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9/11 victims with ties to Staten Island

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Peter Mulligan with his wife Sara at their engagement party held in Bridgewater, N.J. in September, 2000.

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Peter J. Mulligan, 27, former New Dorp resident

Peter Mulligan, 27, a former New Dorp resident, lived in Manhattan. He was employed by Cantor Fitzgerald. His office was on the 104th floor of Tower 1. The accompanying photo shows him with his wife, Sara. They were married in May 2001. His family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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John Badagliacca, 35, of Bulls Head.

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John Badagliacca, 35, government bond salesman

John Badagliacca's career was a success story. The 35-year-old Bulls Head resident began working at Cantor Fitzgerald 14 years ago in the accounting department. He climbed the corporate ladder and became a government bond salesman, and partner, working on the 104th floor of Tower 1 of the World Trade Center.

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Kenneth Van Auken, 47, of East Brunswick, N.J., formerly of Prince's Bay.

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Kenneth Van Auken, 47, was kind, nurturing

"I love you," began Mr. Van Auken, a bond broker at Cantor Fitzgerald on the 105th floor of Tower 1. "I'm in the World Trade Center. The building was hit by something. I don't know if I will get out, but I love you very much. I hope I see you later. Bye."

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Anthony Tempesta, 38, of Elizabeth, N.J., formerly of Richmond.

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Anthony Tempesta, 38, bond broker

For one little girl whose daddy was among the missing victims of the World Trade Center attack, birthdays will never be the same. Amanda Maria Tempesta's father worked as a bond broker at Cantor Fitzgerald, on the 105th floor of Tower 1. On the morning of the attacks, she spoke to her father at work. It was her seventh birthday. He wished her a happy day.

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Lisa L. Trerotola, 36, of Hazlet, N.J., formerly of Great Kills.

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Lisa Trerotola, 36, was PA administrative assistant

The night before the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, Lisa L. Spina Trerotola stayed awake until 2 a.m., lovingly putting the finishing touches on a handmade canvas bookbag for her 3-year-old daughter, Amanda.

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John P. Tierney, 27, of Bay Terrace.

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John Tierney, 27, FDNY 'probie' acted like a veteran

John Patrick Tierney was a Fire Department "probie," but he conducted himself like a veteran. His shift at Ladder Co. 9 in the Manhattan's East Village had just ended on Sept. 11 when the call came in to head to the Twin Towers. There was no room on the truck, so he sat on the lap of another firefighter as they rushed to the disaster site.

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Darryl A. Taylor, 52, of Stapleton.

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Darryl Talor, 52, General Telecom analyst

Darryl Taylor may not have made every family gathering, but when he did, he was always the hit. With his "quick wit" and "ready smile" it was always a "big thing" when Mr. Taylor was there, said his brother, Gregory. "He had everyone cracking up all night." Sadly, it was a mid-life career change full of promise that would prevent Mr. Taylor, 52, from being the happy center of attention at any more family gatherings.

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Allan Tarasiewicz, 45, of Concord.

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Allan Tarasiewicz, 45, firefighter called in from day off

Patricia Tarasiewicz was looking forward to celebrating her birthday on Sept. 12 with her husband, Allan, with a well-deserved vacation. They planned to spend the entire day together, then leave the following week to go scuba diving in Mexico and to visit her family in Las Vegas and Utah.

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Maurita Tam, 22, of New Springville.

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Maurita Tam, 22, Aon Corp. executive assistant

Gifted in language, the arts and life in general, New Springville resident Maurita Tam, 22, was on the cusp of greatness. She was a budding finance whiz who could sing like a nightingale and never tired of learning.

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John Talignani, 74, of New Dorp.

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John Talignani, 74 was a passenger on Flight 93

John Talignani, 74, of New Dorp, was a retired bartender and taxicab driver. He was a passenger aboard United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers resisted the hijackers. His family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Alexander Steinman, 32, of Silver Lake.

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Alexander Steinman, 32, broker

Friends and family agreed that Alexander Steinman brought to his career a dedication that was, as was his sense of humor, a hallmark of his personality. "He rushed home to get back," said his father, Irwin A. Steinman. "He loved his work."

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Harry Taback, 56, of Prince's Bay.

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Harry Taback, 56, risk manager at Marsh & McLennan

Harry Taback was a family man, content to spend time with his three daughters and his granddaughter. In February, the close family took a cruise near southern California and the Mexican Riviera. Another cruise was in the works for this winter.

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Edwin Zambrana Jr., 24, of Granitville.

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Edwin Zambrana Jr., 24, former Graniteville resident

Edwin Zambrana Jr., 24, of Graniteville, worked for Project Renewal, the contractor handling cleaning and recycling at the World Trade Center. He was unmarried and had no dependents. He spent much of his time caring for his mother. His family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Olabisi Layeni Yee, 38, of Mariners Harbor.

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Olabisi Layeni Yee, 38, former Mariners Harbor resident

Olabisi Layeni Yee, 38, of Mariners Harbor, was employed at International Office Centers, on the 79th floor of World Trade Center Tower 1 - the north tower. Her family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Myrna Yaskulka, 59, of West Brighton.

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Myrna Yaskulka, 59, mom of 3

An unopened wedding anniversary card sits on Jay Yaskulka's table. The Port Richmond resident's mother, Myrna Yaskulka, was among those who perished in the World Trade Center disaster. She was an executive secretary for Fred Alger Management, an investment company on the 93rd floor of 1 World Trade Center. Jay last spoke to his mother the night before the attack. The card arrived two days later.

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Patrick Woods, 36, of Dongan Hills.

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Patrick Woods, 36, was installing cubicles in Tower 2

Three brothers so close they did everything together became one less Sept. 11 when Staten Islander Patrick Woods, the oldest of the trio, lost his life after the World Trade Center disaster.

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Mark Whitford, 31, of Washingtonville, N.J., formerly of Tottenville.

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Mark Whitford, 31, firefighter, wrestling champ

Firefighter Mark Whitford, 31, called his wife before going into the burning South Tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. A chauffeur for Manhattan's Engine Co. 23, it was his duty to remain with the truck. But his wife knew he would not stay outside. "I knew he had to do what he was going to do to help people," said his wife, Renee.

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Kenneth White, 51, of Pleasant Plains.

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Kenneth White, 50, Cantor Fitzgerald telephone technician

On the Thursday before Sept. 11, Kenneth White and his wife relaxed in their sailboat, named "We Agreed," and admired the city's beautiful skyline. It was a crystal-clear night, and the boat rocked in the harbor's gentle waves as the Richmond Valley couple took it all in.

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Jeffrey P. Walz, 37, of Tuckahoe, N.Y., formerly of Huguenot.

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Jeffrey Walz, 37, firefighter, in Tower 1 when it collapsed

"Jeff was such a special person. He was my best friend and partner. He always put a smile on my face when I saw him with our son, Bradley. He cherished those moments and kept them in his heart. I've never known anyone like him," 37-year-old Jeffrey Patrick Walz's wife, Rani Walz, said of her husband. "The only way to describe Jeff is to say he was the most caring, gentle, kind and patient person ever to enter my life. He will forever be in our hearts," Mrs. Walz added.

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Barbara Walsh, 59, of Huguenot.

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Barbara Walsh, 59, administrative assistant

It was all about family for Barbara Walsh. From making Sunday dinner for a house full of relatives and friends to fawning over her daughters' Labrador retrievers, Mrs. Walsh couldn't do enough for the people closest to her. "She was always very helpful and caring," said her daughter, Jennifer Landstrom. "She'd do anything for anybody."

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Joseph Visciano, 22, of Great Kills.

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Joseph Visciano, 22, was budding stock trader

When Joseph Gerard Visciano graduated from Boston College, magna cum laude, he had a job waiting for him. Within a month of graduation, while many of his classmates were still unemployed, he was training to be a stock trader at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, a securities brokerage house on the 89th floor of 2 World Trade Center.

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Jennifer Lynn Tzemis, 26, of Great Kills.

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Jennifer Lynn Tzemis, 26, certified financial analyst

Jennifer Lynn Tzemis, 26, of Great Kills, worked as a certified financial analyst at Fred Alger Management on the 93rd floor of Tower 1. Her family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Jeffrey Stark, 30, of Great Kills.

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Jeffrey Stark, 30, firefighter, 5 in his unit didn't return

Five firefighters from Engine Co. 230 would not return, including Mr. Stark. Like all who are missing, the 30-year-old Great Kills resident had plans and aspirations that will go unfulfilled. For Mr. Stark, those plans included marriage to Katharine Suarez, whom he had been dating for the last five years.

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Stephen Siller, 34, West Brighton.

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Stephen Siller, 34, devoted husband, father

On Sept. 11 Stephen Siller was driving to meet his three older brothers at the Glenwood Country Club Golf Course in New Jersey, so the "perfect foursome" could play a round of golf. A fire buff even before he joined the Fire Department, the West Brighton native was listening to his scanner when news of the World Trade Center disaster came across. He called his wife, Sally, telling her to let his brothers know he would meet them later; he was going to get his gear and join his company, Squad 1.

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Paul Simon, 54, of Huguenot.

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Paul Simon, 54, former Huguenot resident

Paul Simon, 54, of Huguenot, was employed by Marsh & McLennan. His family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Robert J. Shay Jr., 27, of Great Kills.

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Robert Shay, 27, loving spouse

Robert J. Shay Jr. and Dawn Turkus met at the Staten Island St. Patrick's Parade in 1995. They married three years later, brought two boys into the world and were anxiously awaiting the arrival of the third. That was before Sept. 11.

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Thomas Sgroi, 45, of New Springville.

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Thomas Sgroi, 45, an information technology executive

Thomas Sgroi, 45, of New Springville, was a vice president for technology and information services for Marsh & McLennan, on the 95th floor of Tower 1. He was the father of two sons. His family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Adele Sessa, 36, of Annadale.

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Adele Sessa, 36, sales associate

Adele Sessa, 36, of Annadale, was a sales associate at Cantor Fitzgerald on the 104th fl. Tower 1 - the north tower. Her family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Adriane Scibetta, 31, of Annadale.

