With profound sadness we announce the passing of Richard Martin Monihan, Jr of Westfield, beloved husband, father, son, and brother on February 14, 2025. Rick was 62 years old. Raised by Richard Martin Monihan Sr. and Barbara McClatchy Clay in Germantown PA.

Rick attended Pocono Central Catholic High School. He continued his education, earning a bachelor’s degree at Syracuse University, where he made lifelong friends in the Gamma Omicron chapter of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. From there, Rick began a media career in New York City, starting at ABC and continuing through other media outlets ending his career with Premion. He proudly served as a mentor and board member at Future Now Foundation - a media mentorship organization. He also was a regular volunteer at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.

Rick had a bug for travel, spending formative college months in London, and traveling the globe with his family. He was a passionate Philadelphia Eagles & Phillies fan, and supporter of all things Syracuse Orange. Rick had a penchant for conversation. He loved discussing his beliefs, values, and point of view with anyone and everyone who was willing to join along with him. His summers were spent on the tennis court at Noma, and his winters with his nose stuck in history books.

Rick was a loving father & husband, and most recently celebrated his 32nd wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, Shelagh.

He is survived by his loving wife Shelagh, his two incredibly handsome & intelligent sons Richard III “Trey” and John “Jack”, his parents Barbra McClatchy Clay, Richard M Monihan Sr & Mary Lou Monihan, his brother Brian Monihan & wife Maureen, sister Sylvia Clay, sister Keri Monihan, sister Mary Clay, sister Hilary Monihan & husband John Nighswander, sister MegAnn Monihan, In-Laws Maryann and John Canavan, Kyle Canavan, his many nieces, nephews, friends, and adorable french bulldog, Fiona.

Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, February 19 from 4:00-8:00pm at Memorial Funeral Home in Fanwood. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 20 at 10:00am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Westfield. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to the Community FoodBand of New Jersey at www.cfbnj.org  All other services will be held privately

Livestream Mass Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GteEJkb5ctg