1923
John
2018
John Bernard Moniz
May 20, 1923 — January 14, 2018
John B. Moniz, widower of E. Jane Moniz, joined his heavenly Father on January 14th. He was 94 years old. A life long Roman Catholic, he was the son of Portuguese immigrants, the late Manuel Souza Moniz and Emilia Branca Moniz. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in the Saint John Catholic Church, 3921 St. John's Avenue at 11:00 am. Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will follow at Riverview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, 2119 Dorchester Road.
John grew up on the family farm in Adamsville, RI. At 19 years of age, he joined the US Navy, serving in various locations. He was a survivor of a kamikaze attack on the USS Isherwood in 1945 that killed 80 men. In 1946 he met his lifelong love, Jane, at a dance at Charleston County Hall. They married in 1947.
John worked at the Charleston Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1981. He was an avid golfer who played until his 90s. He loved to tell stories of his life, including his two holes in one. He was a faithful member of St. John Catholic Church for more than 70 years. He also was a longtime member of the Charleston Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his brother, Harry Moniz of RI; daughters: Judith Moniz-Roen (Roger) of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Amelia Moniz of Mt. Pleasant and Cheryl Moniz (Douglas Cunningham) of North Charleston, SC; grandchildren: Senator Sean Bennett (Tina), Brian Moniz (Selene), Lauren Moniz, Philip Moniz (Nikki), Jenna McSwain (Matthew Martinez), Shannon McSwain; great-grandchildren: Haile, Hayden, Peyton, Ella, William, Wade, Wesley, Georgia and Noah; step grandchildren: Heather, Michaela, Maria, Jessica, Hillary, Ross, Christina, Tom, Kim, Scott and step great grandchildren: August, River, Zoey, Benjamin and Jules.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his son John M. Moniz who passed in 1985, and six brothers and sisters.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. John Catholic Church, 3921 St. John's Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405.
John grew up on the family farm in Adamsville, RI. At 19 years of age, he joined the US Navy, serving in various locations. He was a survivor of a kamikaze attack on the USS Isherwood in 1945 that killed 80 men. In 1946 he met his lifelong love, Jane, at a dance at Charleston County Hall. They married in 1947.
John worked at the Charleston Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1981. He was an avid golfer who played until his 90s. He loved to tell stories of his life, including his two holes in one. He was a faithful member of St. John Catholic Church for more than 70 years. He also was a longtime member of the Charleston Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his brother, Harry Moniz of RI; daughters: Judith Moniz-Roen (Roger) of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Amelia Moniz of Mt. Pleasant and Cheryl Moniz (Douglas Cunningham) of North Charleston, SC; grandchildren: Senator Sean Bennett (Tina), Brian Moniz (Selene), Lauren Moniz, Philip Moniz (Nikki), Jenna McSwain (Matthew Martinez), Shannon McSwain; great-grandchildren: Haile, Hayden, Peyton, Ella, William, Wade, Wesley, Georgia and Noah; step grandchildren: Heather, Michaela, Maria, Jessica, Hillary, Ross, Christina, Tom, Kim, Scott and step great grandchildren: August, River, Zoey, Benjamin and Jules.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his son John M. Moniz who passed in 1985, and six brothers and sisters.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. John Catholic Church, 3921 St. John's Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, January 22, 2018
6:00 - 8:00 pm
J. Henry Stuhr Inc., North Area Chapel
Funeral Ceremony
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Starts at 11:00 am
Saint John Catholic Church
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