Obituary of James V. Monaghan

James V. Monaghan 1948 – 2020 Clinton – James V. “Jim” Monaghan, 72, of Clinton, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home. Jim was born January 30, 1948, in Utica, NY, the son of Willard and Doris (Clark) Monaghan. He was raised and educated in Clinton and a graduate of Clinton Central High School. Jim then spent his career working for the Clinton School system. He will be remembered as a hard-working, blue-collar man. Jim was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Church in Clinton. He greatly enjoyed his time with his great-nieces and great-nephews, who thought of him like a surrogate grandfather. Jim is survived by two nephews and their spouses, Patrick and Zenna Monaghan, Clinton, Kevin and Marion Monaghan, VA; a niece and her spouse, Katie and Richard Desantis, VA; a sister-in-law, Sue Monaghan, Clinton; as well as eight great-nephews and great-nieces, Thomas and Zane Monaghan, Emmerson, Owen, Kendal, and Tye Monaghan, Joey and Nick Desantis. He is predeceased by his brother, Thomas Monaghan. Mr. Monaghan’s funeral will be held Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Church in Clinton, where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Those wishing may donate to the American Diabetes Association or to Clinton Youth Hockey in Jim’s memory. Arrangements are entrusted to R.P. Heintz Funeral Service, Inc., 10 East Park Row, Clinton. Online memorial and guestbook available at www.rpheintzfsi.com.