Herbert "Herb" Monto, 79, of Danvers, formerly of Naples, Florida passed away Friday morning, July 27th, 2018.
Born in Boston, son of the late Herbert and Ethel (Welsh) Monto.
Surviving him are his daughters Debi Merloni and her husband Scott and Michelle Roach. He was also the father of the late Christine Hilton. He has five grandchildren, Taylor, Kellie, Zack, Nicole and Bailey. Brother of Paul, Mary, Alice and William.
Herb served in the Marines and worked as a carpenter in his early life. He raised three girls with his wife Sheila in Reading, MA.
Herb "Poppop" retired to Naples, Florida at the age of 55 where he enjoyed boating, fishing, golfing and visits from his family. Herb had a contagious smile and a dry, sarcastic sense of humor that could entertain anyone.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 1 at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading from 10:00am-12:00pm followed by a graveside service with military honors at Charles Lawn Cemetery, Charles St. Reading at 12:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St,
suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.