Obituaries

In Memoriam: Longtime Red Bank Resident, Monmouth Boat Club Member, Les Hathaway, 78

Longtime Red Bank resident, Howard “Les” Hathaway III, passed away peacefully on March 7 at his home.  He was 78.

Born in Long Branch, Les settled in Red Bank in 1993.

“The joy of Les’ life was his beloved wife of 35 years, Judith Hathaway. Together, they traveled the world, hosted dinner parties, and spent countless hours with friends at the Monmouth Boat Club. His interest in sailing began when he crewed with his father at the age of 13 at the Monmouth Boat Club. He was a lifetime member and he formed his most enduring friendships there. He was regularly involved as race committee, helping new members, and with social events. He was also an active member of US Sailing, New Jersey Yacht Racing Association, and Navesink Maritime Heritage Association. He was an accomplished sailor, having competed in the Newport to Bermuda Race and many Lightning North American championships. “

Loved ones of Les Hathaway in his obituary

A graduate of Asbury Park High School, Les had a long career as manager of operations at a variety of businesses, and he was employed most recently at PlanetConnect. 

Les is predeceased by: his wife, Judith Hathaway; and his parents, Howard and Grace Hathaway. 

He is survived by: his son, Timothy Hathaway, to whom “he was a devoted and loving father,” and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth; his granddaughter, Gemma; his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Margaret Hathaway; his sister, Deborah Hathaway Hunter; and many nieces and nephews. 

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 24, at the Monmouth Boat Club, 31 Union St., Red Bank, NJ 07701. Drinks will be served on the second floor beginning at 5 p.m., with a buffet dinner to follow. The celebration will end at sunset, 8:14 p.m., when the flags will be retired with a cannon blast.

Those who wish are respectfully encouraged to make a donation in his name to Lunch Break (donate online or mail to: PO Box 2215 Red Bank, NJ 07701) or Monmouth Boat Club to keep it in good repair for future sailors by mail at P.O. Box 777 Red Bank, NJ 07701. 

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