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Adriane Scibetta, 31, Cantor Fitzgerald accountant

Adriane Scibetta was supposed to be on vacation on Sept. 11. The Cantor Fitzgerald accountant had taken a week off beginning Sept. 5, and wasn't scheduled to return until Sept. 12. But the 31-year-old Annadale resident decided to go back to work a day early, so she could have Halloween off, to spend with her two young children. She had spent four days of her vacation at home with the children.

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Angela Scheinberg, 46, of Todt Hill.

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Angela Scheinberg, 46, manager at Empire Blue Cross

On the morning of Sept. 11, Angela Susan Scheinberg rode the express bus into Manhattan with her daughter, a student at Pace University. The two had planned to stop for breakfast, but at the last minute decided to part ways around 8:40 a.m., thinking nothing of it.

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John Schardt, 34, of Annadale.

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John Schardt, 34, firefighter, happy to respond to disaster

The last person to see Firefighter John A. Schardt alive said he was smiling as he made his way to Tower 2 of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. The chauffeur who drove the truck for Engine Co. 201, Brooklyn, told Mr. Schardt's wife, Jeanette, that he seemed happy to be doing his job. "Was he scared?" she remembers asking. "No, he wasn't. He was thrilled," was the response.

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Michael Stabile, 50, of Annadale.

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Michael Stabile, 50, currency broker loved sports

Michael Stabile never liked working in the immense tower. The fact that it swayed, and the possibility of a terrorist attack, were always in the back of his mind, his wife said. He called her later, and Mrs. Stabile could hear sirens in the background. The second plane had not yet hit and the idea of a another strike was still inconceivable. "Let me get the hell out of here. I hate this building," he said, according to his wife.

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Anthony Starita, 35, of Westfield, N.J., formerly of Annadale.

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Anthony Starita, 35, partner at Cantor Fitzgerald

Neighbors pass by Anthony Starita's home almost every day now to speak with his wife. Some didn't even know Mr. Starita, but they remember seeing him -- a business executive who relished spending his free time working around his house, in his garden and playing with his children on the front lawn. It's an image his wife, Diane, also holds dear now.

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Frank J. Spinelli Jr., 44, of Short Hills, N.J., formerly of New Dorp.

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Frank Spinelli, 44, broker, dedicated to his family

Frank J. Spinelli Jr. was at work in his office on the 103rd floor of Tower 1 on the day of the World Trade Center attack. He left a message on the answering machine at home, saying that a plane had hit the building, he was fine, they were trying to get out, "I love you. I'll see you later."

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Thomas Sparacio, 35, of West Brighton.

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Thomas Sparacio, 35, Euro Brokers currency trader

Thomas Sparacio was passionate about doing everything perfectly. A dedicated hobbyist, the 35-year-old from West Brighton spent his free time carefully tending his garden, shopping for antiques and running to yard sales to collect old books.

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Rosemary Smith, 61, of Travis.

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Rosemary Smith, 61, planned to open candy business

At age 61, Rosemary Smith of Travis had plans to pursue her love of making chocolate. Back in the late 1980s, Ms. Smith had on the spur of the moment taken an interest in chocolate making. Her skills became so good that family members and friends began to request her chocolates for holidays, parties and special events like weddings. Her plan was to begin a business of her own, but that was before Sept. 11.

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Marianne Simone, 62, of Great Kills.

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Marianne Simone, 62, was communications specialist

Things were looking up for Marianne Simone, a 62-year-old Great Kills grandmother. She had just returned to work from a disability, her job was secure, she was planning to retire in two years, and she was in the process of selling her home and moving to Manalapan, N.J., to be closer to her family. Two weeks before Sept. 11, Mrs. Simone returned to work in Tower 1 of the World Trade Center -- where she was as a communications specialist for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 104th floor -- after being out for a month with a foot ailment.

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John A. Santore, 49, of West Brighton.

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John Santore, 49, helped build Noble Museum home

It seemed everyone in West Brighton knew John A. Santore as a figure larger than life. Problem-solver, husband, father, decorated firefighter and the founder of a group that built a home for the John A. Noble Maritime Museum at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Livingston, Mr. Santore lived life with an insatiable passion. But on Tuesday, the 49-year-old father of two was among eight comrades from Ladder Co. 5 in Greenwich Village who lost their lives in the World Trade Center terrorist attack.

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Thomas Sabella, 44, of Willowbrook.

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Thomas Sabella, 44, FDNY hero wanted only to give

It comes as no surprise to the people who knew him best that Thomas Sabella carried in his wallet the famed speech by Teddy Roosevelt titled "The Man in the Arena." In it, the president lauds the man who "strives valuably . . . who knows great enthusiasm, great devotion and spends himself on a worthy cause." On Sept. 11, the speech -- tucked in his wallet as always -- disappeared with the 44-year-old firefighter, who was making his second rescue trip up the stairwell of Tower I when the structure collapsed. It was a worthy cause indeed.

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Karen Renda, 52, of New Springville.

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Karen Renda, 52, American Express Travel agent

She could listen to problems, give advice, show compassion, help with homework, catch on to new technology, light up a room with her smile, and had all the attributes of a devoted wife and mother.

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Joseph Reina Jr., 32, of Eltingville.

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Joseph Reina, 32, operations manager at Cantor Fitzgerald

On Sept. 11, Joseph Reina Jr. gave his half-awake wife, Lisa Reina, then nine months' pregnant, a smooch and then kissed her stomach. It was the same morning routine for almost two years of marriage. But those kisses were the last they shared.

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Michelle Reed, 26, of New Jersey, formerly of Dongan Hills.

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Michelle Reed, 26, was employed by Aon Corp

Michelle Reed, 26, a former Staten Islander, was a resident of Ringoes, N.J. she was employed by Aon Corp. Her family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Peter F. Raimondi, 46, of Annadale.

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Peter Raimondi, 46, executive for Carr Futures was inspiration

Whether at work or home, Peter Frank Raimondi was a man to whom people turned for advice and guidance. A homemade sign on the refrigerator reads, "It doesn't really matter," as a reminder not to let trivial matters become too important. At the same time, he was never too busy to help anyone, however large or small their problem was.

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Laura Marie Ragonese-Snik, 41, of Mount Bethel, Pa., formerly of Staten Island.

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Laura Marie Ragonese-Snik, 41, special-risk insurance specialist

Laura Marie Ragonese-Snik, 41, a former Staten Islander, was a resident of Bangor, Pennsylvania. She was employed as a special-risk insurance specialist by Aon Corp. Her family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Eugene J. Raggio, 55, of New Dorp.

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Eugene Raggio, 55, Port Authority supervisor

Eugene J. Raggio was nicknamed the "Good Samaritan of the Port" because of his great concern for the homeless. He often bought a meal or a cup of coffee for the needy in the vicinity of the World Trade Center, said his sister, Teresa Mannino. Mr. Raggio was known for his "great sense of humor and dependability," she added.

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Leonard Ragaglia, 36, of Westerleigh.

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Leonard J. Ragaglia, 36, FDNY, pushed others to do their best

Those who knew Westerleigh native Leonard "Lenny" Ragaglia, 36, describe him as a natural leader. Tall and muscular, with a contagious sense of humor and a fiercely competitive streak, he was often the first to tackle the job when he and other firefighters faced a particularly difficult task.

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Michael Quilty, 42, of Castleton Corners.

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Michael Quilty, 42, FDNY hero

Michael Quilty, 42, a member of Ladder Co. 11, Manhattan, was directing other firefighters on Sept. 11, after Tower 1 was hit by the hijacked airplane. While it is not known which tower he was in, his company's truck was seen outside Tower 1.

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Joseph Sacerdote, 48, of Freehold, N.J., formerly of Eltingville.

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Joseph Sacerdote, 48, former Staten Islander

Joseph Sacerdote, 48, a former Staten Islander, was a resident of Freehold, N.J. He was employed by Cantor Fitzgerald. His family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Nicholas Rossomando, 35, of Westerleigh.

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Nicholas Rossomando, 35, firefighter, home renovator

In November 1999, Nicholas Rossomando began two strong and lasting relationships; he went on his first date with Tammi D'Antoni the night before he began his assignment at Rescue Co. 5 in Concord. "I could never have wished for a more loving man to come into my life, as well as my son's," Miss D'Antoni said.

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Lloyd D. Rosenberg, 31, of Morganville, N.J., formerly of Elm Park.

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Lloyd Rosenberg, 31, junk bond dealer

When Lloyd Daniel Rosenberg made his usual morning call to his wife of nine years at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 11, he was debating whether to get her opening season tickets to the Knicks vs. Wizards basketball game (in which, he hoped, her favorite player, Michael Jordan, would make a comeback), or a watch. He was known for his generous nature when it came to buying presents for no particular reason.

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Keith Roma, 27, of Richmond.

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Keith Roma, 27, fire patrolman

At 8 a.m. on Sept. 11, Keith Roma began his shift as a fire patrolman with Fire Patrol 2 in Greenwich Village. In less than an hour, the beauty of a warm and sunny day would be forever shattered; Mr. Roma's unit was dispatched right after the first of two hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade Center.

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Anthony Rodriguez, 36, of Meiers Corners.

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Anthony Rodriguez, 36, firefighter for just 6 months

Anthony Rodriguez's sixth child came into the world on Sept. 14. In the weeks leading up to her birth, the anxious father carefully planned the design of the nursery, and showed off his handiwork to everyone once it was completed. When she was born, the doctors called her "Hope," but the family held off on naming her, waiting for Mr. Rodriguez to come home. He never did, and the little girl was named Morgan Antonette — the name her father wanted.

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Patricia Puma, 33, of Great Kills.

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Patricia Puma, 33, mom of 3 called home 4 times after crash

On the morning of Sept. 11, Patricia Puma spoke to her husband, Kevin, four times before she joined the ranks of the missing in the World Trade Center calamity. Mr. Puma, who works a 4 p.m.-to-midnight shift, had just returned from dropping the couple's two oldest children off at school when his wife frantically called to say that a fireball had come up the elevator shaft and a wall had come down. Within minutes, Mrs. Puma would learn that the flames had exploded from the first of two planes that slammed into the Twin Towers.

