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Janet Torrisi-Mokwa Obituary
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for Janet Torrisi-Mokwa
Brenda McGlothlin
July 19, 2022
I miss our Friday´s
Rev. Phillip Reagan, Chaplain rt
July 19, 2022
Its truly difficult to accept it has been nearly four years since we all lost such a vibrant, caring and
compassionate person as Janet. May God keep her near, and I pray for her spouse Joseph and this day of grief.
John Jurkiewicz
February 12, 2021
Thankd forgiving us a happy childhood.
susan Rickman
August 10, 2018
I will never do anything important in business without stopping and asking myself "what would Jan do". I loved her and will miss her brilliance and guidance.
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Peggy Nehmen
July 29, 2018
I truly admired Jan. She was very a classy, smart biz woman. You might say she was a "connector" someone who can connect you to other people. It was a true honor to design Jan's book, "Building Career Equity." We updated it (2nd edition) in 2016. I will truly miss you, Jan!! Rest in peace.
Dwight Warren
July 29, 2018
Joe,
I'm down in Poplar Bluff now, and had another appointment. Sorry I couldn't make it up there to personally extend my condolences. If you can think of any way I can be helpful, please let me know. [email protected]
Lori Henson
July 28, 2018
I knew Jan from her work with advisors at Northwestern Mutual. She was so impactful to all of us and I'm so glad to have known her. Her class and kindness is what I'll always remember.
Ellen Cusumano
July 28, 2018
Joe, I can hardly imagine the pain you are feeling. Jan was a real source of positive, joyful energy. How blessed you are to have found such a wonderful woman to share your life and create memories! Our family feels her loss as well. I will keep you in my prayers.
Nancy and Mark Zarubi
July 27, 2018
It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a well-lived life. Our hearts ache for you. We're sorry for your loss.
Nancy Robinson
July 27, 2018
Hello Joe Mokwa, words can't express the sadness I feel in the loss of your wife. You will continue to be in my prayers.
gina hoagland
July 27, 2018
So sorry for your loss, Joe. My condolences to you and Jan's entire family. This is such a tragedy.
Bonnie Borris
July 27, 2018
Joe, there simply are no words -- just know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Morris
July 27, 2018
I am very sorry. Jan was a great person to work with and be around.
Debra Hegger
July 27, 2018
Joe,
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Marti Craighead
July 27, 2018
Prayers and blessings for Joe & her family.
Lee Lewis
July 27, 2018
Blessings to all who mourn this tragic loss. I will always appreciate and remember Jan's kindness as she mentored me into the St. Louis community and to service in the NPO world through the Professional Organization of Women. Special prayers for you, Chief.
July 27, 2018
Chief- So sorry for your shocking, deep and painful loss. My family is thinking of you and praying you find strength and comfort.
Sincerely,
Christine Buck Mason
Johnetta Carver
July 27, 2018
Joe, my prayers are with you and Jan's entire family. I met Jan over 25 years ago and she has always been an inspiration to many. That legacy will carry on.
Emily Lehr
July 26, 2018
She served with reverence and grace at the Church of St. Michael and St. George. I will miss her scripture readings at the 5:30 services. I am so sorry for your loss.
Gina Lee Borchert
July 26, 2018
Jan was a wonderful woman on so many levels. I feel honored to have met her. Joe, there simply are no words...You and your family are in my prayers.
July 26, 2018
So sorry to hear about your loss. Jan was a wonderfulw women.
She will be missed by many of her friends. May God bless
and comfort you .
Vince
Dawn Moellering
July 26, 2018
Jan will be truly be missed. She has been an inspiration to me in my career. I am fortunate to have learned from her in the last 14 months. Results on Purpose, Jan, we won't forget!
