10/15/2025
Daniel Vincent Mongiovi
With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Daniel Vincent Mongiovi, who departed this life peacefully on October 14th, 2025, at the age of 93. A devoted father, cherished friend, and lifelong mentor, Dan lived a life marked by integrity, perseverance, and generosity of spirit.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, on February 25th, 1932, Dan built a distinguished career in sales, where he was admired for his sharp mind, an unwavering work ethic, and his ability to connect with people from all walks of life. After retiring from sales, he became an adjunct professor of Marketing and Management at St John’s University, where, until the age of 88, he inspired countless students with his experience, wisdom, and warmth.
Dan was a man of quiet strength and deep convictions. He loved sports and was an avid tennis and paddleball player, always up for a match and never short on energy. Dan made many lifelong friends playing paddleball at Brooklyn parks and shared his love of the game and many other sports with his sons. He was a longtime Mets fan — an affliction that his middle son also sadly inherited. Dan also enjoyed playing golf with friends and family — not for the scorecard, but for the laughter and camaraderie, even if his swing didn’t always cooperate.
His friendly nature, magnetic personality, and unwaveringly positive attitude earned him many friends throughout his life. Whether in the classroom, on the court, or around the dinner table, Dan had a way of making people feel seen, heard, and appreciated. He had a natural gift for making people feel like they were his best friend, because to Dan … they were.
Perhaps his greatest joy came from truly knowing and loving his now-adult children, his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He took immense pride in being a part of their lives and in the relationships, he nurtured with each of them.
The one great sadness in his life was the early death of his beloved younger brother Buddy four decades ago.
Dan is survived by his sons Gary, Steven, and Dan; his grandchildren Corinne Lysenko and Branden Mongiovi; his great-grandchildren Layla Rae, Hayley Paige, and Carmela Sofia; his former wife and the mother of his three children Carmela T. Mongiovi; and his longtime partner Carol Green, her daughter Dale, and son Michael. Dan will be remembered not for his long and successful professional career, but for how he made others feel — valued, respected, and loved. Daniel Vincent Mongiovi — truly one of a kind, and larger than life in so many ways. He will forever be remembered and forever missed by so many.
A service will be held at St John the Evangelist Church in Leonia, NJ, on Tuesday, October 21 at 11:00AM.
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