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Danny Pesce, 34, of Eltingville.

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Danny Pesce, 34, manager at Cantor Fitzgerald

Danny Pesce doted on his niece and nephew, spent weekends with his parents, was passionate about cars and loved a good cigar. Now, his family is left with memories of the man who always put others ahead of himself. The 34-year-old Cantor Fitzgerald employee is among the victims of the World Trade Center attack.

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Glenn C. Perry, 41, of Monroe, N.Y., formerly of Eltingville and Sunnyside.

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Glenn Perry, 41, FDNY lieutenant followed in father's footsteps

If you happened to take the Staten Island Railway up from the South Shore in the late 1980s, you might have seen a man running up and down the stairs at the Eltingville station with a heavy oxygen canister on his back. Glenn C. Perry wasn't crazy. But the former Island resident was determined to score high on the Fire Department's physical exam.

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Carl Peralta, 37, of Greenridge.

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Carl Peralta, 37, traveled country to indulge love of golf

There is little doubt that golf was Carl Peralta's passion. He traveled across the country to compete, from Florida to Hawaii to North Carolina to right here in his own backyard at the South Shore Country Club. But on Sept. 10, it was his love of family that gave the 37-year-old stockbroker and his mother, Cielita, a few precious hours of quality time the two normally wouldn't have had.

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Cira Marie Patti, 40, of New Springville.

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Cira Patti, 40, trader's assistant enjoyed being with her family

Every Sunday, Cira Marie Patti made dinner for her family. In between football games and fighting over the supremacy of the Giants versus the Jets, they would eat. "She made the best sauce in the whole family," said her brother, Michael Patti. "She was the person who did the cooking on all the holidays and on Sundays." While she cooked, Ms. Patti, an avid fan of the Giants and the Yankees, would try to convince her brother and father to switch their allegiance.

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Salvatore T. Papasso of Annadale.

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Salvatore Papasso, 34, worked as state tax investigator

In the end, Salvatore T. (Sal) Papasso's selflessness may have cost him his own life. His family believes he was helping other people evacuate Tower 2 of the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11, after a hijacked airplane slammed into the building and it collapsed. Mr. Papasso, 34, was confirmed dead Wednesday.

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Paul Pansini, 35, of Tottenville.

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Paul Pansini, 34, firefighter

Eleven years in the same firehouse made Paul Pansini a senior man at the young age of 34. He was also the kind of guy who would do anything for anyone. So when Midtown's Engine Co. 26 called for an extra man on Sept. 11, he volunteered. But when he arrived there, he didn't even have time to sign in, because the company was responding to the fire caused by the attack on the World Trade Center.

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Alan Palumbo, 42, of Richmond Town.

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Alan Palumbo, 42, worked his way up brokerage business

After a dip in his pool or taking a sauna in his basement, Alan N. Palumbo would often sit in the backyard of his Richmond home and indulge in its peace and tranquillity. A moment of silence would pass, and then he'd remark to whomever was around: "Look at this place. I love it. This is what it's all about."

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Jeffrey Palazzo, 33, of New Dorp.

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Jeffrey Palazzo, 33, FDNY firefighter, member of Rescue 5

Jeffrey Palazzo was first assigned to Ladder Co. 109 in Brooklyn, and spent about five years there. He then joined Staten Island's elite Rescue 5 squad in Concord, where he had been stationed for the last 18 months. He was one of 11 members of Rescue Co. 5 who were lost in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.

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Edward Pullis, 34, of Hazlet, N.J., formerly of Willowbrook.

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Edward Pullis, 34, father of 3

Edward Pullis, 34, usually slipped off quietly to work without waking his sleeping wife, but Sept. 11 was a special day -- her 33rd birthday. "He woke me up at 6:30 a.m., and said, 'Happy Birthday. I love you,' " Melissa Pullis said, remembering the last time she saw her husband. "I said, 'Thank you. Be careful,' like I always used to say." The couple's planned celebratory dinner never happened.

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Wanda I. Prince, 30, of Annadale.

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Wanda Prince, 30, was always a perfectionist

Wanda I. Prince wasn't afraid to try anything. Whether it was scuba diving in Hawaii, salsa dancing in Puerto Rico or golfing near her Annadale home, Mrs. Prince was known to master any task. The 30-year-old was particularly diligent about being a foreign trader with Fiduciary Trust Company International, where she worked on the 94th Floor of the World Trade Center, Tower 2. For the past five years, she showed up for work at 7:30 each morning, and often didn't leave until after 6 p.m.

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Susan Pinto, 45, of New Springville.

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Susan Ancona Pinto, 44, VP for Cantor Fitzgerald's e-Speed

Susan Ancona Pinto wanted to leave work early on the day the World Trade Center was attacked. It was the day her 14-year-old son, Nicholas, was to play in his first football game of the season for St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School, and Mrs. Pinto wanted to make sure she got to the game on time.

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Nicholas P. Pietrunti, 38, of Middletown, N.J., formerly of New Brighton.

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Nicholas Pietrunti, 38, loved sports

Nicholas P. Pietrunti, 38, of Middletown, N.J., was at his job as a data entry clerk for Cantor Fitzgerald in Tower 1 of the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11. He had been working for the firm since February 2000. Before joining Cantor Fitzgerald, Mr. Pietrunti worked for 16 years in the computer department of Noonan, Astley & Pearce, Manhattan.

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Philip S. Petti, 43, of Midland Beach.

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Philip Petti, 43, 'amazing man of honor, compassion and love'

Philip S. Petti joined the New York Fire Department in 1984. He was first assigned to Ladder 9 in Manhattan. After several years, he transferred toLadder 85 in Westerleigh, before being assigned to Ladder 148 in Brooklyn, where he was promoted to lieutenant. He was recently assigned to Ladder 12. "He was an amazing man of honor, compassion and love," said his wife, the former Eileen R. Alford. "Phil is now a guardian angel to all who need him since Sept. 11, 2001."

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Mark Petrocelli, 29, of Great Kills.

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Mark Petrocelli, 29, had just received a promotion

Instead of having breakfast with his wife Nicole, as he normally did, Mark Petrocelli left the house an hour earlier than usual on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, to head off to his first meeting in his new position on the 92nd floor of Tower 1. His wife asked why he was leaving so early, and he replied, "I'd rather be 20 minutes early than 20 minutes late. I want to make a good impression."

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Pablo Ortiz.

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Pablo Ortiz, 49, PA superintendant of construction

Pablo Ortiz, 49, of Rossville, was superintendent of construction for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. His family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Joseph Ogren, 30, of Silver Lake.

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Joseph Ogren, 30, firefighter, followed in father's footsteps

When he graduated from St. John's University, Joseph (Jay) Ogren began working in the Manhattan district attorney's office. He liked the work, but the 9-to-5 routine wasn't for him. So Mr. Ogren followed in the footsteps of his father, Robert, and twin brother, Lance, and entered the Fire Academy. Fighting fires was in his blood. For the last several months, the firefighter twins were studying for the upcoming lieutenant's test together. And when Lance takes that test, he knows his brother will be watching over him.

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Brian Nunez, 29, of Willowbrook.

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Brian Nunez, 29, Cantor Fitzgerald office manager

Put Brian Nunez in a room full of strangers and he was bound to walk out friends with someone. "He was the type of person who could meet someone on the bus. He just had that level of confidence," said his brother, Neal Green. The 29-year-old's ability to mix and mingle is the quality Brian Nunez's family misses most about him. The upbeat, funny Willowbrook man was one of about 2,800 people killed at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.

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Troy Nilsen, 33, of Port Richmond.

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Troy Nilsen, 33, Cantor Fitzgerald engineer

Troy Edward Nilsen went to the gym early in the morning before work to give himself extra time with his family in the evenings. So on Sept. 11, his wife wasn't even sure if he was at his desk on the 103rd floor of Tower 1 when the first plane hit. When she didn't hear from him, she knew he was there. But as Jennifer Nilsen posted fliers of her husband at Pier 94, she clung to the hope that he was not in the building.

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Richard Myhre, 37, of New Springville.

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Richard Myhre, 37, lived his life for his family

Richard Myhre was the kind of man who measured his own happiness by the happiness of his family. His family, by all accounts, was the most important piece of his 37-year-old life. In fact, the prospect of having more time to spend with his wife, the former Gail Schuttler, and their 2½-year-old son, Jonathan, was one of the main reasons he took a job in the operations department of Cantor Fitzgerald less than one year ago.

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Mario Nardone, 32, of Tottenville.

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Mario Nardone, 32, bond broker, planned to share success

Mario Nardone Jr. had taken stock of the success he had earned as a bond broker: He told his mother that in seven years he planned to rent a villa for a month in Tuscany, Italy, and take the whole family there. After the vacation, he said, he would begin doing charitable work because he wanted to "make sure that people are helped." But the unassuming, generous 32-year-old was already sharing his success and love of life with others, his family said.

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Christopher Mozzillo, 27, of Oakwood.

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Christopher Mozzillo, 27, FDNY, fearlessness characterized life

Christopher Michael Mozzillo wasn't afraid of much. When scuba diving, he would sit on the bow of a sunken ship and feed the sharks that swam by him at the bottom of the ocean. Within hours of learning how to ski, he was testing the most challenging slopes. "He wasn't afraid of anything," said the 27-year-old's sister, Pamela Mozzillo. "He was fearless. He tried getting me on a black diamond slope only two hours after we first learned to ski. Of course, he skied down the mountain; I walked." It was that fearlessness that made him a perfect candidate for the Fire Department. And it was that fearlessness that led him into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.

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Kristen Montanaro, 34, of Rosebank.

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Kristen Montanaro, 34, was facilities administrator at firm

Dare Kristen Montanaro to dye her hair and she'd have the bottle in hand. Travel? There were no geographic boundaries for the adventurous 34-year-old from Rosebank. Last September, she romped around Madrid with her two sisters -- one her identical twin -- and a few friends. This October, Ms. Montanaro had planned to absorb the excitement of Las Vegas. But Sept. 11 put an end to her plans and dreams.

