Francis "Frank" L. Monzo, Jr.

Frank passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the age of 73, of Haddon Township, NJ, formerly of South Philadelphia.  Beloved husband of 45 years to Mary Rita (neé D’Alessandro).  Loving father of Kimberly F. Monzo of Haddon Township, NJ and Frank M. Monzo (Danita) of Philadelphia, PA. Proud grandfather of Hannah Monzo and Frankie Monzo.  Preceded in death by his parents Francis L. Monzo, Sr. & Angelina (neé Pileggi). Also survived by a niece Taryn Wells-Caputo and nephews Gregory Wells and Jamie Caputo, and his brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Regina & Dennis Sheehan and Joanne & Jack Wells.

No one knew more about local politics on both sides of the Walt Whitman Bridge than Frank Monzo. He was a patriot who served in the Army ROTC and the Reserves, a successful businessman, and a Democrat who believed in civic duty and the power of politics to do good.

He quarterbacked campaigns in Philadelphia from McGovern for President to Tom Foglietta for Congress for whom he became a full-time advisor. He was a Philadelphia Committeeman, PA State Committeeman, Philadelphia Ward Chairman, and Interim Ward leader. Frank owned and operated Kimco Green Pest Control, and he was the COO of Computer Methods Corp. for over 30 years.

Frank Monzo was involved with the business of life as a political mentor, campaign manager, and organizer. The joyful side of Frank's nature could be seen marching down Broad Street as he marshaled both the Italian American and New Year’s Day parades in Philadelphia.

For the last twenty years, he was a champion of Haddon Township, proud of his adopted home and the growth he helped it achieve. He was the President of the Haddon Twp. Democratic Club and Municipal Co-Chair for the Democratic Party of Camden County.

Whether he was running a campaign, organizing a family celebration or a reunion for Bishop Neumann HS Alumni Committee, he could both see the big picture and then with laser-like focus, attend to the smallest details necessary to accomplish the goal.

Frank was a family man—important to his own family and an essential part of many other families as a godfather, trusted friend, advisor, and confidant.

He is survived by his wife, Mary-Rita, with whom he shared a lifetime of politics, travel and baseball, his daughter Kim, who considered her father her best friend, his son, Frank, and grandchildren, Hannah and Frankie who is a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps.

Frank was among the longest season ticket holders in Philadelphia Phillies history holding his tickets for 53 seasons. He was an avid collector and dealer of sports and political memorabilia.

Frank left an indelible mark on many peoples’ lives and institutions. His absence will be felt this year and in election years and baseball seasons to come. A passionate advocate for animals, contributions in his memory can be made to: Main Line Animal Rescue and Voorhees Animal Orphanage.

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Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Visitation, Thursday, Oct. 26th from 6 to 8 PM at JACKSON FUNERAL HOME, 308 Haddon Ave., Haddon Twp., NJ, and on Friday, Oct. 27th from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1719 Morris St., Philadelphia, PA 19145. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 AM.  Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Frank’s memory may be made to Main Line Animal Rescue, 1149 Pike Springs Rd., Chester Springs, PA 19425 or Voorhees Animal Orphanage, 419 Cooper Rd., Voorhees, NJ 08043.

Arrangements by Jackson Funeral Home, Haddon Township, NJ.  To share condolences please visit www.jacksonfh.net