Obituary of Saverio Monachino

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on November 19, 2025, at age 92.

Predeceased by his first wife, Rosaria Monachino. Survived by his wife, Rosa (Palumberi) Monachino; Children, Giovanna “Joanne” Anderson, Joseph (Karen) Monachino, Phyllis “Fi” Ruetz, and Charles (Carla) Monachino; Grandchildren, Jessica (Justin) Rapp, Robert (Aileen) Anderson, Dr. Jillian (Ryan) Gimmy, Rosemarie (Chris) Roberson, Zachary (Victoria) Ruetz Esq., Dr. Christina (Dan) Mark and Shauni (Joshua De La Hoz) Ruetz; Great-grandchildren, Jacob, Julia, Jordyn, Jace and Jadley Rapp, William and Owen Gimmy, Henley and Carter Anderson, Noelle and Rory Roberson, Maxwell Ruetz; Niece, Josie (Dennis) Coyle; Brother, Calogero (Lena) Monachino of Italy; Sister in-law, Anna Bonanno; Also, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and in-laws both here and in Italy.

Arriving from Sicily at age 27, with nothing but a backpack, a passport, and $3, “Sam the Garlic Man" built a monumental American life defined by his amazing work ethic, large Italian family, unyielding energy and zest for life. From working days and nights at Eastman Kodak, a day job in construction, and side job in a butcher shop to support his wife Rosaria and their four children, to sharing his later years with his second wife Rosetta, he was a man who believed in the work of his hands—evident in his legendary garlic garlands, his pristinely cultivated garden, his ability to make or fix absolutely everything, and his determination to drive his tractor well into his nineties. He was a cherished fixture at BJ’s Wholesale, Harbor Freight, Tractor Supply Company, his local church, and every holiday gathering, as well as every birth, graduation, sports events, theatre production, or cheerleading competition, no matter how far away they were. As the undeniable and venerable patriarch, Saverio proudly leaves behind a legacy of 4 children, 7 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren, who all gathered to surround him in his final days. He will be sadly missed but his legacy will live on in his family and all who knew him.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 3pm – 7pm at Falvo Funeral Home 1295 Fairport Nine Mile Pt. Rd. Webster, N.Y. 14580. On Tuesday, please meet the family for his Funeral Mass at 10:30am at Holy Spirit Church 1355 Hatch Rd. Webster, N.Y. 14580. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.