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Carl Molinaro, 31, of Tottenville.

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Carl Molinaro, 32, firefighter, football fan

Thomas Eugene Molinaro was only 23 days old when his father, Firefighter Carl Eugene Molinaro of Tottenville, was buried underneath the rubble of Tower 1 of the World Trade Center. Although the time between Thomas' birth and his father's death was brief, they shared some tender moments, which were captured on videotape by Donna Molinaro, Mr. Molinaro's wife and Thomas' mother.

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Steven John Olson, 38, of Great Kills.

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Steven Olson, 38, FDNY, lovingly balanced job, family

At work, Steven J. Olson's locker was covered with pictures of his daughters. At home, the names of the guys in his firehouse were like familiar family names.Just back from vacation, the Great Kills resident was starting his tour at Manhattan's Ladder Co. 3 on Sept. 11 when the call came in for the World Trade Center. "I gotta run," he told his wife on the phone. She told him she loved him and to be careful; he said he loved her. Now, he is among the thousands who perished.

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Jeffrey Olsen, 31, of Great Kills.

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Jeffrey Olsen, 31, firefighter wanted to make a difference

Jeffrey Olsen took the Fire Department test when he was 18. It took 10 years, but he finally got the call he was waiting for, the call he began to believe might never come. Mr. Olsen was meant to be a firefighter and as soon as he knew he was in, he began counting down the days until his first day. He was working at St. Vincent's Medical Center, West Brighton, at the time and everyone in the hospital counted along with him. "He loved the Fire Department," said his mother, Carol Olsen. "He worked so hard at his goal in life, which was to make a difference."

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Eric Olsen, 41, of Eltingville.

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Eric Olsen, 41, firefighter loved to collect classic cars

Firefighter Eric Taube Olsen was the kind of good-natured person who created harmony around him by accepting people as they are. "In the firehouse, he always brought the guys together. He was able to coalesce the group into a team," said his father, Taube Olsen.

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Edward Oliver, 31, of Jackson, N.J., formerly of Prince's Bay.

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Edward Oliver, 31, broker, was star golfer for Tottenville

On the morning of Sept. 11, Edward K. Oliver slipped into the dark nursery of his home in Jackson, N.J., and kissed his wife goodbye. He had a morning meeting, so he left at 6:15 a.m., an hour earlier than usual. "He told me he loved me and to have a good day and then he walked out," said his wife, the former Sheryl Budke. He is now among those who perished as a result of the World Trade Center attack.

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Linda Oliva, 44, of Sunnyside.

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Linda Oliva, 44, worked with Carr Futures

Linda Oliva, 44, of Sunnyside, was employed by Carr Futures. Her office was on the 92nd floor of 1 World Trade Center, the north tower. Her family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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William O'Keefe, 48, of Eltingville.

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William O'Keefe, 48, runner, newly promoted fire captain

The little things mattered most to William S. O'Keefe. Running at sunup along the beach at Sea Isle City on the Jersey Shore with his daughters, Tara and Kaitlin. Working out a folk or rock tune on his acoustic guitar. Doting on his two beagles, Lucy and Desi. Promoted to captain in the city Fire Department in May, the 48-year-old Eltingville resident lost his life responding to the World Trade Center terrorist attack on Sept. 11.

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Louis Jr. Modafferi, 45, of Great Kills.

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Louis Modafferi, 45, fire captain was a candidate for FDNY chief

As a man who was once a waiter, a chimney sweep and a mechanic, Louis J. Modafferi knew what working for a living was all about. But being a firefighter wasn't just a job for the Fire Department's Rescue Co. 5 captain; it was a way of life. He was courageous, organized, quick on his feet and he put others first. Weekends were spent with his children; he shoveled snow from his neighbors' driveways without being asked and, in the end, he volunteered his life to save countless others.

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James P. Ladley, 41, of Colts Neck, N.J., formerly of Mariners Harbor.

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James Ladley, 41, star athlete, Cantor Fitzgerald bond broker

James Patrick Ladley loved the excitement and pressure of the business world as much as he enjoyed the high-energy life of being a New Yorker -- taking in concerts and shows, dining at restaurants, and attending games as a die-hard Yankee and Ranger fan. But the 41-year-old partner and corporate bond broker at Cantor Fitzgerald was also content in the relative quiet of his home in Colts Neck, N.J., spending time with his wife and two children.

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Stephanie McKenna, 45, of Dongan Hills.

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Stephanie McKenna, 45, worked in accounting department

Through the pages of the science fiction novels she readily consumed, Stephanie M. McKenna vicariously traveled the universe. But her son, Brian, was her world. Ms. McKenna went to work on the morning of Sept. 11 hoping to purchase tickets to an upcoming New York Knicks basketball game for her 11-year-old boy. Never much of an athlete, she quickly took to the sport when her son began playing, tracking statistics with him and even trying her hand at a little one-on-one.

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Scott McGovern, 35, of Wycoff, N.J., formerly of Tottenville.

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Scott McGovern, 35, remembered as an altruist

When the first plane hit Tower One of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, Scott McGovern called his wife, mother and sister from his 84th floor office at Euro Brokers in 2 World Trade Center. When his sister, Tara Bayer, received his message, she returned the call. "He wanted us to know that he was all right, but he was worried because he had just left working for Cantor Fitzgerald, and he could see their offices on fire. He was really distressed, and his next plan was to call over there, but we know he couldn't have gotten through. The next plane hit about two minutes later."

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William E. McGinn, 43, of Riverdale, formerly of New Dorp.

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Lt. William McGinn, 43, devoted father and husband

Lt. William "Billy" Edward McGinn of Riverdale, a former Staten Islander, was a devoted husband and father. As a member of the New York City Fire Department's Squad 18 based in Manhattan, he was among the first units to arrive at the scene of the World Trade Center disaster. As part of the day crew, Lt. McGinn had expected to be fully engaged in a day-long training drill on tanker explosions at the Fire Academy on Randall's Island. Instead, Squad 18 was one of the first units from Lower Manhattan to arrive at the scene of the plane crash.

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John McAvoy, 48, of Richmond.

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John McAvoy, 47, loved being fireman

When the Bette Midler recording of "The Wind Beneath My Wings" was released, Phyllis McAvoy gave a copy to her son, John. "He was my hero long before this," said his mother. "Now everyone knows he's a hero." The gift became even more poignant when Ms. Midler sang the song Sunday at the memorial at Yankee Stadium for the victims of the World Trade Center attack. Mr. McAvoy was a firefighter with Ladder Co. 3 in Greenwich Village. According to his brother, Michael, his unit last called in when they were on the 31st floor of Tower 1. He is among the thousands who perished at the Trade Center site.

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Charles J. Mauro, 38, of New Dorp.

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Charles J. Mauro, 38, restaurant purchasing director

Charles J. Mauro, 38, who lived in New Dorp, was at his job as a purchasing director for the Windows on the World restaurant when the World Trade Center tower was struck by a hijacked airliner. His wife, Barbara Mauro, saw the smoke from the explosion from her job at nearby 1 Chase Plaza, and called her husband, who told her, "I'm looking for my people. Call my parents. I'll be OK."

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Charles A. Jr. Mauro, 65, of Eltingville.

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Charles A. Mauro Jr., 65, worked at Trade Center for 8 weeks

Charles A. Mauro Jr. had just started working as a senior client specialist for Aon Corp. eight weeks ago. The Eltingville resident was 65 years old — a time when most people start looking toward retirement. According to his wife, the former Dorothy Chiappone, Mr. Mauro wanted to stay busy and "not get stuck moping around the house," so when his previous employer relocated, he decided to take a job on the 92nd floor of Tower 2 at the World Trade Center.

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Walter Matuza, 39, of Great Kills.

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Walter Matuza Jr., 39, analyst, devoted to his children

Walter A. Matuza Jr., 39, of Great Kills, will be greatly missed by his family, especially his children and his nephews and nieces. "He taught them how to fish, to golf. He took them camping," said his wife, the former Denise DePalma. "All his free time, he taught them how to do everything." Mr. Matuza was a telecommunications analyst at Carr Futures, a French brokerage firm on the 92nd floor of 1 World Trade Center, the north tower. Police confirmed his death yesterday.

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Robert Mattson, 54, of Green Pond, N.J., formerly of West Brighton.

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Robert Mattson, 54, decorated veteran was 30-year employee of Fiduciary Trust

Robert D. Mattson, 54, of Green Pond, N.J., a native Staten Islander and a Fiduciary Trust executive, remains among the thousands missing in the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Mr. Mattson was a member of the executive committee and a senior executive in the trust department of Fiduciary Trust on the 94th floor in Tower 2. "He was highly regarded for his 30-year loyal service," said his brother, William.

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Richard Miuccio, 55, of South Beach.

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Richard Miuccio, 55, supervisor with devout faith in God

Richard Miuccio never asked for much and he'd give you the cross off his neck. When his truck broke down, he walked wherever he had to go so as to not put anyone out for a ride. When he woke at daybreak, he wanted nothing more than a cup of coffee, the Holy Bible and his wife by his side. And when a loved one needed guidance, Mr. Miuccio removed the cross he wore around his neck and offered it as a gift.

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Paul T. Mitchell, 46, of Annadale.

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Paul Mitchell, 46, fire lieutenant affectionately called 'Big Daddy'

The firefighters at Ladder Co. 110 looked up to "Big Daddy," and it wasn't only because of his towering physique. Lt. Paul Mitchell was also a respected leader, a strong man with a caring and generous spirit. He took probies under his wing, offering tips on safety and preparedness. And he gave guidance to all who asked, dispensing counsel on everything from golfing to how to get grants to pay for a kid's education. Everybody relied on "Big Daddy."

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Louis J. Minervino, 54, of Middletown, N.J., formerly of Rosebank.

