Dear Members of the Monmouth University Community:
It is with deep sadness that I write to share news of the passing of Trustee Emeritus and former Board Chair Alfred J. Schiavetti, Jr. ’11HN. An esteemed volunteer leader and supporter for more than 25 years, Al was integral in advancing Monmouth to new levels of financial stability and academic excellence across several decades. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and benefited from his friendship and wise counsel.
First elected to the Board of Trustees in 1997, Al served as chair from 2007 to 2010 and was elected a Life Trustee in 2011 and Trustee Emeritus in 2016. He and his wife, Barbara “Bobbie”, have been active volunteers for many campus activities, and were regularly seen cheering on the Hawks at men’s basketball and football games over the years. They established the Barbara and Alfred Schiavetti Endowed Scholarship in 2008 to support deserving students pursuing studies in medical technology. Passionate supporters of the arts, Al and Bobbie also created the Art Conservation & Preservation Endowed Fund in 2018 to provide support for the curation, conservation, archival and preservation of the Monmouth University Art Collection.
An accomplished businessman and respected leader, Al received an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from Monmouth University in 2011. And, in December of this year, Al will receive the President’s Medal posthumously for the tremendous impact he made on Monmouth during his lifetime. His deep commitment to progressing Monmouth’s mission and growing the University community both locally and nationally has left an enduring legacy and serves as a key factor for our continued success.
As a tribute to Al’s life and his profound commitment to our university community, the Monmouth University flag will be flown at half-staff.
We extend our deepest condolences to Bobbie, the Schiavetti family, and all those who knew Al. His legacy will live on in the countless ways he contributed to Monmouth’s mission, leaving our University a better place because of his steady leadership and wonderful friendship.
Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick F. Leahy
President