Dr. Christopher P. Muenzen

We miss Dr.Muenzen very much! He was a physician that we trusted and appreciated! His dry sense of humor always put a smile on our faces!!! Ellen and Doug Rhodes

We sure miss Dr. Muenzen, George & Eleanor Lundberg

We were few of the first patients when he started the practice. He was like or family. We have many family doctors, but we used to trust his diagnosis over anyone else.

They say life is unpredictable. I can see why. I went in to the doctors office today and just learned Dr Muenzen passed away in September. I feel so shocked and bereft. When Dr Muenzen retired I felt like an era had gone by. I didn´t get a chance to see him in person. And now I never will. It´s difficult to describe in words what Dr Muenzen meant to me and my family. He was our family doctor from the day we moved into the neighborhood. And no matter what we were going through he was there. He was an amazing physician and an even more amazing human being. I still can´t believe he is gone. He and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Dr Muenzen

Shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Muenzen's untimely demise. We will always remember him as a caring and compassionate physician, with a wonderful disposition and sense of humor. He will be sorely missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family.

In loving memory of Christopher Muenzen, a wonderful doctor and friend.

My deepest condolences to the Muenzen family. My husband and I were cared for by Dr Muenzen for 23 years. He also cared for my parents for 9 years, and my son for 5 years. He was a very caring man, and we enjoyed his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.

Diane, Chris, Greg, Karl & Reid - Gary and I send our deepest sympathies to you at this time. We cannot express how shocked and saddened we were to learn of Chris' sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We attended the Mass this morning. It was such a lovely tribute to Chris. May God Bless you all. Love, Cathy & Gary

Our heartfelt sympathy to Diane, Christopher, Gregory, Karl, and Reid. Your husband and father was a remarkable person. A brilliant diagnostician with a dry and quick whit. He was our doctor for over 30 years, and we are grateful to have known him, and to have spent some time together with you when Karl, Reid and Matt played ball together. Sending our prayers for comfort and peace to all of you.

We moved to Long Valley in 1990 and looking for a physician. Yellow Pages helped us to find a physician who was caring, whose diagnostic skills we trust and has a patience to explain. Past 30 years he was a part of our family.

We used to cover each other in a large group about 20 years ago. I always admired his patient care and devotion to our field.

We are so saddened to hear of Dr. Muenzen's passing. and are keeping his family close to our hearts. We lost a passionate, caring and knowledgeable man and physician who always went above and beyond to help his patients and all who knew him. May he rest in peace and may his family find strength in his memory...

My heartfelt condolences for the passing of Dr. Muenzen. Working with Dr. Dalena and the group, I had a chance to witness the great compassion he had for his patients and colleagues. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

We are both so sadden by the passing of Dr. Muenzen. He was our doctor for twenty years and we both found him to be no only a competent doctor but also more like a caring friend. We will never be able to replace him. Our prayers to all his family. We will never forget him.

Such a tremendous loss of a fine physician and man. He will be sorely missed by the entire community and beyond. Condolences from the King family of Long Valley.

Although I didn't know Dr Muenzen I heard about his death. My sister lives in Montana and told me about the accident
She asked me to send condolences to his family. They were so desperate for his service in Montana and are deeply sadden by this but ever grateful that he had come to help them. It takes a special person to do that kind of work. Sympathy to all.

Terrible shock to the Long Valley community and all the Veterans groups. World has lost a truly compassionate soul and he will be missed by all of us. Rest peacefully Dr. M. Condolences to the family who he will continue to watch over.

There aren't words to express our sadness and sympathy. Our respect and fondness for "Doc" mirror so many of those who shared here. A great human whose humor and compassion was a treasure to us. A doctor whose thoroughness and skill was invaluable. We were in a bit of mourning when Doc announced his retirement and the sadness we feel about his now untimely and tragic passing is enormous. Keeping his wife, family, and colleagues in our thoughts and prayers. Our heartfelt condolences, Kim and Carmine Carsillo

Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your husband, father and to us, a brilliant doctor and friend. Our deepest sympathies, Ellen and Doug Rhodes

Dr Muenzen was the best doctor I´ve ever seen. He was so meticulous and professional in everything he could do. If he wasn´t sure of his diagnose he would always advise further investigation before a final diagnose. He was always right. He was a man of integrity, intelligence, compassion, self assured and confident in his decisions and a fairly good sense of humor! I am deeply saddened by his passing but will never forget him and what a good man he was

What a horrible tragedy for such a good man and my excellent primary doctor for over 20 years. He was very professional but often treated me like a friend offering useful advice both medical and about living. I am so sorry he did not get to enjoy his retirement and new endeavor. He will be in my thoughts forever. My condolences to his family

Doc Muenzen kept me alive and healthy throughout my career as a lawman since 1996, nearly half my life. I was sad when he sold his practice in Long Valley, but happy he was going to explore new things. I was thrilled to finally meet all his sons on June 12th when I unexpectedly bumped into them at the High Rail Brewing Company. He shared my passion for good beer. Doc was a community fixture here in the valley. We are broken hearted. I pray his family and friends find healing as quickly and effectively as I have at the hands of this great man.

Dr. Muenzen, was a dear friend to the owner, Mickey Singh, of Long Valley Pharmacy. Dr.Muenzen volunteered at our clinics to help vaccinate residents, senior citizens and our youth. He would say he enjoyed volunteering," that most of the time he spent trying to talk patients into getting a vaccine and here they were lining up for him. " We always enjoyed his visits, and watching patients eyes light up seeing him here was an amazing experience to watch. Dr.Muenzen always made himself available. He will be missed by his friends at Long Valley Pharmacy.

I´m so sorry to hear of this. He was a terrific doctor to so many. RIP.

Dr. Muenzen was a wonderful doctor and always provided compassionate advice and support to our family. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Dear Diane, Christopher, Gregory, Karl, and Reid,

I met Chris in 1990, when I opened my practice in Madison. I knew him to be a deeply caring, intelligent physician who always availed himself to his patients. Chris also expected the highest standard of prompt, thorough, thoughtful, and compassionate care from anyone to whom he referred his patients. For this reason, I was especially honored and grateful when he shared his patients with me. He was, in short, extraordinarily dedicated to his patients and his profession. He was the kind of physician all physician should be. As a result, his patients and colleagues had great esteem for him.

Chris and I spoke recently about his retirement and plans for Montana, and we agreed we would catch up in person when he returned to New Jersey. I am incredibly saddened that he and I won't get that chance to be together again. I am also very sad that the medical community will no longer benefit from his many wisdoms, kindnesses, and positive effects. But our losses as friends and colleagues pale in comparison to yours. For this, I am especially saddened.

Please know that you and Chris are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. If we can find solace at this time, it is that Chris's life was a life well lived...a life we admire and should emulate.

With my most sincere condolences,

John M. Dalena

Our sincere condolences to the family. We were patients of Dr. Muenzen for 25 years. He was always professional and compassionate and he will be dearly missed.

Long time family doctor especially compassionate and caring for my Mother Doris. Expressed how much he was going to be missed, wonderful diagnostic doctor! Thank you for you you have done for others! You will always be remembered in our hearts. Our deepest sympathies.

I was privileged to have worked with Dr. Muenzen for many years. Had many great laughs with him as a patient as well. Sending prayers to his family. May Chris Rest In Peace.

A tragic loss of not only a great physician, but a great human being as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with Diane and the entire Muenzen family.

~ John and Stephanie Guiliana

I missed him when he retired. I am sad that he died so young. During the 20 years that he was my primary care doctor he was always available. And he helped me a lot. God bless and be at peace Dr. Muenzen

Was our Family Dr. for as long as I can remember. He was the best, and a good Friend to All His Patients, very skilled at Diagnosing problems. Sure will be Missed, RIP Dr.

Chris gave my husband ,who was a most challenging patient,years of extra life until his death a year ago. He was a compassionate and professional MD to the rest of my family. As a nurse for close to 50 years there has never been anyone like Dr. Muenzen! God has a place for him!

I´m so sorry for the loss of Dr Muenzen, my dr for almost 15 years! He was a great person Dr. to all he crossed paths with! Rest In Peace!