Christine S. Monett

christine monett
Christine Catherine Rose Stefani Monett (Nina/Chris) 85 of McLean, Virginia passed away from lung cancer on 18 November 2021. Chris was born in Summit, New Jersey on 8 August 1936 as the second child of four born to Baldasare Stefani and Philomena Altieri. She graduated from Chatham High School in NJ, in 1954. She received her Associate in Arts Degree with a major in Liberal Arts, Magna Cum Laude, from Northern Virginia Community College at the age of 66.

Chris worked for three years for Chubb & Son Underwriters as a secretary. She went to Washington, DC in January 1958 to accept a job with the CIA. From April 1961 to November 1963 Chris was assigned to the U.S. Embassy, Madrid, Spain. Chris moved back to DC in 1963. In August 1966 she was assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy where she met her husband Jon N. Monett, also with the CIA. Their first date was at a wonderful restaurant called Casalone’s on the Via Flaminia, which they returned to 30 years later. Jon and Chris married on 2 August 1969 at Our Lady of Peace Church, in New Providence, NJ. The couple moved to Frankfurt, Germany where she worked until the birth of their son, Scott Andrew in November of 1970. They returned to the United States in the summer of 1972 and lived in McLean, VA where their daughter Cynthia Lynn was born in October that same year. Jon and family were transferred to Japan the summer of 1975 for a three-year tour, returning to McLean in 1978. Christine made many friends in Japan, loved the culture and the people, and was able to see much of the country, including a climb of Mount Fuji. After a 5-year stint in McLean, the Monetts moved back to Frankfurt in 1983 when her husband was given a senior position with the Agency, necessitating the continuous entertaining of many dignitaries and work-related visitors. Chris resumed employment with the Agency part time. The family traveled extensively throughout Europe experiencing good times and fond memories. They returned to McLean in 1987 and in 1989 Chris returned to Langley full-time. She retired from the CIA in 1996 as an analyst for the Operations Directorate.

Chris enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter KC and her many friends and family. She also loved gardening, reading, concerts, operas, plays of all sorts, art exhibits, foreign films, entertaining, sightseeing, and aerobics. She had vast circles of friends including her roommates from her first apartment in DC, friends from the Agency, people she met while living overseas, the Palladium, the McLean Racquet & Health Club, her Italian group, her Church, her book clubs, and many others.

She is survived by her Husband Jon Monett, her Children Scott and Cindy Monett, her granddaughter Katherine Christine Kostrna, all of McLean, VA; her brother Raymond Stefani and his wife Dolores, of Basking Ridge, NJ; her brother Richard Stefani and his wife Marianne of Berkley Heights NJ; her Sister-in-Law, Suzanne Sullivan of Monroe Township, NJ; and her many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Chris was predeceased by her parents and brother Joseph Stefani.

Visitation will be at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA 22180 from 4-7pm on Friday, December 3rd. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 on Saturday December 4th at 1pm. The funeral will be followed by a repast. She will be interred at Flint Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics, www.specialolympics.org or to the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation, www.ciamemorialfoundation.org

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  1. Dear Jon, Cindy and KC, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Chris was a remarkable, creative, loving person. She was a tenacious advocate for her family. I was privileged to know her. Janice Armstrong

  2. Very sorry to hear of your loss, Jon. Christine had a very full and productive life filled with accomplishment. Prayers for you and your family. Greg and Catharina Brown

  3. We will miss you so much Auntie Chris. I’ll treasure the time that we lived in VA and got to spend more time with you while we lived there. Thank you for the memories and all the advice over the years. I now have another angel to look over me and my family. Love you, Your niece, Tricia ❤️

  4. Rest in Peace, though I did not know you personally, I only met your husband Jon and son, Scott. I know you raised a wonderful family and you ar were loved deeply by your husband and will be deeply missed by all who knew you, especially your family…with my deepest condolences Dee Wright

  5. Prayers for comfort and understanding, Jon, for you and your family. Chris was a wonderful person. We are so sorry that we can not attend Chris’s memorial service. We are presently in California. Bob and Betsey

  6. It’s hard to imagine a world without Chris. She was a devoted Mom, an amazing lady, a very fun friend, and also incredibly kind and generous. I’m glad I have so many wonderful memories to cherish, and Chris will always live on in my heart. I am praying for her family because I know how much they will miss her. Gwen

