Saratoga Springs, NY – James D. Monaco died, Thursday, April 16 at home. He was 94 years old. Born on February 21, 1927 in Ballston Spa, NY, to the late Pasquale J. Monaco and Antoinette Spagnoli, Jim was a graduate of Ballston Spa Central Schools. He was very active in sports and coached many sports teams after his graduation.

Jim married Cecelia Arpey in 1949 and they remained married for 72 years. Jim and his wife Cecelia owned and operated Valley Acres Garden Center after the death of his father-in-law, Dominic Arpey, who started the business in 1958.

Along with his parents, Jim was predeceased by his father and mother-in-law Dominic and Mary Arpey; siblings Benny (Retha) Monaco, Louie (Rosie) Monaco, Jenny (John) Odorizzi, Theresa Monaco, Sophie (Bill) Wolfercheime, Josie (Bob) Dufort, Katherine D'Ambro, Harry (Angela) Monaco, and Donald (Kate Opedisano) Monaco all from Ballston Spa, Tony (Virginia) Monaco of Amsterdam, and Albert (Carol) Monaco of Glenville.

He is survived by his wife Cecelia Monaco; brothers Joe (Gertrude) Monaco, Pasquale (Verna) Monaco, and Tete Monaco all from Ballston Spa; many nieces, nephew, grand nieces, and grand nephews.

A private burial will be held at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave., Saratoga Springs.

Arrangements are under the direction of William J. Burke and Sons Funeral Home, 628 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, 518-584-5373.

Online remembrance may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.