Celebrating the life of
Monica Ulivo Trapani
February 24, 1931 - January 23, 2008
MONICA ULIVO TRAPANI
Monica Ulivo Trapani 76, of Savannah, Georgia, died Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Candler Hospital following an extended illness. Monica was born in Savannah Georgia on February 24th, 1931 to Joseph and Helen Ulivo. She was raised in Savannah and attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and graduated from St. Vincent's Academy in 1948. She attended the University of Georgia where she majored in Music/Voice and graduated in 1953. She was a member of Alpha Omega Phi sorority and the only female member in the University of Georgia Men's Glee Club. She was also a member of the Savannah Pilot Club and an honorary member of the St. Vincent's Alumni Choir. Monica was a former communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a present communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. She was an extremely loved educator who taught children for 49 years in Atlanta and Savannah for both public and private schools, most recently at St. Peter the Apostle School on Wilmington Island. She was often approached by her former students almost anywhere in Savannah with stories of appreciation for their beloved teacher.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Monica Trapani Hughs.
Surviving are; her husband Thomas Anthony Trapani of Savannah, her son-in-law, David Johnson Hughs and his wife Shannon; grandchildren, Brian Thomas, Natalie Marie and Nathan Terrell Hughs all of Gainesville, Georgia; her sister, Ellen Ulivo Henderson and was preceded in death by her sister, JoAnne Ulivo Webster. Also surviving are multiple nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, January 28, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a Christian Wake Service at 6 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with the Reverend Patrick O'Brien, Celebrant.
Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances to the Monica Ulivo Trapani Education Fund at St. Vincent's Academy, 207 E. Liberty Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
FOX AND WEEKS FUENRAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL
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Our sincere sorrow is sent to all of the family for your loss. Please know that all of the Pipers will remember Monica and your family in our prayers.
- Angela Piper, Atlanta, GA
To the Family of Mrs. Monica Trapani, My condolences go out to all of you. Your loss is a great one. She was such a kind-hearted lady and one particularly close to my heart. Her warm, grandmotherly attitude and of course her fine cooking skills- broccoli and cheese casserole and poundcake- will be deeply missed every year at the beach. My thoughts are with you in this sad occasion. May God Bless. Sincerely, Katlyn E. Rowland
- katlyn e rowland, savannah, GA
Dear Ellen and family, I was so sorry to read about Monica's death. I will be thinking about you all and know that God will strengthen and sustain you. Love, Jan Daniel Crawford
- Jan D. Crawford, Savannah, GA
Love and Prayers Love Carmel and Larry
- carmel dillon rovolis, savannah, GA
From two of your kids that will never forget you teacher.... Tony C. Petrea Sr. Tybee Island, GA Dr. Lewis Petrea Claxton, GA
- TPetrea, ,
A life long family friend as well as my teacher, Monica will be missed but never forgotten. There are to many of Ms. Trapani 'kids' out there to let that happen. To the family know that you had a special gift given to you and that can't ever be taken away now she just watches from above with that infectious smile of hers. I am truly sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Beth Patton
- Beth Martin Patton, Bethlehem, Georgia, GA
Mrs.Trapani was my teacher at Romana Riley School. I will never forget her great voice and her love of teaching. She was one of those teachers that is remembered as changing students' lives. My prayers go to all her family and those who loved her.
- Linda RimesMarek, Oakley, CA
With profound sorrow this morning, I read the notice of my teacher's passing.I remember meeting her the first time as my 6th grade teacher at Moore Avenue School Charles Herty so many years ago. So vibrant and full of life! She was one of those teachers who always stood out in my memory many, many years later! She helped thousands of children during her lifetime of teaching. I was so happy that a group of 'her kids' were able to honor her several times over the last few years with her presence as our guest of honor for dinner. She was always so appreciative of us doing this for her and for us honoring her. BUT we were the ones who considered it an honor to have her with us for a few hours, and we WERE the ones who were thankful for her presence!!! To Tommy, her beloved husband, and her beloved family, please know that there are many of us today who share your grief and loss!!! We dearly loved her as well!! May God give her Eternal rest and keep her always in His loving arms!!
- David Humphrey, Savannah, GA
Our sincere sorrow is sent to all of the family for your loss. Please know that all of the Pipers will remember Monica and your family in our prayers.
- Angela Piper, Atlanta, GA
To the Family of Mrs. Monica Trapani, My condolences go out to all of you. Your loss is a great one. She was such a kind-hearted lady and one particularly close to my heart. Her warm, grandmotherly attitude and of course her fine cooking skills- broccoli and cheese casserole and poundcake- will be deeply missed every year at the beach. My thoughts are with you in this sad occasion. May God Bless. Sincerely, Katlyn E. Rowland
- katlyn e rowland, savannah, GA
Dear Ellen and family, I was so sorry to read about Monica's death. I will be thinking about you all and know that God will strengthen and sustain you. Love, Jan Daniel Crawford
- Jan D. Crawford, Savannah, GA
Love and Prayers Love Carmel and Larry
- carmel dillon rovolis, savannah, GA
From two of your kids that will never forget you teacher.... Tony C. Petrea Sr. Tybee Island, GA Dr. Lewis Petrea Claxton, GA
- TPetrea, ,
A life long family friend as well as my teacher, Monica will be missed but never forgotten. There are to many of Ms. Trapani 'kids' out there to let that happen. To the family know that you had a special gift given to you and that can't ever be taken away now she just watches from above with that infectious smile of hers. I am truly sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Beth Patton
- Beth Martin Patton, Bethlehem, Georgia, GA
Mrs.Trapani was my teacher at Romana Riley School. I will never forget her great voice and her love of teaching. She was one of those teachers that is remembered as changing students' lives. My prayers go to all her family and those who loved her.
- Linda RimesMarek, Oakley, CA
With profound sorrow this morning, I read the notice of my teacher's passing.I remember meeting her the first time as my 6th grade teacher at Moore Avenue School Charles Herty so many years ago. So vibrant and full of life! She was one of those teachers who always stood out in my memory many, many years later! She helped thousands of children during her lifetime of teaching. I was so happy that a group of 'her kids' were able to honor her several times over the last few years with her presence as our guest of honor for dinner. She was always so appreciative of us doing this for her and for us honoring her. BUT we were the ones who considered it an honor to have her with us for a few hours, and we WERE the ones who were thankful for her presence!!! To Tommy, her beloved husband, and her beloved family, please know that there are many of us today who share your grief and loss!!! We dearly loved her as well!! May God give her Eternal rest and keep her always in His loving arms!!
- David Humphrey, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
