Martin Monteiro, the fifth of seven siblings, was born January 12, 1937 to the late John and Lovely Monteiro. Martin joined the United States Air Force in 1954 where he served until being honorably discharged. In 1960, he met his wife Diane with whom he lovingly co-parented their two daughters, Jennifer and Hollis. Martin was a product of the New York City school system. He pursued a degree at the New York Institute of Technology, majoring in Criminal Justice. He was on the Dean's List for academic achievement. Martin served the New York City Department of Correction, first as an officer in 1963. Assigned to Riker's Island Headquarters Command, recognized for his management skills, he quickly advanced from Captain to Assistant as its Executive Officer. As Deputy Warden, he was appointed Commanding Officer of the Manhattan Court Detention Facility. Advancing from Deputy Chief of the Department, he went on to serve as Division Chief, second highest ranking member of the uniformed staff, serving as one of three "super chiefs". He then served as Chief of the Department--the highest ranking member of the uniformed staff--where he was responsible for the safe and secure operation of 27 facilities which housed over 15,000 inmates; he supervised a staff of over 10,000 uniformed and 2,600 civilian personnel, and administered a budget in excess of 333 million dollars. After retiring as Acting Commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction, Martin continued his zeal for law enforcement and investigation and became a successful and sought after licensed Private Investigator serving from 1992 to the date he passed when he was tirelessly conducting another investigation. From his childhood playing stickball on the block, to becoming Commissioner of the Restaurant and Bar Softball League in Jamaica as an adult, sports were always a big part of Martin's life. He joyfully rode his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle up and down the East Coast with the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, the oldest and largest law enforcement motorcycle club in the world. Martin enjoyed boating as well as hosting family and friends on his 28 foot Maxum boat, "Lovely 1", named after his beloved late mother, Lovely Monteiro. He often went out fishing, and in spite of limited success, he always had many fish stories to tell. Martin was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign War. He was a member of the old Col. Edward O. Gourdin Post #5260. His favorite past time was socializing with his buddies at the Proctor Hopson VFW Post #1896. Martin, however, will be most remembered for his role as a dedicated brother, uncle, father, and grandfather. Known as the patriarch of the Monteiro family, Martin took care of us all selflessly and with devotion. Martin is predeceased by his sister Gloria Monteiro, brother John Monteiro, nephews Tod Monteiro and Robert Dunn, and niece Lisa Monteiro. He leaves to mourn his loss and celebrate his life his wife Diane Monteiro; his children Jennifer Monteiro and Hollis Irish; grandsons Aidan and Jordan; brothers Thomas Monteiro and Victor Monteiro; sisters Dolores Monteiro and June Monteiro; as well as a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, colleagues, and dear friends.