Robert A. Monaco, M.D., (79), of Farmingdale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 5, 1945, to Jean and Edmond Monaco. He was raised in Floral Park, NY. He graduated cum laude in 1963 from Holy Cross High School in Bayside, NY. He then graduated cum laude in 1967 from Siena College, Loudonville, NY where he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. In 1971, Dr. Monaco received his M.D. degree from the New Jersey College of Medicine, Newark, NJ. He completed a straight medical internship and a 3-year Radiology residency also at the New Jersey College of Medicine where he served as Chief Resident.

He then completed a Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine at New York University Medical Center. He became certified by the American Board of Radiology in 1975 and by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine in 1976. During this time he served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 6 years where he performed radiology services at the Walson Army Hospital at Fort Dix and the Paterson Army Hospital at Fort Monmouth.

Dr. Monaco was offered full-time faculty positions at the New Jersey College of Medicine and New York University Medical Center, but he chose to enter the private practice of Radiology and accepted a position in the Radiology Department at Point Pleasant Hospital in 1976. He was a member of the department for 40 years and served as its Chairman for 25 years. He was elected secretary and treasurer of the medical staff of Ocean Medical Center. He also accepted an invitation to serve on the Board of Ocean Medical Center’s Foundation where he was a member for 20 years, at times serving as the secretary and the treasurer of the Board. He co-chaired, with his wife Susan, several major fundraisers for the Hospital.

Dr. Monaco was the founding partner of Open MRI and Diagnostic Imaging of Wall and served as its managing partner for its first 4 years. In 2006, he was invited to serve on the Executive Board of the Radiological Society of New Jersey, where he also served as Chairman of the Membership Committee. He has been a member of numerous professional societies including the American Society of Nuclear Medicine and the Radiological Society of North America.

Dr. Monaco was honored by the Ocean Medical Center at their Annual Anniversary Gala on September 10, 2013 for his invaluable contribution to the Medical Center. At that time, he was also honored by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey for his outstanding dedication and steadfast commitment to his fellow citizens as evidenced by his exemplary history of community leadership. Dr. Monaco was also honored by the Township of Brick when they declared September 21, 2013, as Dr. Robert Monaco Day for his outstanding medical service and commitment to the community.

Dr. Monaco is survived by his loving wife Susan and his four children Kevin (Maggie), Robert, Christopher (Jacqueline), and Sarah, and his beloved grandchildren Madeline Jean, Henry Edmund, and Matthew Robert. He is also survived by his brother Edmond Monaco.

Dr. Monaco was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Colts Neck and San Marco Catholic Church in Marco Island, FL. He enjoyed spending relaxing days at the beach in Marco Island, FL, as evidenced by his residency of 40 years. He also enjoyed summers at Manasquan Beach. Dr. Monaco enjoyed traveling, boating, and fishing, and he was also an avid Yankee fan.

He will be remembered as a wonderful, caring, and kind husband, father, doctor, and friend. He will also be remembered for his generosity, his integrity, his sense of fairness, and his strong work ethic. The man in the glass was his friend.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the exceptional staff at CareOne at Wall for all their unceasing care and love.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 16th from 2:00-6:00 PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Rd, Holmdel. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Monday, March 17th at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s RC Church, 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. Followed by interment at St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, 100 N. Main Street, Marlboro.