The City of Monterey is mourning the loss of a huge champion of Monterey, former Mayor Peter Coniglio. Mayor Coniglio passed away early Sunday morning at the age of 94, surrounded by his wife, Rochelle, and family. “He loved Monterey and was honored to be a leader in the community,” she remarked. A celebration of life mass will take place on March 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at San Carlos Cathedral, 500 Church Street. FULL NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

Correction on Feb. 23, 2024: Mayor Coniglio served as Mayor through 1977, not 1976.