W. Emlen Roosevelt ’39

Monk died July 4, 1998, at his home in Monmouth Beach, N.J. Devoted to the sea, an active sailor in all kinds of boats, he lived near the water all his life.

Banking was his career, which began when as a second honors major in economics he left college in junior year to learn banking and get a job. Starting as a messenger for Central Hanover Bank, he soon joined Roosevelt and Son, his uncle's investment firm. He entered WWII as a cavalry private and wound up as lieutenant colonel (finance) with a Bronze Star and five ETO campaign ribbons. Elected president and CEO of the Natl. State Bank of Elizabeth in 1950, he held that post until 1984 and continued as chairman thereafter. He served on numerous business and community boards.

Monk's wife, Arlene King, died in 1975. Surviving are their daughters, the Rev. Nancy A. and Lucy Sewall-Rubinow, three grandchildren, and Dolores Regal, his companion of over 20 years. We offer them our sincere sympathy.

The Class of 1939