Condolences
The Washington family would like to express our condolences to Tara and family. . Mike was always such a gentleman and always had a kind word for everyone. He will be sorely missed. We will to keep the family in our prayer
My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Jones. I just saw this today and am shocked to hear of his passing. I worked at Centrastate Medical Center when he was the ER Doctor, he was always so friendly and down to earth. Kind to all who met him and a very caring Doctor. May God Bless his wife & family and give them comfort.
Our deepest condolences go out to Tara, Siobhan, and Gavin. We have such nice memories of family events together. Michael was always so gracious and kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With Love from the Emma Family
Dr. Jones life will never be the same without you! You treated my Jack with so much compassion and competence. I will never forget your kindness often going above and beyond what many doctors would. My fondest memory was the night the Auxiliaries honored him at our Holiday Gala. He didn’t want us to until Gavin was old enough to understand. He was ever so proud of his family. May God bless his beautiful family and may he rest in peace
We would like to express our condolences to the family. We were shocked to hear of his untimely death. He was always such a gentleman and always had a kind word for everyone. He will be sorely missed. We will continue to keep the family in our prayers.
Jack and Rebecca
I knew Micheal for over 30 years! Michael was an amazing human. He would give me advice on the experiences he had while I cut his hair for many years. Micheal would make sense out of whatever and make you laugh because as Mike would say “Do the best you can if it doesn’t work out it wasn’t for you “
I will be forever be grateful for the opportunity in sharing all of his monumental moments ,galas and fabulous house parties.
You lived your best life and your family will cherish you forever as all of us will that knew you
Rest peacefully Mike .
There is a time for everything, and every season for every purpose under heaven. A time to heal, a time to mourn, a time to weep and time to dance Ecclesiastes 1:1,4
Michael you will truly be missed. You were always a joy to be around, loved life and definitely loved your family more. Until we meet again keep smiling. Love The Dupree Family Baltimore, MD ~to the family we love you and are praying for you and with you ❤️
Over the past week I have sorted through many memories of my ER days, 1998-2006. I worked the night shift, so my interactions with Dr. Jones were mostly in hospital meetings, case reviews and the infamous parties-- pharmaceutical dinners and gala balls. Mike was cutting edge in his administration of the ER providers-- introducing dictation technology for chart documentation and then hiring scribes to increase efficiency. These are commonplace now, but they weren't 20 years ago. He encouraged his doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to become active in community service and hospital committees. Mike wasn't someone who necessarily gave compliments or praise; but by encouraging his staff to grow, he communicated his confidence.
Dr. Jones was all about giving someone a chance and "coming on board" to their dreams-- whether that dream was to send their child to a private school or to buy a new house. He had a contagious attitude of "of course, that's possible!". He was the hub of the ER staff during those years and created a supportive extended family that still parties and grieves together today.
Mike was one of the most authentic human beings I've known. He did not shy away from letting you know that he was "LIVING LIFE LARGE!" I am grateful for his generosity of heart-- he gave so much more than great parties and gifts. He gave of himself. Matthew 22:39, "...You shall love your neighbor as yourself"
Tara, Siobhan and Gavin, may you be comforted in knowing that your husband/dad "fought the good fight". God bless you and bring you peace.
Dr Jones could always be counted on to treat his patients with dignity and care. I worked with him for many years and he was always professional and looked for the best treatment for his patients. During the Covid crisis, he did not hesitant to take care of my husband with dignity. Dr Jones I don’t know what we will do now without you. Go in peace and love knowing you gave it your all. Your wings are waiting. Love you. Kathy and Charles Okerson
RIP Dr . Jones . You were great at what you did & because of you I learned so much in the medical field. Always smiling , dancing , joking around on down time. Such a sweet , caring , loving Dr. You will be missed. Condolences to Tara , Siobhan , Gavin & the rest of the family . Fly high with the angels Dr Jones
Dr. Jones was a great doctor. Thank you for always being there for me, my family and the community during the pandemic. He was also a faithful parishioner of St. Jospeh Church. I not only thought of him as my doctor, but as a friend and neighbor. May he rest in peace, and God bless his family. Love, the Ragosa Family
Dr. Jones was a fine physician and a good man. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family and friends.
Dr. Jones was one of the kindest human beings and so excellent in his profession. He always knew what to prescribe to make you feel better and went beyond to help you. His warmth and joyful attitude just put you at ease whenever you went to see him as a patient. He will truly be missed. A true gem of a person and physician lost way too soon. He will be missed!!
Dr. Jones was an amazing doctor. He was kind, compassionate, understanding and a good listener. He did not leave any stones unturned when it came to patient care. He was not only my doctor but a good friend. He will be terrible missed. I want to send much love and prayers to his beautiful family. May God embrace you all during this most difficult time.
