David Monroe Obituary

David Monroe

METAIRIE - David Monroe passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011 at age 90.

Beloved husband of 56 years to Mona Burt Monroe. Father of Monita M. Lonergan (husband Michael), Edith M. Lanner (husband Steve), David B. Monroe (wife Karen) and James Bradford Monroe. Grandfather of Rosemary and Sean Monroe, Jason, Jack and Laura Lonergan, Tiffany and Joshua Monroe and Melissa Lanner. Uncle of Margaret Daigle, Harry 'Joe' Monroe, III and Armand Jonte.

Preceded in death by parents Harry A. Monroe and Bertha Williams Monroe, brothers Harry Monroe and Bradford Monroe, sisters Margie M. Juster, Bessie M. Jonte and Mary Allen Howard.

Mr. Monroe was a retired Garden District Wallpaper and Paint Store Owner, a native of New Orleans and resident of Metairie for over 60 years, graduate of Alcee Fortier High School and Tulane University School of Business. He was Captain of both track teams, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. In WWII served in the 25th Infantry Division in liberation of the Philippine Islands and the occupation of Japan. A member of the Southern Yacht Club, a past president of the Tulane T Club, a member of the Irish Cultural Society, the Jefferson Genealogical Society, the 25th Division Association, and the Monroe Clan Association. He was a volunteer with the Travelers Aid Society and Food for Seniors. A parishioner of St. Angela Merici Church, where he was an usher and former Boy Scout leader.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Angela Merici, 901 Beverly Garden Drive on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Published by The Advertiser on Dec. 15, 2011.
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David and Monita, I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May God bring your family peace and comfort at this time.

Sincerely,
Wendy Hebert

Wendy Hebert

December 22, 2011

Mona,
I was so sorry when I learned of Dave's passing. He was a kind and caring man and I always enjoyed our times together. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Sara Yelson

December 15, 2011

As a Tulane T-Clubmate of Dave's we suffered through many disappointing Tulane Football seasons without giving up. I never met any of his family but I must offer sincere sympathy on his passing at 90--I'm 92!
He was a real good guy!

Maurice Picheloup

Maurice Picheloup

December 14, 2011

My condolenses and heartfelt concerns go out to you and your family. Although i never met him, nor shared memories of him, i've heard you speak very highly of him . Remember, its not the beginning year or ending year that determines a mans worth., it's what was accomplished during the dash in the middle. Judging by his family, more was accomplished during this period than we'll fathom or realize. Once again , my heartfelt condolenses go out to your family .
His many trips around the sun will never be forgotton, nor will your memories of his life diminish..sincerely, Mike"Gorilla"Goebel. Lafayette, la.

December 13, 2011

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