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Julie M. Jones
On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Julie M. Jones of New York, New York passed away peacefully while visiting her family in Washington, DC. She is survived by her brother, Tony Pryor; her sister, Gael Boon; and her nieces and nephews, Madeleine, Rebeccca, Ben, Anthony, and Aimee. Julie was a Curator Emerita at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she worked for 38 years. She served as the head of the Department of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas at the Met-a position she held for 21 years until her retirement in 2013. Julie specialized in Precolombian art and traveled extensively around Latin America and beyond for her work. She was an avid museum-goer, a life-long scholar, and a passionate equestrian. Julie was a much loved aunt, sister, colleague, and friend to many. She will be dearly missed and remembered for her wry wit, fabulous taste, and readiness for adventure and new experiences.Julie's family will be celebrating her life in New York in September; no details are available at this time.
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Nora Kennedy
July 29, 2021
I am so sorry to hear this news. Julie was a colleague at The Met and I always will be grateful to her as someone who was thoughtful and kind-- even to junior colleagues. She will be greatly missed. My condolences to all her loved ones.
Zette Emmons
July 13, 2021
Julie was my neighbor for many years, and at some point we were out having a glass of wine and I discovered she had lived in my home town of Mill Valley CA during WWII. I managed to find a lot of details about the school she went to using the few details she remembered. Our street will miss her so much.
Michael Batista
July 4, 2021
My deepest condolences and sympathies to the Jones family. Julie was a treasured colleague during my career at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I am sorry for your loss.
Richard A. Diehl
June 30, 2021
Julie and I shared many professional experiences that all had personal aspects as well. I particularly remember a trip to Mexico in 1990 to arrange object loans for Twenty Centuries of Mexican Splendor. She taught me a great deal and I always looked forward to being with her. Condolences to her family and friends.
Alex Hunter
June 28, 2021
We walked Capitol Hill together I recall, Thanksgiving about 4 years ago. It was a lovely day and memory. My thoughts and prayers with her family.
Anna Wight
June 28, 2021
Anna Wight
June 28, 2021
Anna Wight
June 28, 2021
I am so sorry to hear that Julie has passed away. What a wonderful woman she was. I remember her as a great sport who got involved in party games and fun, and such a warm soul who was so easy to talk to. Sending love and my thoughts to all the family. She´ll be missed x
Tony Pryor
June 27, 2021
Many thanks for everyone´s thoughts and remembrances of my sweet sister Julie. We are working on a memorial service that will be COVID-respectful; please let us know here if you would wish to be invited. Tony Pryor
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