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Louis Minervino, 54, accountant

Sept. 11 began as a typical day for Louis J. Minervino. He kissed his wife, Barbara, before he left his Middletown, N.J., home at 6:15 a.m. to get to his job at Marsh USA Inc. at 1 World Trade Center. As was their ritual, the Rosebank native called his wife from his office on the 98th floor at 8:45 a.m. She was usually only half-awake when he left, and this was their chance to say good morning to each other. "We had some idle chit-chat," said Mrs. Minervino. "Then he said, 'I have to go. I have a meeting at 9 a.m.' " They both said, "I love you," and hung up.

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Benjamin (Benny) Millman, 40, of New Springville.

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Benjamin Millman, 40, a carpenter

Benjamin 'Benny' Millman, 40, of New Springville, was a carpenter with Local 608 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. He was working at Aon Corp. in 2 World Trade Center, the south tower, On September 11, 2001. His family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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William E. Micciulli, 30, of Old Bridge, N.J., formerly of Great Kills.

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William Micciulli, 30, trader, wed to high school sweetheart

The last time William E. (Bill) Micciulli spoke to his wife and high school sweetheart, Colleen, the couple was making plans for a football party they were to host at their home. Mr. Micciulli, who left for his job at Cantor Fitzgerald in the World Trade Center at 5:30 a.m. every day, was already wrapped up in his work by 8 on the morning of Sept. 11. At the end of their conversation, he said he was busy and had to go.

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Timothy McSweeney, 37, FDNY, followed father's lead

At 6'3," Timothy "Timmy" Patrick McSweeney was known as "The Big Guy" or "Gentle Giant," and his heart was as big as his stature. His kindness and gentleness were always felt by his wife and children, and he was a loving big brother to his three younger sisters, who always sought him out for advice. Mr. McSweeney carried these roles with him to Ladder Co. 3 in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, where he spent his entire Fire Department career. He was on his regular tour when two hijacked jetliners crashed into the towers of the World Trade Center. Twelve men from his company are missing. From radio contacts, they were believed to have been helping burn victims in Tower 1.

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Michael Massaroli, 38, of Eltingville.

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Michael Massaroli, 38, vice president at Cantor Fitzgerald

On the night before the mighty towers of the World Trade Center were felled, Diane Massaroli had a restless sleep and awoke suddenly to look over at her husband, Michael, lying peacefully beside her. Dismissing this as something Michael would deem silly, she went back to sleep. Mr. Massaroli, a 38-year-old vice president of operations for Cantor Fitzgerald, would join the ranks of the missing the next day.

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Linda Luzzicone, 33, of Annadale.

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Linda Luzzicone, 33, broker, left dad message of goodbye

For Ralph Luzzicone, whose daughter, Linda, is among the missing victims of the World Trade Center attack, one thing gives him comfort. It's what he holds onto. "She was dating someone who sat just feet from her. I know they were together. They cared about each other deeply. This really helps," he said. In fact, Luzzicone recently met the young man's father, who is from Canada, and the two took a fishing trip together on the Islander's boat. Last week, the two fathers were together on a different, much more painful, mission: A search for their children.

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Marie Lukas, 32, of New Springville.

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Marie Lukas, 32, was very close to her family

On Sept. 11 Marie Lukas called her father, a retired firefighter, from her office at Cantor Fitzgerald on the 103rd floor of 1 World Trade Center to tell him a plane had hit the building and the exits were blocked. She said they were trapped. Her father counseled her to stay calm. When she called back five minutes later, she reported that the smoke was really heavy and the people in the office knew he was a firefighter, so they wanted his advice. Should they break the windows? He told her that would make it worse, to just stay calm. "OK, dad," she said.

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Lee Ludwig, 49, of Great Kills.

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Lee Ludwig, 49, Fiduciary Trust vice president

A true family man, Lee Charles Ludwig spent nearly all of his free time in the company of his wife and children. Weekends and holidays were devoted to refurbishing their 1920s-era Great Kills home, which he gutted to the rafters and rebuilt with help from his brother, Larry, and other family members.

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Vincent M. Litto, 52, of Eltingville.

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Vincent M. Litto, 52, senior VP at Cantor Fitzgerald

It was one of the rare mornings Linda Litto was not awake at 5 a.m., wishing her husband, Vincent M. Litto, good-bye as he left for work at the World Trade Center. She was sleeping soundly the morning of Sept. 11. Mr. Litto, 52, a senior vice president at Cantor Fitzgerald, never woke her.

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Lorraine M. Lee, 37, of Eltingville.

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Lorraine Lee, 37, Aon Corp. administrative assistant

The lessons Lorraine M. Lee taught her husband will live on — just like his memories of her. "She was an inspiration to me. She taught me how to love, how to feel. In my culture we don't know how to express [our feelings to] each other too well. I learned what family values are all about. She taught me by her own example, by the love and sharing she offered me," said her husband, Johnny Lee.

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Neil Leavy, 34, of New Dorp.

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Firefighter Neil J. Leavy, 34, was helping with rescue

Neil J. Leavy always wanted to be where the action was. His dream came true when he was assigned to Engine 217 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, one of the busiest firehouses in the city. A firefighter, first grade, he served the department for nearly five years and received two unit citations for bravery.

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James Leahy, 39, of Westerleigh.

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James Leahy, 38, NYPD, was loving father and husband

There was James P. Leahy -- the football fan, the loving father, the caring husband. And there was Police Officer James P. Leahy -- the strong hero willing to sacrifice. He loved his job at the 6th Precinct in Greenwich Village, and the message painted on his locker reveals what kind of cop Mr. Leahy was: It reads "Only the strong."

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Jeannine LaVerde, 36, of Meiers Corners.

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Jeannine LaVerde, 36, brokerage firm administrator

Jeannine M. LaVerde worked to live, and lived for her family. The 36-year-old Meiers Corners woman enjoyed her job at the World Trade Center, but not enough to miss watching her son come of age. If taking 10-year-old Chris Sodano to his baseball or basketball games or attending his school functions meant taking a day off work, so be it.

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Joseph Mascali, 44, of Great Kills.

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Joseph A. Mascali, 44, FDNY, life revolved around his family

Aside from his work with Rescue 5 in Concord, just about every aspect of firefighter Joseph A. Mascali's life revolved around his family. "He enjoyed playing golf with his son, Chris, and was treasurer of the Poly Prep football team, where Christopher attended high school," said his wife, the former Lori Dispenza. "His greatest enjoyment in life was his family," she continued. "He loved many years of father-daughter dances at Notre Dame Academy with his daughter Jennifer, and camping with his daughter, Katie (Katelyn), whom he always called his buddy."

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Anne Marie Martino-Cramer (left), 47, of Westerleigh.

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Anne Martino-Cramer, 47, tax specialist worker for Fiduciary Trust

For Anne Martino-Cramer, going to work was as refreshing as a dip in the ocean, as comforting as sunshine on the skin. She simply loved it. While she adored her relatives, the staff at Fiduciary Trust was a second family to the 47-year-old Westerleigh woman, who had been with the company for 27 years. In the end, it was her commitment to the firm that placed her in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. Ms. Cramer was supposed to have taken a vacation last month, but pushed it back to October.

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Paul Richard Martini, 37, of Oakwood.

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Paul Martini, 37, fire lieutenant, outdoorsman

After four years of studying for the fire captain's test in his leisure time, Lt. Paul R. Martini was ready to ace it. He was scheduled to take the test Saturday, and now no one will ever know how well he would have done. But to his family and friends, the lieutenant didn't need to take a test — he scored as a hero to them — which is how he will be remembered after being lost at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. He is still among the missing.

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Charles Margiotta, 44, of Meiers Corners.

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Charles Margiotta, 44, FDNY, known as 'the nicest tough guy'

Lt. Charles (Chuck) Margiotta was a tough guy, a football player, movie stuntman and 20-year veteran of the Fire Department long before the morning of Sept. 11, when he heard the news on his truck radio and drove to the nearest firehouse in time to jump on the rig with the guys from Rescue Co. 5 in Concord. Now, he is among the thousands missing as a result of the attack on the World Trade Center.

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Joseph Maffeo, 30, of Grant City.

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Joseph Maffeo, 30, FDNY, loved spending time with son

As love stories go, the tale of Joseph "Joey" and Linda Maffeo was the kind of romance found in storybooks set in far off places. It is a story that Mrs. Maffeo is saving for Christopher, 1, whose smile would send his father racing home to Grant City after work. Mr. Maffeo was a party guy who turned into a prince almost overnight, trading in his share of a fishing boat he owned with pals for a diamond ring, without trading in their friendship.

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Robert H. Lynch, 44, of Cranford, N.J., formerly of West Brighton.

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Robert H. Lynch, 44, worked for Port Authority

Robert H. Lynch, 44, a former West Brighton resident, lived in Cranford, N.J. He was a property manager for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, He was last seen in his office on the 15th floor of 1 World Trade Center, the north tower. His family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Stephen Lauria, 39, of Sunnyside.

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Stephen Lauria, 39, project manager for Marsh & McLennan

When a group of people Stephen J. Lauria had worked with for nearly 20 years in a number of companies moved to upstate New York, he decided to remain on Staten Island and seek work in Manhattan. "He decided he loved New York City," said his mother, Ann Lauria. "And he loved living on Staten Island."

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Daniel Libretti, 43, of Eltingville.

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Daniel Libretti, 43, FDNY, excelled at his job and cooking

Firefighter Daniel Libretti, 43, of Eltingville, was always looking for something to keep him busy. He was constantly in motion at home and in his career. When he wasn't on duty in Brooklyn's Rescue 2, he was an assistant pastry chef in La Caravelle, an upscale French restaurant in Manhattan, or working as a private contractor.

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Kenneth Kumpel, 42, of Cornwall, N.Y., formerly of West Brighton.

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Kenneth Kumpel, 42, FDNY, craftsman built family's home

A quiet person who was happier doing things than talking about them, Firefighter Kenneth Kumpel's presence was manifested in his beautiful craftsmanship -- and the pranks he played. The 42-year-old family man lived in Cornwall-on-Hudson, an upstate town to which he and his wife were drawn because of its location on the river. A sleek black boat, named "Batboat" in honor of their sons' favorite superhero, was the family's vehicle for enjoying the peace and beauty of the river.

