giuliano, Antonio, Gabriella Bella, Michael, Antonio, and Giuliano (III). He is preceded in death by his parents Raffaele and Ida of Fano, Italy and two sisters Fernanda and Cassandra Giuliano was born in Eitrea, Africa where his father, Raffaele, served as diplomat for the Italian Embassy. He then moved to Rome, Italy. At 18 years of age, Giuliano accompanied his father to New York on a business trip. While visiting the Big Apple, he attended an Italian dance on a boat ride down the Hudson River. There he was captivated by a beautiful Sicilian woman dancing in a flowing white embroidered dress on the top deck. Giuliano was spellbound. H cut in-between the beautiful woman and her dance partner and swept Giuseppina Maio off her feet (after she recalls him first stepping on them). To amusement, Giuliano declared that night he would marry her. On May 5th, 1963, he did marry the love of his life, and his legacy began. After one year of building a new life in a new country, with a new career and new wife by his side, his first son Raffaele catapulted into the world, followed a years later by Anthony then Giuliano Jr. Giuliano Senior worked diligently in his profession as a New York Life electrician and a devoted father of three rambunctious boys. He eagerly arrived home daily at 5:00 p.m. after taking the B train from Manhattan to smothering hugs and little hands searching his pockets for the “caramella” that he would routinely provide. They joined together at the table, ate home cooked Italian meals every night, and made their best memories. Giuliano often said, “You don’t have to be a millionaire to live like one.” Giuliano truly superseded any millionaire’s wealth in the deepest sense with an abundant richness in family love. Giuliano enjoyed many many things such as watching Italian Soccer games, spending time with his brother-in-law Guy, making homemade tomato sauce with the family and homemade wine in the basement, collecting New York Life souvenirs, doing crossword puzzles, enjoying his dog Lupa, watching his wife’s Spanish soap opera together, growing his garden, supporting Trump, fishing frequenting the casino (mostly the buffet), cruising and traveling, relaxing in hi Florida condominium, walking on the beach, driving his Town car, smoking a cigar or pipe, a good glass of wine, and always enjoying Italian food! Giuliano exuded integrity and role-modeled commitment to his wife and kids. He had prophetic wisdom and insight; you would commonly hear his sons say, “If I would have just listened to dad. Dang it. He’s always right!” He worked hard to provide and had an intuitive knowledge how to fix things. No matter ho challenging…he’d find a way. He was an Italian immigrant that worked hard t become and American citizen and was so very proud to be one. That’s probably why he immensely despised bad leadership. While watching Fox News, you would commonly hear, “Povera America. Meh. Whattayagonnado?” Giuliano went home to our Lord knowing that Ben-Hur and Gladiator were the best movies ever made. Receiving a phone call from a family member was worth more than a winning lottery ticket. He knew that a good bowl of pasta, family, and conversation, no matter what challenges were occurring, beat prestige, power, and wealth any day of the week. We will miss your smile, your smongia, your wisdom, and even your stubbornness. We’ll yearn to hear you prompting “mangia, mangia” to anyone who enters your home, and we’ll long for the blessing of your heartfelt love and strong presence, reminding us of your sacrifices to keep your family happy an safe. You’re safe now pappu’. Until we see you on the other side. Ti Vogliamo bene. A tremendous and heartfelt thanks go to Anthony, Rosalia, Antonio and Mike for their truly exemplary love that you poured into Giuliano’s care while the rest of the family lives outside New York. You provided much more than care. You provided peace of mind and compassion for dad and all the family as you gave him a beautiful transition from this life into the arms of Jesus.

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In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Giuliano Monetti name to one of the following organizations:

St. Jude's Hospital

https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_dcm=58700008476338996&sc_cid=kwp&sc_cat=b&&&&&ds_rl=1291300&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA1eO7BhATEiwAm0Ee-CJDSG3hKqhKazt_9dEkX5Ra02GIcSVCgLzqjL_4kyXW291RVaoBeRoCrX4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Red Cross

https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/

Orphanage:

IOP Italia

This option would combine Nonno's Italian and African backgrounds. They are an Italian branch of a non-profit which helps children in Tanzania.

You are able to sponsor a child through any of their current missions or you can give a one off donation.

One time donation link: https://www.iopitalia.org/donazione-libera/

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