M r. David A. Monroe was born March 25, 1950, in Palatka,
Florida. Surrounded by family, he peacefully departed July 30,
2022, in his home, Hartford, Connecticut. He was the husband
of Arleen Monroe. They shared 40 years of marriage together.
David was an active member and Deacon of The First Cathedral
of Bloomfield, Connecticut. He was driven by faith and the
commitment to serve. A leader, advocate, servant, and
community activist, David lived a full life with a beautiful spirit
and generosity. He was an avid UCONN fan, enjoyed traveling
and the beach, and labeled himself a "diehard" Ravens, Tampa
Bay, and Saints' fan.
David was an educator. He attended Florida Agriculture &
Mechanical University, University of Harford, and University of
Massachusetts, Amherst. Highly educated, he frequently
challenged his children to surpass his multiple degrees and teach
him something new, as they developed through adulthood.
Known by many as "Doc" or "Professor," he was committed to
a life of educating others and influencing all who encountered
him to diversify their perspective and learn something new
daily. As an educator, he was generous with sharing a wealth of
knowledge and had a giving spirit to help others with providing
educational resources, tutoring services, and reading
consultations. 25 years of service as an educator, David worked
in the city of Hartford as a teacher and administrator. He was
also a professor at Capital Community College and consultant at
Eastern Connecticut State University.
His beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of his
children, Marlon Monroe, Dia Monroe, Taryn Monroe, Darissa
Monroe, and Jordan Monroe, and Mark Redden, as well as his
loving wife, Arleen Monroe; three- beautiful grandchildren,
Marion Monroe, Jr, Marlena Monroe, and Ava Monroe; brothers
Reverend Walter Monroe, Sr., Joseph Monroe; sisters Brenda
Monroe-Fitzpatrick, and late Mary Alice White; devoted family
members, and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins,
friends, and former students.
He will always be remembered for his contagious laugh,
bountiful knowledge, and righteous spirit. He will be forever
missed!

The funeral service will be held on Monday, August g' at 11am
at The First Cathedral, 151 Blue Hills Avenue Bloomfield, CT
06002. The viewing will be held from 10am to 11am the time of the service.