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Robert Kennedy, 55, of Toms River, N.J., formerly of Westerleigh.

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Robert Kennedy, 55, Marsh & McLennan executive loved golf

Robert "Bob" Kennedy was a hard worker with a good sense of humor, whose idea of a good time was a vacation with his family, especially when it included golf. When he began working for Marsh & McLennan 22 years ago, the company was located in midtown Manhattan. He moved to the firm's World Trade Center offices three years ago, and, according to his wife, the former Maureen Carroll, loved his office on the 100th floor of Tower 1.

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Thomas W. Kelly, 51, of Livingston.

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Thomas Kelly, 51, a firefighter, had history with Trade Center

As a 20-year-old apprentice in the steamfitters' union, one of Thomas W. Kelly's first assignments took him to the World Trade Center. It was 1970, and what would become New York City's most prominent landmark was climbing upwards. He was responsible for spraying asbestos to provide heat and insulation on the 40th floor of Tower 1. He wrote his initials and 638, his United Association union local, in the stairwell. Next to it, he wrote "UA forever." In September 1971, he showed this marking to his future bride when he took Kitty Murphy out on their "first big date."

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Richard J. Kelly Jr., 50, of Bulls Head.

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Richard Kelly, 50, firefighter, celebrated 24th anniversary

Richard John Kelly Jr., 50, of Graniteville, is among the firefighters from Ladder 11, Manhattan, who failed to return home after responding to an alarm at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. Three others missing from Ladder 11 -- Edward "Eddie" Day Jr., Michael Cammarata and Lt. Michael Quilty -- also lived on Staten Island. Having just celebrated his 24th year with the city Fire Department, Mr. Kelly was the senior member of Ladder 11.

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Paul H. Keating, 38, of Manhattan, formerly of West Brighton.

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Paul Keating, 38, firefighter, was known for his jokes

Sept. 11 was not the first time the Keating family counted a hero among them, but the attack on the World Trade Center was the first time it cost a life. Firefighter Paul Keating, known as "Paulie," was awakened in his Cedar Street apartment in Manhattan when the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center. He called his sister to tell her he was OK. He could see debris and glass flying around, and he told her that he was going around to the firehouse behind his building. "I'm going to the World Trade Center to help my brothers," he said. That was the last they heard from him. He is among the thousands missing.

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Charles Kasper, 54, of West Brighton.

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Charles Kasper, 54, recently promoted to deputy fire chief

Before Charles Kasper headed out to the World Trade Center, he had his wife relay a message to their daughter, who had just witnessed the chaos from a park in the area that became known as Ground Zero. "Tell Melissa and my most precious grandson, Dylan, that I will be up for them as soon as I put this fire out," were the chief's last words, before he headed out of his West Brighton home.

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Joseph Ianelli, 28, of Hoboken, N.J., formerly of Annadale.

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Joseph Ianelli, 28, accountant was planning to wed next year

Joseph A. Ianelli, 28, a former Annadale resident and an accountant, took pleasure in doing day-to-day activities with family and friends. The Hoboken, N.J., resident enjoyed watching sports on television, playing card games, cooking dinner with his fiancee, Monica Palatucci, and even doing laundry with her.

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Vincent Laieta, 31, of Edison, N.J., formerly of New Dorp.

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Vincent Laieta, 31, Aon Corp. vice president of operations

At 8:52 a.m. on Sept. 11, moments after the first plane hit 1 World Trade Center, Vincent Laieta paged his friend to let him know he was leaving Tower 2, where he worked on the 100th floor as vice president of operations for Aon Corp. That was the last confirmed contact anyone had with the 31-year-old Mr. Laieta, who is among the missing in the terrorist attacks.

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Steven Howell, 36, of New Dorp.

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Steven Howell, 36, worked for Marsh & McLennan

Steven Howell, 36, of New Dorp, worked for Marsh & McLennan. His office was on the 97th floor of Tower 1, the north tower. His family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Michele Lanza, 36, of Tottenville.

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Michele Lanza, 36, Island native with a 'beautiful spirit'

Every morning, Michele B. Lanza called her 7-year-old son from her office on the 97th floor of Tower 2. Sept. 11 was no different. First, Mrs. Lanza spoke to her sister, Cindy Chamberlain-Oricchio. The two discussed Halloween costumes and Christmas shopping. Then Nicholas got on the phone. After telling him to be a good boy, Mrs. Lanza's last words to her son before he headed off to PS 1 were, "I love you."

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Mary Lou Langley, 53, of New Dorp.

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Mary Lou Langley, 53, devout Catholic, worked for Aon Corp.

To commuters on the New Dorp train station platform, Mary Lou Langley was a quiet, unassuming woman who attended daily worship services at Our Lady Queen of Peace R.C. Church several blocks away. On the off-chance that the devoutly Catholic 53-year-old from New Dorp was running late and missed mass, she would make it up on her lunch hour at St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Downtown Manhattan.

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Robert T. Lane, 28, of Sea View.

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Robert Lane, 28, FDNY, was active sports enthusiast

The dented old car parked by Engine Co. 55's firehouse didn't look like much to the Secret Service. They wanted every vehicle within a 10-block radius cleared before President George W. Bush visited the Little Italy company, three weeks after the terrorist attack. The agents didn't know Firefighter Robert T. Lane, or how much the clunker meant to him, or that his brothers would insist the 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix stay put. The 28-year-old, who planned to take his souped-up wheels to a New Jersey racetrack next spring, was among those lost Sept. 11 at the World Trade Center. "It's a piece of junk as far I'm concerned," said his mother, Janet Lane, "but he loved that car."

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David LaForge, 50, of Port Richmond.

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David LaForge, 50, fighting fires was childhood dream

Like so many of his fellow heroes, David LaForge, a 24-year veteran of the Fire Department, was done with his shift when the terrorists attacked the World Trade Center. But when Ladder 20 in Manhattan got the call on Sept. 11, this seasoned driver jumped in his beloved fire engine and raced downtown to the Twin Towers. Mr. LaForge was seen last on the 35th floor of Tower 1, helping others get to safety, and remains one of the missing from the attack. For his family, his is a life come full circle from his childhood days of pretend.

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Patricia Anne Kuras, 41, of Grant City.

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Patricia Anne Kuras, 41, a Marsh & McLennan manager

Patricia Anne Kuras was happy to be back at work and commuting again on the Staten Island Ferry. After taking a buyout package from a Manhattan bank that was down-sizing, Miss Kuras, 41, a Grant City resident, spent nearly 16 months searching for a new job. In May, she landed a spot as a facilities manager for Marsh & McLennan in the World Trade Center.

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Jonathan Hohmann, 48, of Annadale.

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Jonathan Hohmann, 48, firefighter, skilled mechanic

Dedicated to faith, family and expanding the tools of his trade -- that was Firefighter Jonathan R. Hohmann. In his 13 years with the Fire Department, the 48-year-old Tottenville native moved up the ranks until he eventually joined Hazmat Co. 1 in the Maspeth section of Queens. He was a skilled mechanic -- taking on a second job as the master mechanic for a trucking company in Queens -- left for work each morning at 5 a.m. and was devoted to his church, his wife and his two young sons.

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Sean Hanley, 35, of Bulls Head.

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Sean S. Hanley, 35, third-generation firefighter

Sean S. Hanley heard stories about his grandfather's untimely death battling a blaze, but became a firefighter anyway. He contemplated a second career a few years ago when his three firehouse buddies died in line of duty, but decided being a firefighter was in his blood — no matter what the risk. On Tuesday, that call to service brought the 35-year-old Bulls Head resident to Lower Manhattan minutes after he signed off for the day. The lifelong Staten Islander finished his night shift as a firefighter with Ladder Co. 20 in the SoHo section of Manhattan and planned to stop by his friend's midtown office. As he drove away in his black truck at around 8:45 a.m., Mr. Hanley flipped on the radio and heard that the Twin Towers were on fire; he rushed directly to the World Trade Center.

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Harvey Harrell, 49, of New Dorp.

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Lt. Harvey Harrell, 49, devoted his life to rescue work

The first time Rachel Morio saw Harvey Harrell Jr. — the man she would eventually marry — he was on crutches with a firefighting injury. Two weeks later she saw him in an Emergency Medical Technician uniform, working at a triathlon in Great Kills Park. A firefighter, hazardous waste responder and rescue diver, the fire lieutenant dedicated his professional life to helping others in crisis.

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Vassili Haramis, 56, of Richmond.

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Vassili Haramis, 56, Washington Group mechanical engineer

When the World Trade Center was bombed in 1993, Vassili Haramis waited on the roof of Tower 2 with a colleague who was seven months' pregnant. Once she was airlifted to safety, Mr. Haramis walked down the 110 floors. It took him three hours, but he was glad to help. He could never walk by someone in need.

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Frances Haros, 76, of Eltingville.

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Frances Haros, 76, mothered her co-workers

Late last year, for two months, Frances Haros stayed home from her job as a receptionist at Keefe Bruyette & Woods, a securities brokerage and investment bank with offices on the 88th and 89th floors of World Trade Center Tower 2. Complications of eye surgery forced her to go on disability until the problem was corrected. "That was like a dress rehearsal for retirement," said her son, Nicholas Jr. "She hated it."

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Thomas Hannafin, 36, of Westerleigh.

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Thomas Hannafin, 36, firefighter and athlete

Thomas Hannafin was a top-notch firefighter, and may have been an even better athlete. Earlier this year, the 36-year-old Westerleigh resident captured a gold medal in the three-on-three basketball competition at the World/Police Fire Department Games in Indianapolis. On Tuesday, Mr. Hannafin, a member of Ladder Co. 5 in Greenwich Village, died after responding to the World Trade Center suicide attack. He was last seen on the 37th floor in Tower 1.

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Steven Hagis, 31, of Rossville.

