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Jon Jones Obituary
AGE: 75 • Ocean
Jon J. Jones, 75, of Ocean, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio and lived in Middletown with his wife until moving to Manahawkin in 1992 and eventually to Ocean to live with his daughter and family in 2012. Jon had worked for Anchor Glass in Aberdeen for 30 years before retiring as a Facilities Engineer. He was a highly respected electrician by all of his peers. During his retirement, he got to enjoy crabbing, fishing and tending to his garden. He and his wife loved all the birds and wildlife that would greet them in the mornings each day. Jon enjoyed watching late-night cartoons such as Inyuasha and Naruto, he loved Country Music and all the simple things in life. He would laugh easily at himself and others. He will be missed by all who showed and support during a most difficult time. Jon was predeceased by his father, Ernest Jones and his mom and stepfather, Ivy and Robert Gauld; a brother, Charles Roderick Jones and a sister, Charlene Atkins, and a daughter, Brenda Minotti. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Byron Jones; 7 children, Rhonda and her husband Enny Aminian of Ocean, along with his grandchildren, Ryan and Chervene for whom he last resided with, Jennifer Minotti of Barnegat, Gregory Jones of California, Kristine and Don Willett of Maryland, Robert Jones of Middletown, Jacqueline Jones of Toms River and Jonathan and his wife Lisa of Little Egg Harbor and 11 other grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to the viewing from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 at the Ely Funeral Home, 3316 Hwy. 33 Neptune. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2013 at the Ely Funeral Home followed by the entombment in Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Deborah Heart and Lung Hospital, 212 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015. Condolences may also be made online at www.elyfuneralhome.com.
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Caroline Chaneski
October 1, 2013
Jon was a very kind and loving husband, father, and friend. I am blessed to have known him. He is in heaven reunited with loved ones who preceded him. God bless Jon. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with his family.
Pop pop kisses Thea.
September 27, 2013
Dad's Anchor Tattoo...
September 27, 2013
September 26, 2013
Rhonda, Ryan and family, Our sympathy is with you in your time of grieving-Love from your Greenway Family
Anniversary Dinner
September 26, 2013
Anniversary
September 26, 2013
Don Willett
September 26, 2013
As a father in law, and as a grandparent to my daughter, I really admired how much he grew over the years.
Our time together revealed a gentle, reflective man who I respected a great deal and will miss.
Kris Willett
September 26, 2013
http://youtu.be/ASYX0P4M4uk
Kris Willett
September 26, 2013
Daddy: you found a penny once + kept it for good luck, this was so YOU! We saw how deeply you loved your parents, you sister, brother and Grandpa Gauld; they meant so very much to you. You loved your many children, grandchildren and most especially your "number one" Mary. Your love for her, these past 55 years spoke of the very deep dimensions of your heart: you expressed your love so completely this way. I know these past few years have been hard for you and the past few months the toughest. Rhonda, Jackie + Johnny really sacrificed and enfolded you as you left this earth: we are all so proud of them for caregiving you this way. It's not easy. It's never easy. Your strength and grace through hard times gave us all an example to aspire to + to cherish. I know you and Brenda will rain pennies from heaven down onto all of our hearts - we know how badly you missed her. ((hugs)) to you both in heaven, hugs + pennies.
Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner at Rhonda's
Krissy
September 26, 2013
me and dad Graduation 91
Jon Jones
September 25, 2013
Dad,
A great many thanks for all you have done
Without you my life would not have begun
You have been there when I most needed you
You have helped to guide me my whole life through
We have shared both the good times and the bad
But most of all, thank you for being my dad
I love you
Lia Gamba
September 25, 2013
Jackie, from the Gamba family our deepest sympathy to you on your loss and family.
Madeline Basile
September 25, 2013
Jackie and Family...So sorry to here about your loss....May your dad rest in peace..
September 25, 2013
Jon and Mary created the most wonderful family and everybody knows it.RIP Cousin
diane Almada
September 25, 2013
Dear Jackie and Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. He will forever remain in your hearts.May he rest in peace.
Jacqueline Jones
September 25, 2013
I miss you Dad....you are an Angel now....kiss Brenda for me....may you rest in Peace for Eternity.....I will miss your great sense of humor....Love always ...your daughter Jackie
Jacqueline Jones
September 25, 2013
I love and miss you so much Dad......I know you're in Heaven with the Angels and Brenda....kiss her for me....may you have peace forever in Eternity. Love your loving daughter Jackie.
Phyllis Lockwood
September 25, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You have so many precious memories to cherish forever. Rhonda, he sure made you smile. God Bless you and your family. May your dad rest in peace.
Love, Phyllis and Richie
Eileen Kontos
September 25, 2013
I first saw Jon when I was 8 years old and my cousin Mary married him. He wore a sailor's uniform and I was a little scared. Then he smiled at me and I felt better.
I only saw Jon a few times in my life. He made the best chili I ever had. I think my mom told me at one time, Jon never missed a day of work. Mary and Jon raised 8 children. It was amazing to see a household with 8 well behaved children and both parents smiling.
I saw him briefly recently. It was not easy for him, but to me, he left the world a better place, just because he smiled.
September 25, 2013
Father, I miss you terribly, although the past year or so has been very difficult on you and myself, I don't regret a minute, what a blessing it is to be able to help your loved one during such a difficult time. There was nothing worse than watching you struggle day to day and the fear in your eyes when plagued with such a horrible illness. I will always remember the good that you brought to our family, and I pray that St. Peters Bar is never closed, Salute!!
Love Rhonda
September 25, 2013
father, I miss you terribly, I was so blessed to have been able to care for you during the most difficult times, I know this was not how you had imagined your retirement to go with all the health issues that had a happen. I will miss your humor, you God Blessing me everything I entered the room, and your strength to get up every morning and trying to say "its going to be a good day".
I love and miss you
Rhonda
Judie Paige
September 25, 2013
Dear Jackie and Family.. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.. My thoughts and prayers are with you all .
September 25, 2013
Father, it was my pure pleasure to have been able to care for you the past year or so, although I know you were suffering and not enjoying life to the fullest, the fact that you would sometimes wake up and say "Its going to be a good day" brought a tear to my eye, I know you were always a trooper when I had to take you to all your appointments and you were anxious, now you will never have to worry again, may you rest in peace, I love you Rhonda
raynond golly
September 25, 2013
A great man. First meet Jon 9/29/70 my first day of work in Midland Glass and still use many things he taught me.
mary jones
September 25, 2013
I love you and miss you ...We had our good times and our bad times but we stuck together through it all..55 years later goodbye and rest in peace..Love you
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