Burnetta E. Monaghan

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Burnetta E. Monaghan, 85. On the morning of Thursday, April 3, 2025, she was called home to Jesus surrounded by her loving family. 

Burnetta was born in Albany, NY to the late Thomas B. Sr. and Mary E. Smith. Her brother, Thomas B. Smith Jr., predeceases her. 

Burnetta is survived by her husband, John W. Monaghan Jr.; one son, John Monaghan (wife Erin); two daughters; Jill St. George (husband Joe) and Nanette (husband Tom); two grandsons, Derek Monaghan (wife Ryanna), Joshua Wolcott; three granddaughters, Amanda Comstock (husband James), Alyssa Monaghan, Rebecca Wolcott; four great-grandchildren, Jack, Riley, Cara and Xavier. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her.

Burnetta had a great love for her family and friends. She was her happiest hosting family Christmas Eve gatherings, being apart of everyone’s birthday celebrations, encouraging her family to achieve their dreams and doing all she could to make her family feel loved and cared for in all the details of everyday life. She looked forward to her summer camping adventures with her son and family, yearly trips to Cape Cod to spend time at the ocean, and welcoming the fall season with her daughters at their girls’ luncheon dates each year. No matter where she was or what she was doing, all those around her were filled with joy just being in her presence.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals located at 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated; Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10 a.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals located at 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery & Memorial Park located at 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12205, following the mass.