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Steven Hagis, 31, VP at Cantor had strong faith in God

In high school, Steven Hagis and a Monsignor Farrell High School basketball teammate were known as the "Twin Towers" because of their 6-foot-9-inch stature. Years later, after growing another inch, he stood head and shoulders above his congregation at church. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Huguenot, he developed into a high school basketball star and earned a full scholarship to play at Fairfield University.

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Philip Haentzler, 49, of St. George.

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Philip Haentzler, 49, legal administrative officer

Every morning for nearly two decades, Philip Haentzler would get up early and make a pot of coffee. He would pour a cup, place it on the table with a spoon, and peruse the New York Times for stories relating to social work. If he found one, he would place the story, face up, on the table next to the coffee and wait. It was a ritual, but it wasn't for himself. Mr. Haentzler, a resident of St. George, did this every morning for his love, Patricia Thompson, who would wake up from a peaceful slumber once the powerful and soothing aroma of morning reached her.

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Barbara M. Habib, 49, of New Springville.

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Barbara Habib, 49, executive, loved animals

She had it together, at home and at work. A career woman with a knack for organizing and speaking her mind, Barbara M. Habib thrived under pressure. That's one of the reasons Mrs. Habib, a senior vice president in Marsh & McLennan's aviation insurance division, was invited to the firm's offices on the 99th floor of 1 World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11. Normally stationed in Midtown, she had been asked by the company to attend a seminar at 9 a.m. that day. Always punctual, it is presumed she arrived early for the meeting. Now, the 49-year-old New Springville woman is among the missing in the World Trade Center catastrophe.

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Joseph Gullickson, 37, of West Brighton.

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Joseph Gullickson, 37, fire lieutenant, devoted to family

Sept. 9 was a lot like any other Sunday for Joseph and Robert Gullickson, a pair of brothers who shared a special bond made even closer by geography. The brothers, who lived two doors from one another in West Brighton, met outside that sunny afternoon by happenstance, chatting briefly about their plans for the day. "He was just out walking the dog and, as usual, we were just talking," said Robert. "We had a very, very tight relationship. We were basically best friends."

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Joseph Grzelak, 52, of Port Richmond.

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Joseph Grzelak, 52, FDNY, battalion chief went by the book

Joseph Grzelak was a man of his word. In 1970, he saw Joanne Merola in the bowling alley. He told his buddies he would "get a date with that girl." He ended up marrying her. Mr. Grzelak loved to save lives and kept that commitment throughout his life. He received citations for two acts of life-saving heroism. In the end, he died saving even more.

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Monica Goldstein, 25, of Dongan Hills.

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Monica Goldstein, 25, Cantor Fitzgerald accounts specialist

The cherry-red Jeep Wrangler he bought in 1995 was Sonny Goldstein's prized possession, but the Dongan Hills resident rarely got to drive it. More often than not, Mr. Goldstein's younger daughter, Monica, was behind the wheel. If she wasn't tooling down Hylan Boulevard on her way to in-line skate at Great Kills Park, Ms. Goldstein, a vivacious 25-year-old who was engaged to be married next year, was buzzing along Richmond Avenue to her other favorite destination, the Staten Island Mall.

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James Gray, 34, of Rosebank.

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James Gray, 34, FDNY, his job was his passion

James Gray so wanted to follow in his father's footsteps that he walked away from a secure job he had enjoyed for six years. In October 1996, the Rosebank resident eagerly exchanged his city bus driver's uniform for a firefighter's bunker gear. It was his dream come true. "He was very excited," said his wife, the former Jean Marie Ferris. "He wanted the action."

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Michelle Marie Henrique, 27, of Eltingville.

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Michelle Henrique, 27, executive secretary at Fiduciary Trust

At her Sweet 16 party, Michelle Marie Henrique danced with her father, George, to Charlie Rich's song, "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World." Her mother, Patricia Henrique, the Country-Western fan in the family, had imagined them dancing to the same song at her daughter's future wedding. Miss Henrique was unaware that current plans for that day were in the works: Craig Castro, her boy friend, had recently purchased a ring and intended to propose in December.

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Stephen Harrell, 44, of Warwick, N.Y., formerly of Midland Beach.

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Stephen Harrell, 44, FDNY lieutenant, gifted musician

Stephen Harrell was once so moved by the funeral of a fellow firefighter that he wrote a song about it. The lyrics told of the friends and family the fireman left behind. In a sad twist of fate, the song now pertains to his own family. As the lieutenant on duty at Ladder Co. 10, located across the street from the World Trade Center, Mr. Harrell was one of the first firefighters to respond to the disaster. He was last seen between the 30th and 40th floors of Tower 1.

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Martin Giovinazzo Jr., 34, of New Brighton.

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Martin Giovinazzo, 34, mechanic loved superheroes & his family

A comic book collector, Martin F. Giovinazzo was psyched last summer, anticipating the upcoming Spider-Man flick. His little girls, Theresa and Ashley, who were 5 and 3 years old at the time, may have been even more excited. Their dad had downloaded the movie's previews onto their home computer. In the spring, the sisters watched their father's favorite superhero come to life on the big screen. But the 34-year-old New Brighton resident would never see the film.

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Jeffrey Giordano, 45, of Tottenville.

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Jeffrey Giordano, 45, decorated FDNY hero

Three words that characterize the life of Jeffrey Giordano, 45, of Tottenville, are "compassion in action." Jeff, as he was known, was committed to excellence in everything he did. His great physical and mental strength helped make him a man with strong moral and ethical convictions. When someone would say, "That's good enough," said his wife, the former Marie Scotto, "Jeff's response would be, 'That's the problem with the world -- people think it's OK to accept less than perfect.' "

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James Giberson, 43, of Huguenot.

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James Giberson, 43, served 20 years as a New York firefighter

James Giberson always wanted three daughters. He made sure his wife, the former Susan Nordgaard, knew it when they were dating in the early 1980s. The couple married in 1984, and by 1992, he had his wish -- and they were his truest joys. The girls, 12-year-old Erika, 11-year-old Kari and 9-year old Sara, inherited their swimming prowess from both their parents, and Mr. Giberson always accompanied them as they swam competitively throughout the Tri-state area. He often missed golf or fishing outings with his buddies to spend the day swimming with his girls, or cheering them on at a meet. For Mr. Giberson, 43, nothing came before them, and all of his friends knew it.

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Cesar Garcia, 36, of Heartland Village.

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Cesar Garcia, 36, worked for Marsh & McLennan

Cesar Garcia, 36, of New Springville, was employed by Marsh & McLennan. He worked on the 96th floor of 2 World Trade Center - the south tower. His family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Gary Geidel, 44, of Tottenville.

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Gary Geidel, 44, firefighter was weeks from retirement

There were two driving forces in the life of Gary Geidel -- his love for his wife and family and his dedication to the New York City Fire Department. In November of 1989, he celebrated both when he posed for wedding pictures with his new bride, the former Mathilda Welsh, in front of Rescue Co. 5's rig in Concord, where he worked at the time. Two weeks shy of his 20-year mark as a firefighter, the 44-year-old lifelong Tottenville resident looked forward to retiring and spending more time with his family at a new home in Greenville, N.Y.

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Grace Galante, 29, of Eltingville.

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Grace Galante, 29, assistant broker for Cantor Fitzgerald

Grace Galante, 29, of Eltingville, was an assistant broker employed by Cantor Fitzgerald. She worked on the 105th floor of Tower 1 - the north tower - of the World Trade Center. Her family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Deanna Galante, 32, New Dorp.

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Deanna Galante, 32, securities worker was soon to be a mom

The days leading up to the attack on the World Trade Center were spent getting ready for Deanna Galante's baby's arrival. "We bought baby clothes and diapers," said her husband Anthony. "We had ordered Disney books. One came in the mail after this happened." The former Deanna Micciulli, 32, who was born in Brooklyn and moved to New Dorp two and a half years ago, was an executive assistant in the E-Speed Division at Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, where she had worked for five years. She was at work on the 106th floor of 1 World Trade Center when the hijacked airliner struck the tower.

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Clement Fumando, 59, of Mariners Harbor.

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Clement Fumando, 59, wed to childhood sweetheart

Kathy Fumando was 13 when she met the man who would later become her husband, Clement Fumando. The two were grade school friends, and though they attended different schools, they managed to sneak in a relationship that would blossom into a more than 40-year romance. But next Sunday, instead of celebrating their 39th wedding anniversary, Mrs. Fumando and her family will be celebrating the life of her husband, who is among the missing victims of the World Trade Center attack.

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Peter Freund, 45, of Westtown, N.Y., formerly of Eltingville.

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Peter Freund, 45, fire lieutenant was Tottenville football star

Peter Louis Freund, 45, a fire lieutenant who died in the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center, first met the former Robin A. Miller when he was a student playing football for Tottenville High School. Like a scene in a movie, the cheerleader caught his eye while rooting for him from the sidelines. "I was a cheerleader and he was a football player. We dated in high school and he was my first love," recalled Mrs. Freund.

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David Ferrugio, 46, of Middletown, N.J., formerly of Great Kills.

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David F. Ferrugio, 46, Cantor Fitzgerald bonds broker

David F. Ferrugio was on the 105th floor of Tower 1 when the first plane hit the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. The former Staten Island resident was a bonds broker at Cantor Fitzgerald, where he had worked for six years. But on that day, like so many others, Mr. Ferrugio never came home. Now his is one of the thousands of missing.

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Michael Fiore, 46, of Randall Manor.

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Michael Fiore, 46, firefighter, basketball player and coach

A calm zone surrounded Michael C. Fiore in everything he did. Even at his most intense -- on the basketball court and on the job -- he had a quiet way of getting things done. At home, he made time for each of his three children to have a special relationship with him. Decorated three times, the 46-year-old firefighter began his career with Ladder Co. 24, Manhattan, in 1982. He transferred to Rescue Co. 5, Concord, in 1990. In May, he was written up for a citation for helping to rescue a worker who fell unconscious into an oil barge in Port Richmond.

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Louis V. Fersini, of Basking Ridge, N.J., formerly of New Springville.

