Biography: Seamona Marie Gatling (affectionately known as “Mone”) was born on December 4, 1965 to Mary and Arnold in New York, NY. Mone grew up in Harlem and for her entire life resided at 371 W. 120th Street.
Seamona attended elementary school at P.S. 180, Wadleigh Junior High School and Park West High School. Mone had a passion for numbers and math, as such she attended and graduated from Monroe College with a Degree in Accounting. After graduation she landed a bookkeeping position with Blue Bell Lumber Company in New York, NY where she worked for and retired from after 22 years of service. In between her professional career she served as a personal accountant for friends and family members.
Mone loved her family and friends. There was virtually nothing she would not do for you within her means. Her house was the place to be, it was where all the food, fun and love was. For fun Mone loved a family gathering, playing cards, dancing, music and sometimes a trip to the casino. Her love for family was immeasurable, she was the glue to all of us.
Mone leaves to cherish her memories; her one and only son Gari Galentino Gatling, ten siblings: Tony (Linda), Shinner, Wendy (Patrick), Timothy (Veronica), Gary (Connie), Larry (Renee), Abdul, Anthony, Richard (Shanell), John (Chanice). Nieces and Nephews: Mary Lashanda, Quatuana, Tara, Davien, Quinton, Larry Jr., Raven, Ataveria, Tiffany, PJ, Lanise, Kean, Zechariah, Faith, Mia L’oreal, Dante, Jason, Dylan, Giana, Roman, Zion, Zuriel, Zara, Sy Aria, Liam, Vanessa, Hezekiah, and Carter. A godson Dwayne Suddreth and a host of cousins, extended relatives, and friends.