Monica M. Brett

BRETT, Monica M BRETT, Monica M. (nee Domanico) of Philadelphia, surrounded by her loving family, passed away on November 18, 2023, at the age of 87. She was the devoted wife of the late John F. (Jack) Brett, Jr; loving Mother of Kathleen Golden (Joe) and the late Jeralyn Toner (Pete). Monica was the proud Mom-Mom of Christine VonDerStuck (Jeff), Joseph Golden III (Tanya Toth), Peter Toner, and Domenica Toner, and the adored Mom-Mom Peanut of Alyssa, Jeffery, Joey, Anneliese, and Jackson. Monica was the loving daughter of the late Pasquale and Rose Domanico and was predeceased by her brother Pat and his wife, Ann, and Jack’s parents, Jack Brett, Sr. and Loretta Brett. Monica is survived by her family of in-laws Loretta O’Keefe (the late Francis), Bob Brett (Lynn), Judy Fry (the late George), and Patti Fuller (Bill) and will be sadly missed by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Monica was born in the Frankford section of Philadelphia and was a proud graduate of Frankford High School, Class of 1954. Monica met Jack, the love of her life, and they were married in 1957. They started their family the next year in Frankford, then moved to the Holme Circle area of Philadelphia where they enjoyed raising their family. Monica was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Isabella Council for many years. She was a member of St. Jerome’s Parish for over 50 years. She was a great cook and baker with her most requested items being Italian dishes and pound cake. Monica was a devoted Wife and Mother who always put her family first. She was always willing to help where needed. She enjoyed spending time with children and babysitting gave her special joy. She was a very involved grandmother attending school shows, sporting events, and recitals. She was eager to hear about their activities and supported them in every endeavor. She cherished her great-grandchildren and affectionately was titled Mom-Mom Peanut because when she greeted them as small children, she always called them “Peanut”. Spending time together was always precious to Monica, especially summer vacations in Sea Isle City, NJ with her family. To her, family was everything, and to her family, she was everything. It was Monica who made holidays special by carrying on customs and traditions. We will always remember her Christmas greeting of “Buon Natale” and stories around the dining room table. Monica will be missed by all who knew her. Family and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday evening, November 27, 2023, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at DiGiacomo Funeral Home, 1055 Southampton Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19116 and her funeral on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Philadelphia, PA 19136 at 9:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 AM, interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Monica’s memory may be made to The Christmas Gala, 1228 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA 19007 or Venmo Cheryl Campbell@christmasgala or via PayPal directly through their website: THECHRISTMASGALA.ORG Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Nulty Funeral Home, Inc.