Mary Lou Vainisi
July 26, 2018
Words cannot express how sad I am to hear of Jan's passing. I met Jan in our Arthur Andersen days and worked with her again when she consulted to West Monroe Partners, a professional services firm that embraced Jan's book and greatly benefited from her counsel. What always struck me about Jan was how her outside matched her inside - bright, professional, fun, positive, enthusiastic, and authentic. Her ideas were packaged in such a clever, rational, and attractive way that people were always motivated to become the best they could be. We loved it when she facilitated our development sessions, and I loved our long talks and belly laughs. I am blessed to have known and worked with Jan. She was truly a special person, and her legacy lives on.
Mick White
July 26, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss, Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Flint Fowler
July 26, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joe and your entire family. Jan was a special woman with a gift for helping others. We often got a chance to great each other at Wellbridge. Fond memories of a fabulous lady!
Shelley
July 26, 2018
Truly sorry for your loss, she was an amazing woman, someone I admire and strive to be like. Prayers for you all.
Wally Bush
July 26, 2018
Joe
So sorry to hear about Jan. She was a wonderful lady.I will keep you both in my prayers.
Louis Hamilton
July 26, 2018
Dear Joe,
Words cannot do justice to your loss. I had the privilege of knowing Jan and experiencing the bright light of her warmth, intelligence and commitment to our community.
Although she left far too early she leaves a legacy from which you can draw strength in the days and weeks ahead.
Celebrate the many good memories from wonderful times.
All the best to you my friend,
Lou
Vicki Taylor-Edwards
July 26, 2018
Look to the Hills from which cometh your help because your help truly comes from the Lord. This is difficult but I know that God has you in the palm of his hand. Joe - it has been a while and my sympathy goes out to you. Praying for you.
Tammy Shea
July 26, 2018
Beautiful Jan. So very sorry. Praying for her family. Heart breaking. Love to her bother John.
mg
July 26, 2018
I was fortunate to be introduced to Jan via our mutual love of dogs. Our relationship grew, and Jan shared her development expertise with me. I credit Jan with my career advancement. She had so much to give and gave to so many -- and with such genuine style. I will miss Jan terribly and send my condolences to all of Jan's family.
July 26, 2018
To Jan's husband Joe and the entire family I want you all to know how terribly sorry I feel for each and everyone of you. I didn't know Jan, and I have met Joe before . The impact of what's happened to this precious Lady has had an impact that no words can even begin to say, My prayers are for you to hold on to your family now and forever. Please Dear Lord please look down and reach into Jan's Husband and Family and give them the strength that they are needing right now to continue on as best they can. Please help them with this tremendous loss of Jan.
Ray Menard
July 26, 2018
Joe so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.
Emma Fitzgerald
July 25, 2018
Joe, I cannot tell you just how sorry I am. My heart aches for you, as well as for all those who loved your wife. May you be surrounded with love and a peace that passes comprehension in the coming weeks and months. I'm so, so sorry.
James Borden
July 25, 2018
I worked with Jan back in 1980 at Mcdonnell Douglas which later became Boeing. This was right I after graduated college and moved to here. We had lots of after work fun and group activities back then, where she participated in activities such as float trips on the meramac river. I miss that part of our lives and knowing that she gone will miss her.
Connie Hoffmann
July 25, 2018
Dear Joe, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful wife Jan...I remember meeting her years ago and thought her to be a very gracious lady with a huge smile. She was so kind and I'll never forget her. May she Rest In Peace.
Anonymous
July 25, 2018
Rest In Peace and may God provide comfort to the family and many friends in difficult days ahead.
A St. Louis citizen
Sharon Sienaski
July 25, 2018
It has been my privilege to serve with Jan on the HSMO Purses for Pooches committee since Jan originated the event. Our last memories of her are her smiling face and gracious personality at last month's HSMO event.
Jan's loving heart improved the lives of thousands of people and animals. She was a beacon of hope and a force for good for all of us in the rescue community and the animals we love.
Jan I know you were met by lots of wagging tails and purrs to escort you across the Bridge.
