Monte Lazarus Obituary

Monte Lazarus

Marco Island, FL

Monte Lazarus passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Avow Hospice with his wife and friends at his side.

He was born on September 19, 1930, in New York and just celebrated his 85th birthday. Monte was preceded in death by his father Harry, mother Rose, and older brother Bernard.

Lazarus is survived by his wife, Sandi; daughter, Roberta Horton (Phil); son, Adam; daughter, Lori Clark; and seven grandchildren, Grant, Lee, Kit, Michael, Krista, Eric, James; and nine great grandchildren. He had a special bond with his great granddaughter, Elizabeth who always made him smile. Monte is also survived by his sister-in-law, Iris Layne; and nieces Debbie and Betsy.

In 1951,Monte received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics, cum laude from the University of Wisconsin and a Juris Doctor Degree from the Yale Law School in 1954. At Yale he received the Munson Prize for the Public Defender of the Year. He was a member of the Florida Bar, Connecticut Bar, and the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

Monte served in the U. S. Army in Europe in 1954 to 1956 as a legal non-commissioned officer, and received a commendation from the Commanding General, USAEUR for his performance of duty.

After serving in the U.S. Army, he was employed by the U.S. Aeronautics Board from 1956 until 1973. He received the C.A.B. 's highest award for Meritorious Service.

From 1973 until 1989, he served as an officer of United Airlines. From 1973 until 1975 he was Vice President of Public Affairs, and from 1975 until he took early retirement he was Senior Vice President of External Affairs.

In 1979 he received the William A. Patterson Award, United Airlines highest honor.

In 1989 he moved to Marco Island where he devoted himself to many civic, governmental and charitable activities. On August 11, 2015, he fulfilled his dream of being Marco Island City Magistrate.

Monte loved to read, write, plan, and take trips. His passions were classical music, Shakespeare, aviation, sports, and travel.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, October 18th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Rose History Auditorium on Marco Island.

Donations can be made in Monte's name to the Marco Island Fire & Rescue Scholarship Fund at P. O. Box 925, Marco Island, FL 34146, or a charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Naples Daily News on Oct. 13, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Monte Lazarus

3 Entries

Ray Lockey

November 7, 2015

Sandi,
I am sorry to hear of Monte's passing. I was one of the two who were at Sanibel Island during the tropical storm when your boat was carried out of the Blind Pass inlet and swamped. I was the one who jumped off the inlet bridge and gathered the life preservers and stayed with you, Roberta, Lori and Adam and with the grace of God kept you all from drowning during those 3 hours we worked to get you back to shore alive. It's been years since I reached out to you, and also Roberta, to make contact. So I was sorry to hear of Monte's passing. A friend at Marco Island sent me the notice earlier this week. If you can, please contact me at by email at [email protected]. My prayers and blessings to your familiy. Ray Lockey

Raymond Lockey

November 6, 2015

Sandi,
I am sorry for your lose. If you are the same family who I saved from drowning when your boat capsized in high season on Marco Island, I would like to hear how you and your three children are doing. God was with us that day and will be with us today and the future. If you are not the same family, my apologies. My contact information if you are the same Lazarus family of mother daughters and son whom I rescued, I would like to hear from you. My email is [email protected] Again, sorry for Monte's passing

Jim & Lori Curran

October 16, 2015

Sandi,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. We hope you find comfort in knowing many hearts care.

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