Celebrating the Legacy of John Monte

On September 7th, the Summerwood community gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of John Monte at our annual cornhole fundraising event. The day was filled with laughter, friendly competition and heartfelt memories of a man who touched so many lives. Through the generosity of participants and sponsors, we were proud to donate over $2,000 to the Eagles Autism Foundation, continuing John’s spirit of giving and community involvement.

John Monte was more than just a colleague; he was a mentor, a friend and a guiding light for many within the Summerwood family. 

Remembering John Monte

Attendees of the event shared touching stories about John. 

Bryant E.reminisced, “John Monte was one of my mentors. He was the first person that told me he believed in me,” Bryant shares. “Any time I called him, he would give me counsel. I truly loved John Monte.”

Jim F., also shared his memories, “He was a person who was always there for you. He was a motivator, friend [and] father figure. You couldn’t meet anybody better than John in life, and you wanted to be more like him.”

Keith S. added, “John would be having a great time if he was here. He was a great man, a man of integrity. We love him.”

Thank You to Our Summerwood Family

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated, volunteered and donated to make the cornhole event a success, including Clarence, Peggy & Kathy. The spirit of John Monte lives on through the kindness and camaraderie shared among us. We look forward to continuing this tradition and making an even greater impact in the years to come!