- Date Of Birth: September 30, 1937
- Date Of Death: March 24, 2022
- State: Florida
Guillermo Monroy, 84, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on March 24, 2022, after a 77-day courageous battle and hospitalization at Boca Raton Region Hospital in Boca Raton, FL. Guillermo and Bertha Leonor Monroy formed a beautiful family together and have four children & nine grandchildren. He is survived by his adoring, devoted, loyal and caring wife and life partner, Bertha Leonor Monroy of Boca Raton, FL, and by his adult children: Guillermo Enrique Monroy (Tina O’Keefe) of Delray Beach, FL, Varinia Van Ness of Sarasota, FL, Silvia Venezia Hagan (Dr. Michael Hagan) of Palm City, FL and Diana Alexandra Carvajal (Miguel Angel Carvajal) of Delray Beach, FL. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren: William Alexander Van Ness (Ciara Van Ness), Alyssa Nicole Monroy, Andrew Scott Van Ness, Michael Anthony Van Ness, Adrianna Beatriz Venezia, Matthew Robert Venezia, David Guillermo Monroy, Nicholas Alexander Venezia and William Anthony Venezia. Guillermo was predeceased in death by his brother, Ernesto Monroy, his Father, Manuel Guillermo Monroy and his beloved Mother, Ana Beatriz Parra de Monroy.
Guillermo was born on September 30, 1937 to Manuel Guillermo Monroy and Ana Beatriz Parra in Barrancabermeja, Colombia, South America. After graduating from the San Bartolome Nacional High School in Bogota, Colombia in 1954, he entered the Naval Academy in Cartagena, Colombia. Within one year, he earned a scholarship and was transferred to the Italian Naval Academy in Livorno, Italy, to finish his Naval studies. Following his graduation, Guillermo returned to Colombia as a Lieutenant and worked as an Engineer of Naval Arms for the Colombian Navy. He met and married the love of his life, Bertha Leonor Gaona, on November 23, 1963, in Bogota, Colombia. In 1965, Guillermo earned his PhD in Electronic Engineering with a Minor in RF Low Frequency from the University of Pisa in Pisa, Italy. After graduating and becoming a Lieutenant in the Italian Navy, Guillermo moved back to Colombia and began his first job at IBM culminating as Sales Manager in the Government sector. His continued successes in Sales & Marketing with IBM enabled him to move he and his family to Caracas, Venezuela in 1976, and subsequently to Potomac, Maryland in 1978 where he was based in Bethesda. After managing Sales & Marketing locally, he was entrusted by IBM to eventually manage the Far East, South Africa, and North, Central and South America. His achievements earned him a position in 1982 at Burroughs in Boca Raton, FL. Later known as Unisys, Guillermo was relocated in 1986 with his family to Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, where he was based in Uxbridge, just outside of London, England. Here, he managed Sales & Marketing for Europe and South Africa. Soon, he was promoted to Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Unisys, worldwide, working directly with the CEO. Guillermo closed his professional & stellar career working for both Motorola and finally, British Telecom.
Words and expressions that describe Guillermo’s complete and absolute devotion to his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ as well as his unwavering commitment, support, dedication, attention and love for his family do not suffice. From the humblest of beginnings, Guillermo chose to live his life as a leader, hard worker and striving to do his best in everything because mediocrity was not an option.
Guillermo’s family welcomes all family and friends to Piccolino’s in Boca Raton, FL on Monday, March 28, 2022 at approximately 1:30-2:00pm for a later lunch: 170 W. Camino Real, Boca Raton, Fl. 33432
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