Be at peace sweet lady
Paul Martorelli
July 25, 2018
Joe, so sorry, god bless you
Ed Lust
July 25, 2018
Jan was a truly genuine person who cared deeply for others. If she took interest in you or your career, you are better because of it. She was an inspiration to everyone and her circle of influence was very wide. I was shocked to hear about her passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Mary Rumy
July 25, 2018
So very sorry about this tragic accident...I met Jan at the Saint Louis Woman's Club and enjoyed her company immensely...Jan deserved many more years!
Stephen Sorocko
July 25, 2018
Joe, So very very sorry for your loss.
Stephen Sorocko
July 25, 2018
Joe, So very very sorry for your lose.
Micheleen Koeller
July 25, 2018
I first met Jan at Boeing and was telling my best friend about this amazing woman only to learn they grew up on same street and played Barbie's together. Our paths crossed again when I joined the Humane Society Women's Leadership Council. The passion Jan had for everything she did totally wowed me. The family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mary-Ellen Tobin
July 25, 2018
To the Torrisi-Mokwa Family, my deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Jan was an inspiring and amazing woman who will be missed by all those of us fortunate enough to have had her touch our lives. Her smile and spirit will never be forgotten. May her memory be eternal.
Brenda Mcglothlin
July 25, 2018
Joe I cannot even speak..... I will so miss our chats and solving the worlds problems together on or rides. How I grew as a person with her and many of our life's events that we shared. How how we did laugh tho. I will cherish each and every moment we had together.it was a honor that she trusted me to drive her she was my biggest fan. I will have a smile on my face every moment I think of her. My heart hurts for you and your family.
Brenda (Kansas City
Joan K
July 25, 2018
I worked with Jan at a Venture store, when we were teenagers. She had such a special spark even then; happy to work and very stylish, rocking her Venture smock with a scarf and always the red lip. I am so sorry for your loss.
Ed Beck
July 25, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss, Joe, you're in my thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you and your loved ones.
Jennifer Jezek-Taussig
July 25, 2018
On behalf of the UMSL Alumni Association and the Office of the Chancellor, we extend our deepest sympathy for one of our outstanding alumni. Jan spoke at our Alumni Volunteers Conference last August and was one of the favorite speakers of the day. We will miss her.
Michele Wood
July 25, 2018
I knew Jan from the Women's Leadership Council. She was truly remarkable. I was so sad to hear this news. This is a huge loss. I am praying for her family during this difficult time.
Bill Benhardt
July 25, 2018
Joe, very sorry for your loss.
Phillip Reagan
July 25, 2018
My sincere regrets for your loss Joe, may
you find peace and acceptance of this tragic event
Booker Wade
July 25, 2018
Joe, words cannot express how I feel for you at this time. You and Jan were good friends and she was one of the best human beings I have had the pleasure of knowing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and hopefully she'll give my daughter a hug for me in Heaven. You'll always be my friend.
Chris and Karen Wolk
July 25, 2018
We would like to express our condolences to Chief Mokwa and his family. Janet's kindness and generosity enveloped those who were lucky enough to know her. We only met a few times, but our family was shown her generous spirit, in a random act of kindness. We will always have fond memories of her grace and gentle spirit, and the love she had for people and animals.
Karen Skidmore
July 25, 2018
Joe and family, from all of us here at the Blanke Building, we sincerely express our deepest sympathies. Jan was a very special lady and a wonderful tenant for us. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Lori Fowler
July 25, 2018
Jan was a generous, creative, inspirational woman. She always had a smile, she had a great laugh, and incredible style. She helped me at a time when I needed professional guidance, she shared her time and expertise. I hope she knew how much I appreciated her. I'm going to miss her for the rest of my life.
Ginger Reinert
July 25, 2018
This is such a great loss to St. Louis, all of us who knew Jan and most of all Joe. The world has just lost one of the good ones.
LOMITHA KINZER
July 25, 2018
I WILL BE PRAYING FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THIS REALLY TOUCH MY HEART ABOUT HER .
Dawn Reid
July 25, 2018
So very sorry for your loss!
Dawn Reid
July 25, 2018
So very sorry for your loss.
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