Allen Davies, 87, passed away on June 14. He was born on March 8, 1932, in Newark, New Jersey.

He attended Weequahic High School and graduated from Rutgers University with a BS in accounting. He joined the Navy, where he served as a navigator on the destroyer USS Gyatt for three years. He had a lifelong career as a respected stockbroker working as first vice president of investments and sales manager at Prudential. He was known for his integrity, intelligence, wit, wisdom, and dry sense of humor. He raised his family in Middletown, New Jersey, retired in Madison, and became a competitive poker player.

He was preceded in death by his father Philip, mother Elizabeth, and daughter Stacey. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joan, daughter Pam, son-in-law Steve, and grandchildren Noah and Max.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 30, Legend Hill Clubhouse, Madison, 1 p.m.