Matthew J. Monise, adored and treasured son of Toni and Matt Monise, died at his home August 17th from Melanoma. He was 44. Born in San Diego he spent his life in Point Loma. A graduate of Pt. Loma High, he went on to earn a business degree from UCSD, at which time he joined his father at Oil Filter Service Co and after his father's death and stayed on as the CFO.

Matthew was a true lover of the ocean and loved sharing his knowledge and experiences. He loved surfing Sunset Cliffs and deep sea fishing with his family and friends on his beloved boat "Legacy". He especially enjoyed his yearly trips to Catalina where he met up with the Lahr family. His Wednesday nights were spent playing softball at the Cabrillo Rec league with many of his good friends on "The Gamblers". His week wouldn't be complete without Thursday night card game with his life-long friends Mark Stevenson, Mike Stutz, Rick Ludwig, and Greg Ghio whose support these last few weeks will never be forgotten.

He is survived by and will be heartfully missed by his mother Toni, sister Tracy Pompeo, brother-in-law Russell and nephews Nico and John Russell, niece Danielle, godson Antone Lahr and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is predeceased by his father Matthew C. Monise Jr.

Services
A service will be held at sea leaving from The Marlin Club on Saturday, August 28th, at 2 p.m. and a memorial service will be held at St. Agnes Church on September 4, 2010. Rosary at 9:30 a.m. with Mass at 10:00 a.m. We will miss you Matthew!

Source:
San Diego Union-Tribune, August 26, 2010