Raidel Monzote
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Raidel Monzote, 78, of Morganton, NC, and formerly of Charlotte for 45 years, passed from this life into eternal life on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Grace Hospital in Morganton. He was in the presence of his loving family.
Raidel was born in Cuba on April 1, 1943, to Jose Monzote and Argentina Menendez. He came to the United States in 1961 where he met his loving wife Maria. They married May 1, 1964, and she became the love of his life. Raidel was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather that loved his family dearly. He enjoyed family gatherings, listening to music, and he loved eating grandma's cooking. Raidel was a retired veteran, serving honorably in the United States Army, and then went on to work for the Hernandez Stucco Company for many years.
Raidel is preceded in death by his parents: Jose Monzote and Argentina Menendez; his brothers Ricardo Monzote, Jose Monzote, Sylvio Monzote, and Rafael Martos; his daughter, Veronica Monzote; his son, Tony Monzote; and a grandson, Robbie Tucker. He is survived by his wife Maria Monzote; his daughter Clara Rogers; his two sons Bo and Yoel Monzote; his grandchildren: Damien, Debbie, Steven, Megan, Shana, Stanley, Emma, Samantha, Mikey, JaQuila, Austin, Daejari and Tony Jr; as well as 17 great grandchildren. Raidel is further survived by numerous other family and friends.
Raidel's family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all family and friends as well as Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home for the continued love, prayers, and support. Services for Raidel will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. Visitation will begin at 2 pm with service to follow at 3. All services will conclude at the funeral home.