Robert William Monti

Robert William Monti, 79, of Galesburg, died on Thursday, June 27, 2019, 8:00 PM, at Aledo Health Care Center, Aledo.  Robert was born on January 13, 1940 in Trenton, New Jersey. He was the son of Francesco and Torina (Mirabelli) Monti. Robert is survived by two nephews, Christopher (Stacy) Monti of Galesburg and Nicholas Monti of Virginia Beach, VA; nineteen grand nieces and nephews, Nicky (Tanner), Lucia, Zachary, Christiana, Francesca, Kavan (who is currently serving in the U.S Air Force), Kainan, Giana, Lilly, Xavier, Avary, Bryant, Luciana, Thaddeus, Gabriella, Carter, Maria and Marcella, all of Galesburg; two cousins, Kathy Monti and Patti Aboud; and a sister-in-law, Susan Monti Maclary of Virginia Beach, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Francis Monti and Chester Monti; sister Lillian Monti; and nephew, Frank Monti, Jr.  Robert worked in the family business, Monti’s Café & Bar for 62 years, retiring in 2002. He was a member of the St. Raphael Church in Trenton, NJ and also of Corpus Christi Church of Galesburg. His religion was extremely important to him.  A rosary will be prayed on Saturday, July 6, 2019, 1 PM, at Corpus Christi Church, Galesburg. The funeral mass will be held immediately following the rosary service at Corpus Christi Church. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. A private family burial of cremated remains will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Trenton NJ on a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted with Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Memorials may be donated to Corpus Christi Church. Expressions of sympathy may be left to the family at www.watsonthomas.com .