Love and prayers,
Mary Costagliola and family
It was a pleasure working with you Dr. Jones. God said a job well done my good and faithful servant....RIParadise.. My condolences to the wife and kids.
Dr. Jones was a giant of a man, not only in stature but in his heart. He was full of fun, loved his family and friends, one of the kindest and generous man I have known. RIP Dr. Jones. My heartfelt condolences to Tara and family.
Dr. Jones was an enormous influence and guide in my daughter Brittani's life. My husband Jorge and I will forever be grateful for his kindness and GENUINE interest in her desire to pursue medicine. Dr Jones treated her as if she were his daughter and did not hesitate to redirect her if he felt it was needed. His ability to share his thoughts in a kind and logical way made her always know she could go to him with any question or concern.
Jorge's 97-year-old mother at the time was not feeling well and we took her to Dr. Jone's urgent care as we did not trust too many to handle her fragility. His kindness and gentle demeanor towards her was heartwarming to watch. During the consultation, he spoke of his mom and treated my mother-in-law as if she was his mom. She still speaks lovingly about the care and was so saddened to hear of his departure.
We lost a kind and gentle giant but he touched so many lives that he will live in us for many years.
Our sincerest sympathy to the family.
Jorge and Monica Campelo
It is with a heavy heart that my family and I send our condolences to Dr. Jones’ family. My family and I were extremely blessed to have met, befriended and were under the compassionate care of Dr. Jones while he was an E D physician and we were Emergency Room patients at Freehold Area Hospital (currently known as CentraState Medical Center). He was an extraordinary man, a caring person and a dedicated physician who extended himself beyond the call of duty to provide quality care to his patients-he not only took the time to make sure he dotted every “I” and crossed every “T” in order to ensure the root cause of the illness that bought his patients into the ER was properly and completely addressed, he made sure patient care extended after they were discharged by following up to make sure their after care needs were met and their health was being improved and restored-He was a rare ‘breed’ who treated his patients as if they were his family. I was in shock and deeply heartbroken when I heard of his passing- I can only imagine how his family must feel-I pray for God’s comfort, grace, mercy and spirit of peace to become constant ‘companions’ of Dr Jones’ family and close friends.
~A final note from my family & I to our dear Dr. Jones~
“Little did we know that morning that God was going to call your name-
In life we loved you dearly and in your passing we love you the same-
it grieves our heart to lose you, you see you did not go alone-
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home-
You left us with wonderful memories, your loving care is still our guide-
Even though we can not see you, we can still feel your caring spirit inside-
Thank you for being such a wonderful physician that provided compassionate care,
You were ‘one in a million’ Dr Jones, there will never be another ‘you’ anywhere-
So we thank God for the time we were given to share some ‘space and time’ with you-
We will always remember you, your smile, advise and words of encouragement too-
Even Though your family “chain” is now broken and nothing seems the same-
As God calls your family home one by one, your family chain will ‘link’ again-
From Deborah Johnson and family (Princess, Tiara, Jaz, Darrell the 3rd, Princess D Marie and Dante’)
Dr Jones was a caring and wonderful man/ doctor . Pillar for our community. He helped everyone . He will be missed . Miss his smile . Heart felt condolences to his family . He will be missed . From his friends at Walgreens . Especially Lydia
Dr. Jones was more than my boss (years ago we worked together); or my urgent care physician for myself and my family; he was someone I could call a friend.
He was funny. When I had Covid pneumonia he "scolded" me for not taking the medicine he had prescribed properly. I can still hear his voice laughing, giving me that look, and shaking his head; making fun of me for being defiant.
We would talk, and could laugh about a lot in life around our circles.
He was a great doctor.
And if I needed to hear the truth I knew I could always call him and ask him. And he would tell me.
He made time for me and my family. He went out of his way to make sure we were all taken care of, especially my mother- and father-in-law.
To Dr. Jones, his family was everything to him. My deepest condolences to Tara and the kids. He was always so proud of his kids.
I am so deeply saddened by his passing. I can't imagine the pain of his family.
He will truly be missed. And always remembered. He definitely left a mark on my heart.
R.I.P., Dr. Jones
Natalie O'Donnell
Dr. Jones was one of the greatest people I knew. I am so thankful for his friendship to my family and for looking out for me when I worked at Centrastate. He was always kind and had the best advice. My condolences to Tara and the kids.
An absolutely wonderful person. Knew him from Saint Joseph’s Church one of the most kindest people I have ever met and so loving towards his family may his soul rest in peace.