Enoch Leonard Nappen

Enoch was born and raised in Atlantic City, NJ, where he lived with his parents Anna and Edward, two older brothers Bernard and Mortimer (predeceased), and other relatives.

In 1956, Enoch earned his Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University. He was accepted to Rutgers Law School, which he deferred upon receiving a scholarship for a Rutgers Masters Degree program. He fulfilled his ROTC obligations in Washington, DC, and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1959 with the rank of First Lieutenant.

In 1960, he accepted a position to teach history and political science at (then) Monmouth Junior College. Teaching became Enoch's true passion, and for the next 55 years he remained a beloved and respected Professor of Political Science and student mentor at Monmouth University. He holds the record for teaching the most years at the school.

In the 1970s, Enoch obtained his PhD from New York University and, in the 1980s, he served as Chair of the Political Science Department. Over the years, Enoch taught many courses, but he was most known for teaching Constitutional Law and American National Government.

Enoch was an avid collector of political memorabilia and other ephemera. For years, he enjoyed scouring flea markets "for the exercise" and to rescue items that he believed had historic significance. For example: In 1983, People Magazine featured Enoch with an assortment of young Nancy Reagan photographs and letter(s) he had found. Chess Magazine published an article analyzing a degareotype he recognized was of 19th Century chess champion Paul Morphy. In 2008, Warman's published Enoch's book on Political Collectibles, which thoroughly explored all aspects and artifacts concerning American political campaigns and culture, regarding which Enoch was extremely proud to have written.

Enoch practiced healthy living and exercised daily. For years he maintained a large backyard garden, and for about two decades he heated his family's home solely via woodstove that was stocked with timbers collected and chopped by his own hand.

Enoch was a fan of classic motion pictures and popular music standards, particularly movies and songs from the 1930s and 40s. Although never performing publicly, he had a pleasing singing voice.

While a teenager at Atlantic City High School, Enoch met the love of his life, Barbara Feit (predeceased) and in 1959, they married. The couple ultimately resided in Ocean Township, NJ, where they raised their three children, Evan, Hillary, and Louis, all of whom survive them. Enoch was also "Pop" to three grandchildren (Ethan, Nathanael "Teddy", and Abigail "Abby") and two great-grandchildren (Melanie and Holly).

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Enoch's memory may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, P.O. Box 61420, Staten Island, New York 10306 US, https://www.apdaparkinson.org/.

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