Martha M. Monsees

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marty M. Monsees “Marty”, age 68, of Bloomingdale, NJ.  Marty passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 while receiving the loving care of her family.

She was born in Pequannock, NJ, raised in Wayne and was the youngest of three children to William and Lucille Monsees.  As a young girl, Marty attended Wayne Valley High School where she was a member of the Theatre Group and the Senior Chorus.  After graduating from Wayne Valley High School with the class of 1974, Marty enrolled at The Somerset Massage Therapy School.  She earned her certification in Massage Therapy after three years.  Marty owned and operated her own massage therapy office in Pompton Lakes called the Trinity Center for over 25 years.  Concurrent with operating her office in the evenings, she worked as a bookkeeper for Becton Dickenson in Franklin Lakes for more that fifteen years as well as for American Sons Locksmith in Riverdale, NJ for ten years.

For most of her adult life, Marty resided in Little Falls. NJ.  She enjoyed vacationing at Lake George, and the Jersey Shore where her father would often take her out on his fishing boat.  Clearly the most important aspect of Marty’s life was spending time with family and friends.  She had a vast network of close friends that she always made time for.  She was also a truly devoted aunt and cherished visiting and spoiling her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Marty was a bubbly, good natured woman who treasured spending time with family and friends.  She often took the time to wholeheartedly listen to those who needed someone to talk to.  She loved listening to country music and adored her cats that she had as companions throughout her life.  Marty was a truly special person who touched the lives of everyone around her.  She will be truly missed by her family and friends.

Marty had a wonderful team of special friends, which we called the "A Team". Jane Boudjouck, Janice Amodio and Lorna Alberti. They each visited daily and made sure her every need was taking care of, whether it be with her medical care, spiritual care, special foods she loved and even her laundry. They attended to her every need and deserve our special thanks.

A special shout-out to The Health Center at Bloomingdale, The ALS Foundation and Valley Hospice. Those nurses and aides grew to love Marty and became her "family".

Marty is survived by her sister Sue Lacomis “Suzie” and her husband Bill of West Wyoming, PA, three nephews; Billy Vigorito and his wife Jenny of Pennsylvania, Rocky Vigorito and his wife Nicole of Pennsylvania, and Travis Petrowski and his wife Julie of Toms River, NJ, six grandnieces and grandnephews; Mia Vigorito, Domenic Vigorito, Jake Vigorito, Caiti Vigorito, Travis Petrowski, Jr., and Victoria Brennan and her husband Billy.  Marty was predeceased by her sister Catherine Strauss and her nephew Richard Petrowski.

Those planning to make a donation in Martha’s name are asked to consider, ALS Greater New York or Valley Hospice