Monroe Werblin passed away on Friday, April 6 at Kaiser Vallejo Medical Center in Vallejo, CA.
He was born on October 24, 1916 in NYC to Abner and Cecile Werblin.
Monroe was a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy and attended New York University. He married the former Mimi Hostin in 1943.
Monroe’s interest in menswear began during World War II when he ran a clothing store that served military personnel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He then worked as a men's clothing buyer for various companies in NYC until 1980, when he and Mimi moved from New Jersey to Delray Beach, Florida to enjoy retirement. After 47 years of marriage, Mimi passed away in 1990. Monroe moved to Deerfield Beach. He was a longtime companion to Henrietta Altman before moving to Merrill Gardens in Vacaville, CA in 2006 to be close to family.
Monroe's interests included nature, gardening, and Asian and American Indian Art and Culture. While residing in New Jersey he served on the Oradell Police Reserves and was an expert marksman.
Monroe was loved by all for his warmth and friendliness; knowledge and trivia fascinated him, and he charmed all who knew him with his many stories and conversations. He adored his family, and considered them to be his greatest accomplishment.
Monroe will be deeply missed by his son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Tina Werblin of Fairfield, CA, his daughter and son-in-law, Cele and Scott McCloskey of Dallastown, PA, and four grandchildren, Ryan McCloskey and his wife Jennifer, Sasha Werblin, Mark McCloskey and DeAnte Harrison.
Although his life with us has ended, his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Services and internment will be held at the Eternal Light Cemetery in Boynton Beach, FL. where he will be laid to rest beside his wife, Mimi.
He was born on October 24, 1916 in NYC to Abner and Cecile Werblin.
Monroe was a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy and attended New York University. He married the former Mimi Hostin in 1943.
Monroe’s interest in menswear began during World War II when he ran a clothing store that served military personnel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He then worked as a men's clothing buyer for various companies in NYC until 1980, when he and Mimi moved from New Jersey to Delray Beach, Florida to enjoy retirement. After 47 years of marriage, Mimi passed away in 1990. Monroe moved to Deerfield Beach. He was a longtime companion to Henrietta Altman before moving to Merrill Gardens in Vacaville, CA in 2006 to be close to family.
Monroe's interests included nature, gardening, and Asian and American Indian Art and Culture. While residing in New Jersey he served on the Oradell Police Reserves and was an expert marksman.
Monroe was loved by all for his warmth and friendliness; knowledge and trivia fascinated him, and he charmed all who knew him with his many stories and conversations. He adored his family, and considered them to be his greatest accomplishment.
Monroe will be deeply missed by his son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Tina Werblin of Fairfield, CA, his daughter and son-in-law, Cele and Scott McCloskey of Dallastown, PA, and four grandchildren, Ryan McCloskey and his wife Jennifer, Sasha Werblin, Mark McCloskey and DeAnte Harrison.
Although his life with us has ended, his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Services and internment will be held at the Eternal Light Cemetery in Boynton Beach, FL. where he will be laid to rest beside his wife, Mimi.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446.
