Photo courtesy of Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel - Portage
Portage, Indiana
Mar 19, 1946 – Aug 26, 2018
James P. “J.J.” Monroe, age 72 of Portage passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was born on March 19, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. J.J. retired from Bethlehem Steel after 34 years of service. He was a past Commander and Life Member...
Read More As a former co-worker and lodge member
his meager habit of not treating others with
drinks was legendary, overall JJ was decent
to all. Good memories last.
Vernon "Stretch" Daulbren
August 29, 2018 | LaPorte, IN
He was the best uncle a little girl could have. When I was just a kid, every time he came home on leave from the Navy, he would bring us "sailor" hats. We looked forward so much to those silly hats!
As I got older, he would share stories about his parents with me, and he always told people the story of me riding Lady, the boxer, like a horse. Of course, all of grandpa's dogs were named Lady, so you never forgot their name lol.
Mary Lou Covington
August 28, 2018 | Hobart, IN | Family
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rest in peace Uncle Jim make sure you keep an eye on Tony and Dad for me.
Marcia Gawrysiak
August 28, 2018 | Portage, IN | Family
so sorry of your loss.
Mary Jo & Jerry Bryan
August 28, 2018 | Portage, IN | Friend
