Monica Cirillo Obituary – Obituary After a long battle with cancer, Monica passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She was “29”;) Monica had a successful career in financial services, where she had the opportunity to work alongside some of the smartest minds and nicest people. He enjoyed traveling with friends to places where he could immerse himself in various cultures to learn the value of life. Equally important was to ‘pay him’ through his philanthropic work focused on improving financial literacy and the value of STEAM-related careers with demographically disadvantaged people. She also liked large and small animals (except insects) and often volunteered her time at local shelters. Monica also survived her daughter, Valerie Cirillo, four brothers Marian Cirillo, Jeanne Elmadany, Louis Anthony Cirillo and Karen Romano, many grandchildren and her closest friends who became her family. Donations can be made for his other passion, caring for all animals.