Richard A. Monacelli Sr.

Obituary of Richard A. Monacelli Sr. (Albion) Richard A. Monacelli Sr. age 76, lifelong resident of Albion and business owner, died May 3, 2011 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born March 9, 1935 in Albion, a son of the late Guido and Lena (Colonna) Monacelli.
He was a member of Holy Family Parish, a member & past Grand Knight of the St. Joan of Arc 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and B.P.O. Elks Lodge #1006. He had served in the US Navy and was a member of the Strickland Post V.F.W. and the Sheret Post #35 American Legion. Rich had owned and operated Guido's Supermarket in Albion and was a Salesman at Tripi Foods. He served as associate judge for the NYS Racing and Wagering Board and most recently, he worked for the Lake County Pennysaver as a Sales Representative. Rich was a former Democratic County Chairman and he served as a Town of Albion councilman. He directed and organized K of C sports night for 26 years. He was very active and past president of the Albion High School Football Boosters, but most of all, his greatest love was his family.