Joseph Peter Monico, 79, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on March 7, 2018. Joseph was born January 8, 1939 in Bronx, NY to the late Thomas and Pauline Puha Monico.
Joseph served in the U.S. Navy and later became a New York City Police Officer.
He was an avid sports fan, especially the NY Yankees, Giants and Rangers.
Joseph is survived by his loving family; wife, Paula Katz Monico; sons, Joe Monico and his wife Ana of Charlotte, Richard Monico of Concord; daughters, Maria Monico Martinez and her husband Alberto of Kannapolis, and Audrey Monico Katz; sister Phyllis Allen; grandchildren, Laura (Ricardo), Naiomi, Zoe, Annabelle, Kiara, Richie, Aaron, Anthony , Michael and Joshua.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 11:00 am at Northlake Memorial Gardens.