Birth date: Sep 4, 1958 Death date: Jun 1, 2015
Joseph Michael Mon passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the age of 56. Beloved husband of 33 years to Cynthia Mon. Loving father of Christopher Mon. Son of the late Olga Sabrina Mon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Read Obituary
A wonderful man! We miss you Joseph. God is with you, rest in peace!
Working with Joseph over the last several years has been a great experience! His never failing memory, keen astuteness, human compassion, and quick wit were unmatched. He was truly "An Extraordinary Leader". I can hear him laughing now, "right??".
Joseph we are all better people for having you in our lives. We miss you!
I have been reading all of the comments about Joseph and everyone has captured all of the positive attributes of him and they are "spot on". I first met Joseph when he was in the EHS organization and he came to Chicago to meet with management and share what his organization could assist us when needed. He was seated at the far end of the table and as he stood up I recall looking up at this mountain of a man who had a booming (almost regal sounding) voice and as he extended his hand he said, "hello my name is Joseph"as he handed me his business card. His business card could barely contain all of the certifications he had acquired! Over the years I had the pleasure of working on many sub-committes he chaired and he was ALWAYS professional, knowledgable and respectful of every member on the committee. I found him to be extremely smart and a very quick study when he had to learn something new after he moved into Operations. His enthusiasm was "catchy" and if was ever having a bad day one would never know it. If one was having a call with him he gave you his undivided attention and made you feel you as if nothing else mattered . One of my last conversations with him was when I was having a particularly frustrating day after a long cable cut and he said "One day does not define you MB" and that has been my mantra ever since. The world is a sadder place without him and so is AT&T!
Joseph M. Mon, The Warrior, fought an undeniably great battle, which ended on June 1st, 2015. My friend, mentor, boss, and absolutely amazing human being is home with The Master. If you ever met him, you felt his spirit immediately. He never changed no matter the circumstances or with the people that surrounded him. We all learned SOMETHING from Joseph!
Cynthia and Christopher, you know I’m with you each and every day! LYMIT
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you figure out which one it is,
you will know what to do for each person.
When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty;
to provide you with guidance and support;
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend, and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON,
because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
— Unknown
Thank you, Joseph!
“Who let the dogs out? Woof, Woof”
Debbie Craig
Joseph was a big man, with a big voice and a big mind; but he had an even bigger heart. He was always focused on how he could help the company, our customers, our employees but always on helping people. I know that there are many rooms in my Father's house and that Joseph is home with God in one of those rooms, but it makes our rooms on Earth seem a little smaller and a little more drab for Joseph's absence. In the assurance of the Resurrection that we will meet again, I pray that God will surround his family with grace and carry them through their sorrows.
The Venerable Peter S. Cornell, Dcn