  7. To Jon, Scott, Cindy and KC Chris was a wonderful person. I got to know her very well working along side her at Monettech and helping her out with the building. I know how much she loved her family– son, daughter and granddaughter. I have total respect and admiration for her. Myriam and I will miss our occasional dinners with her. Sorry for your loss– Bill & Myriam Kuhn

  8. I will miss you Aunt Chris, thank you for being a part of my life. I will miss your cards and texts on my birthday. RIP

  9. My last memory of Chris is from celebrating her birthday in DC last August. We had a lovely time and I was glad to be able to and offer her a few hours of simple pampering. Chris’ kindness and generosity will never be forgotten. I will be forever in her debt. May God bless her soul. Viviane Vicente (Vivi)

    • We met Chris when Scott and our Bart were babies in Frankfurt. We exchanged babysitting weeks so we could go skiing. Chris has always been a very sweet memory in our life.

  10. I never got to know Chris as well as I would have liked to..but always thought that we would really enjoy each other’s company if we had the opportunity to ripen the acquaintanceship. I’m sorry that opportunity is gone, now. I remember encountering Chris at a party in Japan. By pre-arrrangement, she passed me a tiny packet of brand new herb seedlings she had just started–from fancy evening bag to fancy evening bag! Please accept my sympathy for your loss! Lucretia ((“Lucky”) Lee

  11. As one of her roommates in Washington, D.C. we never lost touch with each other. My husband & me are sad at her passing & offer our sympathy to her family Alma Pasquale

  12. We are reminded daily of Chris. She and Jon gave us a beautiful painted fern to plant over 15 years ago on a visit to Annapolis and it has center stage in our front garden bed. It is a lovely remembrance of a lovely, caring person. She will be missed. We send heartfelt condolences to all the Monett family. Dorothy and Vern Penner

  13. Jon and Family: May you take comfort in loving memory and the friends and family that surround you. We can’t express how much we loved and cherished Chris. Our deepest condolences for your loss. Robert Barron and Ramona Santiago

  14. To the Family of Ms. Monet, she was a wonderful and thoughtful person. Ms. Monet had a quiet strength, beauty and resilience I truly admired. A very funny moment I enjoyed with her: Anytime she found an insect in her unit when she would always bring a live sample to the desk to give me to show the pest control technician and it would make me cringe as I dislike insects, LOL! I will miss her a great deal. Your family is in my prayers. Sincerely, Arlie Johnson (the Palladium at McLean)

  15. Jon and Family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I had the privilege to have met Chris in Frankfurt and she was amazing. The memories will sustain you. Mike and Mary Bjork

  16. Dear Jon and family – Jinnie and I were saddened to hear the news of Chris’s passing. We remember fondly, going back to our days in Frankfurt, the warmth and graciousness of Chris. You were a great team. She will be missed. Joe and Jinnie DeTrani

  17. Dear Jon, Scott, Cindy, and KC, I was heartbroken to hear that Chris had left us to be with our Celestial Father in heaven. Chris was a devoted Mother and Grandmother, a wonderful lady who embodied all the wonderful traits that one would Hope to find in a friend: a good listener, kind and generous, wonderful sense of humor, supportive, and wise. I was very blessed to have Chris as my friend! My thoughts and prayers are with you and may God support and comfort you at this difficult and sad time. Rest In Peace My Treasured Friend ❤️

  18. Prayers and thoughts are with Cindy, Scott, KC and Cindy’s dad!!!! I know Cindy’s mom since the 8th grade and I will miss her.

  19. Chris often came to KC’s Girl Scout events and helped with activities and snacks. She was always so kind and encouraging to all the girls. She shared wonderful stories from her scouting days. Always dressed beautifully, her warm smile and hug were something I looked forward to. She will be missed. Mackenzie Lovings

  20. John I offer my condolences and heartfelt prayers to you and family. I feel quite certain that our Creator has a special place reserved for her.

  21. Chris, we loved you so much and we will always remember you. We miss you. Ciao. Oriano and Mary join with Scott, Cindy, Jon, KC, Dick, Ray in their grief and offer the most sincere condolences.


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