Dr. Emmet Adolphus Dennis Sr

The Family of Dr. Emmet Adolphus Dennis Sr. announces the passing of their devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, colleague, and dear friend. Professor Dr. Emmet A. Dennis passed on Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Englewood, New Jersey, USA at 2:44 p.m. A distinguished scientist and academic, Dr. Dennis served as President of the University of Liberia, Dean of University College at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA), and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Tubman University among other professional assignments. He was also a member of the inaugural Board of Directors of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia. His outstanding service was recognized internationally and nationally. Cuttington University named its College of Natural Sciences in his honor. Liberian scholars of scientific studies launched in 2018 an annual science conference named the Emmet A. Dennis National Scientific Conference. Dr. Dennis was the founding Director of the Liberian Institute for Biomedical Research (LIBR), a World Health Organization Collaborating Unit. The laboratory building at LIBR is dedicated to him. A graduate of St. John’s High School in Robertsport, Cape Mount (Liberia), he earned the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Cuttington College and Divinity School (now Cuttington University) (Liberia), Master of Science degree in Zoology from Indiana University (USA), and his Doctor of Philosophy in Parasitology from the University of Connecticut (USA). A dedicated man of science, Dr. Dennis authored and published numerous scientific papers in the field of parasitology. Son of the late Reverend Samuel Ford Dennis and the late Mrs. Louise Princess TeeTee Dennis, he is survived by his wife Dr. Yede Baker Dennis, his son Emmet Dennis, Jr., daughter-in-law Sheila Estacio Dennis, daughter Yede-Michelle Dennis, two grandchildren Dylan (14) and Dani Sofia (12); three brothers Samford, Gabriel, and Eric Dennis; one sister Mrs. Lucinda Dennis McClain; and a host of close relatives and friends. He was pre-deceased by his younger siblings Joseph and Paul Dennis. Visitation at Barrett Leber Funeral Home 148 Dean Dr., Tenafly, NJ USA on Sunday, March 27, 2022, from 2-6 p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Englewood, New Jersey. His final resting place will be in his beloved country of Liberia, West Africa, where Dr. Dennis’ remains will lie in state at the University of Liberia followed by a Requiem Mass at the Trinity Cathedral, Monrovia, Liberia. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Dr. Emmet A Dennis Sr Memorial Fund for organizations and institutions here and in his beloved home Liberia that Dr. Dennis advocated so tirelessly for. For organizations and institution in Liberia, West Africa: https://gofund.me/2e69ce79 For organizations and institutions in the United States: Dr. Emmet A. Dennis Sr. Memorial Fund c/o Chequers Financial Management 847 Sansome St Suite 250 San Francisco CA 94111 Please make checks payable to “Schwab Charitable” and note the Dr. Emmet A Dennis Sr. Memorial Fund in the memo.