Kevin Joseph Monahan passed away quietly on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at home surrounded by his family after fighting a 25-year battle with Agent Orange. He was 72.

He was the son of the late Charles and Doris (Burke) Monahan of Mattituck, NY leaving behind his wife Diane (Winiarz), sons Kevinbrian (Judy), of Newburgh, and Donovan (Sasha) of Kauneonga Lake, brother Charles and Sally of SC, Joseph and Diane of Missouri, Michael and Lot of Mattituck, NY, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Kevin graduated from Mattituck High School and joined the Navy of the USS San Jose in California. He returned home in 1975 as E5 Machinist Mate. Thereafter he married Diane and moved to Sullivan County to attend SCCC-Culinary.

Over the years, Kevin worked in numerous hotels and restaurants. His specialty was soups and sauces. His last employment was as a chef and cook at the Center for Discovery.

Kevin loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, gardening, and traveling. In his later years, Kevin and sons opened “Big Kevs BBQ”, named after Kevin, in White Lake, NY.

He was a member of the VFW, Kansas City BBQ Society. We will always remember his cheery “Helloooo” when answering the phone. So now we say a fond farewell.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the veterans or a charity of one’s choice.

A memorial visitation will be held at Colonial Ramsay Funeral Home, 3435 State Route 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY, from 11:00am – 3:00pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 16 at 2:30pm with Father Ben Zirra. Interment will follow at Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.

Arrangements were under the care of Colonial Ramsay Funeral Home, for further information please call 845-583-5445 or visit www.colonialfamilyfuneralhome.com.