1924
Monserrate
2020
Monserrate Ghigliotty (Rodriguez)
April 25, 1924 — January 14, 2020
She was born in Puerto Rico on April 25, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Alejandro and Anna Rodriguez. She received her education in Puerto Rico, and moved to the United States during her teens. Her family settled in Staten Island, NY. She was married to Charles Toro, who has predeceased her. In later years she married William Ghigliotty, who has also predeceased her. While living in Staten Island, she was employed as a Seamstress/Finisher at Harry Irwin, Inc. a men's suit manufacturing company. After relocating to Vermont, she became an avid Casino attendee, and tag sale collector. Monserrate enjoyed collecting antique dolls, jewelry and enjoyed attending auctions. She loved growing plants, gardening, scratch tickets and butterflies.
Monserrate is survived by her children: Mary Ann (Gordon) Gaddis of Port Charlotte, FL, Jeanette (Michael) Linnehan of Whitingham, VT, and Cynthia (Edward) Chinnici of Bennington. She also is survived by her step daughter Linda (Tom) Bergen. She leaves her grandchildren: John, Edward, Sandy, Kim, Charles, Jr. and her great grandchildren: Jacob, Giovanni, John Jr., Lylli, Alexander, Lorenzo, Emilio, Jasmin, Vanessa, Alexya, Atrael, Romeo, Olevia and Willow. Monserrate has three sisters; Daisy, Anna, and Haydee, and one brother, Alexander.
Besides her two husbands, she is predeceased by one son Charles Toro, one grandson Michael Chinnici and two sisters and a brother.
A prayer service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10:30AM at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Death and Burial at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church in Bennington at 11:00AM.
Friends may call at the Mahar & Son Funeral Home Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Interment will take place in Ocean View Cemetery on Staten Island, NY on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Cancer Center Community Crusaders through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Monserrate Ghigliotty (Rodriguez), please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, January 17, 2020
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
E. P. Mahar and Son Funeral Home
Funeral
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church
Interment
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Ocean View Cemetery
Photo Gallery
Guestbook
Visits: 1
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors