Joseph F. Urich

Joe was a wonder. He put us at ease and separated the critical form the important. He was cheerful and a great colleague. We had fun as we solved some tough problems.

Larry Bernstein, formerly of Bell Labs

Margaret and Family,

I just learned of Joe's passing today. I am sorry I did not hear the terrible sooner, as I would have very liked to have joined you today in celebrating his memory. Joe was a great person to work for. I always thought of him more as a friend and mentor than as a boss. You have Sylvia's and my deepest sympathy. Joe will be sorely missed by all of his many Bell Labs/Bellcore friends.

Margret and Family,

I just heard the news today, and feel terrible that I cannot join you in honoring Joe's memory. He was a wonderful boss, and a wonderful man. Our Tokyo trip in 1986 was one of the highlights of my career - Joe made that and so many more adventures possible.

We will miss you. You were a great friend and a wonderful guy to work with. You truly were one of the good guys. Without you Bellcore would never have been a major player in the Telecommunications industry.

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.