G. Bruce Monti
G. Bruce Monti,79, of 415 Minard Run Road, Bradford, took his final journey to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family after a battle with congestive heart failure.
Born June 1, 1942, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Dean V. and Anne Marie (Morgan) Monti, growing up in the "Famous Fifth Ward"
On January 15, 1982, in the Grace Lutheran Church before the Rev. J. Arther Cox, he married the love of his life, Beth E. (Tingue) Monti, who survives.
He was a 1960 graduate of Bradford Area High School, lettering in track and football.
Bruce took great pride in being a Marine.
He entered the U.S. Marine Corps on August 9, 1960, completing training in Land Mine Warfare, Explosives and Demolitions at Camp Lejeune, NC. There his platoon stood inspection for President John F. Kennedy in 1961. Tours of duty include one in Africa and in Cuba during the Bay of Pigs conflict in 1961, then he was deployed to the Mediterranean on the USS York County in 1962. Honorably discharged as Corporal E-4 on January 17th, 1964. Semper Fi.
His first job was at Lucky Dollar on Interstate Parkway. Worked at Bovard & Seyfang after serving in the Marine Corps. He was manager at Harvest Market for several years. He was a loyal employee of Minard Run Oil Company in 1978 until retiring in December 2018.
He was a faithful member of Evans Memorial United Methodist Church and served as a past Trustee.
He enjoyed hunting with his sons, feeding the birds, squirrels, deer, turkey and an occasional bear, being with his family, cutting the grass, and happily checking off his honey do list. He was often admired for his grand stacks of firewood each year, and he never turned anyone down if they needed a hand or a couple bucks. He had a passion for Jeeps.
Surviving is his wife, Beth of 39 years, his children, Michael B. Monti of Bradford, Melissa K. Monti Young (Stafford) of NC, Lynn M. Monti Malling of NC, Patrick C. Monti (Heather)of Bradford and his step children whom he never called them that and loved them like his own, Andrew J. Pingie (Christene) of Bradford and Scott A. Pingie (Julie Schoeneman) of Bradford.
He was so proud of all of his grandchildren, Matthew and Hannah Young, Thomas and Danielle Schultz (who called him Pepaw), Ashley Monti Hadfield (Joshua), Brandon Hughes, Tyler Benner, Sarah Pingie Blovsky (Brock), Faith Pingie and Isaiah Pingie. He especially found joy in being a "Big Papa" to his great grandchildren, Ayden and Aubree Hadfield.
He is also survived by his sister, Carol D. Pecora of Bradford, and several nieces and nephews whom he loved.
He was predeceased by his parents and step mother, Lucille DePalma Monti and one brother, M. Jay Monti.
Family will receive friends on Saturday November 13, 2021, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Evans Memorial United Methodist Church. At 1:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Ken Duffee, Pastor, officiating. Members of the United States Marine Corp. and the members of the Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 108 will accord Full Military Honors at the church.
Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials if desired may be made to the Evans Memorial United Methodist Church, 1447 South Avenue, Lewis Run, PA 16738 , Futures Rehabilitation, One Futures Way, Bradford, PA 16701 or Hospice VNA, 1223 E. Main St., Bradford, PA, 16701.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
All Condolences -
So sorry for your loss! Bruce was an amazing man and father!
— Missy Llewellyn
Beth and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce was such a great guy and will be missed by so many. Prayers for you all.
— Steve Lindstrom
Beth & Bruce were the perfect couple. They loved Jesus and lived One Day at a Time. Always taking care of each other and family. May Bruce rest in peace. My Love to All the Family.
— Sharon Leyland
My condolences to the Monti family. We played many a great game at the 5th Ward Park and football at Brown''s Field. One of the Fifth Wards best.
— Teddy Viola
Beth and Family - we are sorry to hear of Bruce''s passing.
— Jim and Janet Crowley
Our sincere condolences to Bruce’s Family during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so very sorry for your loss.
— Donnie and Christina Cobb
You are in our prayers and thoughts. He loved playing defensive end on our 1960 football team , we will miss him. So very sorry for your loss.
— Steve and kathy simon
Living next door to Bruce in the Old Fifth Ward was like having another older brother to look up to. He set a fine example for many young men from the neighborhood. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
— Jim Long
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
— Stoney,and Becky Greenberg
Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. It is with great sadness that we are unable to be with you during this time however, we are in Florida, but our prayers are with you and your family.
— Gail & Ron Thompson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I worked with Bruce at Harvest and Super Duper. He was a great guy.
— Mark and Sue Koppenhaver
Our deepest condolences Beth and family. He will be missed by so many family and friends.
— Dianne & Jim Lapallo
Beth my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time
— Darlene baugh
My deepest condolences to Bruce’s entire family. He was a wonderful man.
— wendy arnett
Just a nice guy, worked with him at Harvest Markets. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
— Denise and David Halr
My deepest condolences to Bruce’s entire family. He was a wonderful man.
— wendy arnett
My sincerest condolences on the loss of an amazingly wonderful man. Prayers for his entire family. RIP dear Bruce.
— Rhonda Miketish
Bruce was hands down the kindest gentleman we''ve ever had the privilege to know. He will be greatly missed, but forever in our hearts. Jeep on buddy!
— Brian, Nicole, Cameron, & Alisha
What a great guy RIP my friend
— Jon Petkins
Beth, Carol and your families...my prayers and condolences are with all of you at this difficult time. Bruce was such a wonderful kindhearted person!
— Loretta Sampson
My Uncle Bruce was as fine as a man as I''ve ever been blessed to meet.
Always friendly, always smiling, and able to shake his head and roll his eyes, good-naturedly, at all of life''s ups and downs.
He was a kind, decent, engaged and genuine man.
In a similar way that he loved his stepsons Scott and Andy like they were his own, my wife, Susan, loved our Uncle Bruce.
Thank you, Beth, for all you''ve done across the decades to "preserve" his wonderful disposition and Mom, for being a wonderful big sister.
To my cousins Mike, Missy, Lynn and Pat, we share in your sorrow for the (temporary!!) loss of your Dad.
Jim, Susan and Trevor
— James D Pecora
You are in our prayers and thoughts. He loved playing defensive end on our 1960 football team , we will miss him. So very sorry for your loss.
— Steve and kathy simon
You are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great guy.
— Gerald & Mary Hulings