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Louis Fersini, 38, bond broker, coached sons' sports teams

Louis V. Fersini was the kind of man who took a front seat in his four children's lives. He coached his boys' hockey and soccer teams. He was the chief of Indian Guides, his sons' Boy Scout troop. He was also the kind of man who would bring his wife flowers for no reason. Mr. Fersini, 38, a bond broker, had been working for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 104th floor of Tower 1 for just over a year when he became one of the victims of the World Trade Center attack. He was identified yesterday.

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Joseph Farrelly, 47, of Prince's Bay.

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Joseph Farrelly, 47, firefighting was this captain's dream job

He had a penchant for historical biographies, an affinity for Bruce Springsteen and a weakness for romance. He loved his wife and children and his job with the New York City Fire Department. In retrospect, some might call it prophetic that Capt. Joseph D. Farrelly would leave a note on his wife's pillow professing his love to her the night before he went missing in the World Trade Center catastrophe -- as if it foreshadowed the impending disaster he would confront.

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Barbara Etzold, 43, of Jersey City, formerly of Willowbrook.

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Barbara Etzold, 43, receptionist and physical fitness buff

As a receptionist at Fred Alger Management, Barbara Etzold chatted with David Konigsberg whenever he called a friend who worked in her office. The phone calls led to a lunch date in 1996, and that was it. "There was something very spiritual about her," said her fiance, Mr. Konigsberg. "When two people are on the same plane, you're in a special place." The two moved to Jersey City, N.J., in 1997.

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Francis (Frankie) Esposito, 32, of Tottenville.

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Francis Esposito, 32, firefighter never froze under pressure

Frank Esposito, 32, of Tottenville, was a firefighter with Engine Co. 235, Brooklyn. His family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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Michael Esposito, 43, of Eltingville.

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Lt. Michael Esposito, 42, loved family and fitness

Family and fitness were integral parts of Michael A. Esposito's life. The 42-year-old Eltingville father of two adolescent sons spent all his leisure time involved in their sports activities and instilling values they could carry into adulthood. Recently, Andrew, 15, and Michael, 12, became infatuated with the sport of dirt bike riding. The father insisted his sons help pay for their bikes so they would learn that they had to work for what they wanted. After the bikes were purchased, Mr. Esposito bought all the necessary equipment and gear so that his sons would be well-protected when they rode in Englishtown, N.J. "The accessories alone probably cost more than the bikes," remembered his wife, the former Denise E. Palazzotto.

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Carole Eggert, 60, of Sunnyside.

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Carole Eggert, 60, supervisor of finance department

When Carole B. Eggert began working at Marsh & McLennan in 1959, a young woman from Norway was starting her job at the same time. Miss Eggert called home to see if she could invite her home for supper. "Of course," said her mother, and Lise Aanonsen became part of the family. A lifelong Sunnyside resident, Miss Eggert, 60, was a parishioner of Trinity Lutheran Church, Stapleton, where she was baptized and faithfully attended the early Sunday service. From these fixed points in her life — church and work — she made a family of friends that reached far and wide.

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Martin Egan Jr., 36, of Great Kills.

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Martin J. Egan Jr., 36 Fire Department captain

Capt. Martin Joseph Egan Jr., a lifelong Staten Islander, enthusiastically joined the Fire Department when he was just 21 years old in March 1986, and was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 1995. He became a captain in May. On Tuesday, Capt. Egan, a member of Ladder Co. 118 in Brooklyn and a Great Kills resident, died after responding to the World Trade Center terror attack. "He was a dedicated son who was always there when you needed him," said his mother, Patricia Egan. "Life won't be the same without him."

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Donald A. Foreman, 53, of Tompkinsville.

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Donald Foreman, 53, Port Authority police officer

Halloween was one of Donald A. Foreman's favorite holidays. Every year he dressed up in a Star Trek mask and an old hooded robe and sat like a statue in a chair on the stoop. And every year it worked: When trick-or-treaters came to ring the bell, he would jump up and startle them. Then, just after Thanksgiving, he would begin preparations for his other favorite holiday, Christmas. The tree would go up, and Christmas music would fill the air. "He still had that little boy in him, when it came to gifts and toys and family being around," said his companion of 17 years, Cheryl Cooper-Foreman.

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Claudia Foster, 26, of Great Kills.

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Claudia Foster, 26, broker's assistant, loved children

Claudia Martinez and Kurt Foster were married last October, and the Great Kills couple had been talking about starting a family. But their hopes were shattered by the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Mrs. Foster, 26, a broker's assistant for Cantor Fitzgerald, was at work on the 105th floor of Tower 1 on Sept. 11. She is still among the missing. Born in Dade, Fla., she was raised in Brooklyn and moved to Great Kills about seven years ago.

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Michael N. Fodor, 53, of Warwick, NY formerly of Westerleigh.

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Michael Fodor, 53, fire lieutenant was passionate about learning

Native Staten Islander Michael N. Fodor "spent his whole life devoted to his children and his family," said his wife of 28 years, Deborah Nelson Fodor. In early September, their older son, Michael, 23, was working on his master's degree; younger son, Andrew, 22, had recently graduated from the State University of New York, Oneonta, and their daughter, Ashley, 16, had begun her junior year in high school. "He was hoping to help Michael with his master's," said Mrs. Fodor. "Andrew had just graduated; Michael was thrilled and now he was focusing on Ashley's future."

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Sal Fiumefreddo, 45, of Manalapan, N.J., formerly of Oakwood.

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Sal Fiumefreddo, 45, company phone technician

Salvatore "Sal" Fiumefreddo didn't work in the World Trade Center every day, but on Sept. 11, the phone technician was assigned to the 105th floor of Tower 1. The 45-year-old IPC employee was working on Cantor Fitzgerald's phone system when the first plane hit. Mr. Fiumefreddo wasn't able to contact his family directly, but a co-worker who escaped the inferno provided the grim details. "[His friend] usually stayed for coffee, but that day he didn't feel like it," said Lori Schiavone, Mr. Fiumefreddo's sister. "As he was leaving, he saw the first plane hit and called them on the floor. Another worker said the room was filling with smoke and it was hard to breathe. Then the phones went dead." Mr. Fiumefreddo is among the missing victims of the terrorist attack.

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Stephen J. Fiorelli, 43, of Aberdeen, N.J., formerly of Dongan Hills.

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Stephen J. Fiorelli, 43 Port Authority engineer

To the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Stephen J. Fiorelli was a valued civil engineer who headed tunnel and bridge projects for the agency. To those who knew him best, he was an altruistic family man with an offbeat sense of humor. Even in his final hour, Mr. Fiorelli joked with his wife in a phone call while he was on the 64th floor of Tower 1 moments after terrorists attacked the World Trade Center.

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John Fischer, 46, of West Brighton.

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John Fischer, 46, FDNY, promoted posthumously

A lifelong resident of West Brighton, John R. Fischer knew a lot of people -- some would say he knew everyone. He helped people with practical problems like plumbing or less tangible ones, when listening and advice were needed. The dedicated family man and good friend had a generous and unassuming manner that made whoever he was with feel his time was for them.

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Felicia Dunn-Jones, 42, of New Brighton.

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Felicia Dunn-Jones, 42, civil rights investigator

Felicia Dunn-Jones, 42, of New Brighton, a civil rights investigator and a former program director of Victims Services on Staten Island, died Sunday at home, of cardiac arrest. Her death, from sarcoidosis, was attributed to her exposure to the dust cloud created by the collapse of the World Trade Center towers four months earlier.

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Debra Ann DiMartino.

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Debra Ann DiMartino, 36, was an assistant stock trader

Debra Ann DiMartino, 36, of Prince's Bay, the mother of two daughters, worked as a stock trader for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods on the 89th floor of Tower 2. Her family did not have an obituary published in the Staten Island Advance.

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John DiFato, 39, of Prince's Bay.

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John DiFato, 39, Cantor Fitzgerald securities controller

John DiFato celebrated his third birthday yesterday. He was surrounded by his family, but a very important someone was missing. The little boy's father, also named John, never returned home from work on Sept. 11. The 39-year-old Cantor Fitzgerald securities controller is among the missing victims of the World Trade Center attack. His sister, Lisa Cannava, 30, is also missing.

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Don DiFranco, 34, of Huguenot.

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Donald DiFranco, 43, TV station engineer

Donald J. DiFranco, 43, of Annadale, was a broadcast engineer for WABC-TV. As a youngster he learned to repair radios and televisions. At the time of his death he was in charge of maintaining the TV station's transmitter atop the 1 World Trade Center tower.

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Michael D'Esposito, 31, of Morganville, N.J., formerly of Westerleigh.

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Michael D'Esposito, 31, Marsh & McLennan consultant

When Michael D'Esposito was 12 years old and all the boys in the neighborhood were getting Nintendo games, he wanted a computer that he could program. His parents bought him a TRS-80 color computer, and he became the neighborhood expert, helping everyone out whenever they got computers. Mr. D'Esposito's early aptitude led to a bachelor of science degree in computer science at Pace University and a career in computer programming. Most recently, he was self-employed as an independent consultant contracted by Marsh & McLennan.

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Michael DeRienzo, 35, of Hoboken, N.J., formerly of Great Kills.

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Michael DeRienzo, 35, enjoyed all types of sports

Michael DeRienzo did not waste time making plans. At times social, at times solitary, he was always spontaneous. A huge sports fan who traveled anywhere for a sporting event, the Cantor Fitzgerald bond broker was a skier and an avid runner who ran the New York City Marathon in 1996.

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David DeRubbio, 38, of Bensonhurst, formerly of Sunnyside.

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David DeRubbio, 38, firefighter followed 3 brothers into FDNY

David DeRubbio loved to make people laugh, whether it was by pulling a prank on someone else or at his own expense. His family and fellow firefighters could always count on his sense of humor to lighten the heaviest load. The 38-year-old firefighter's comic charm last came into play during a family gathering at his mother's house. While family members tried to watch television, Mr. DeRubbio broke into an impromptu impersonation of a lounge singer, as he straddled a stool in the middle of the living room and belted out a rendition of "Mack the Knife."

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Jason DeFazio, 29, of Sunnyside.

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Jason DeFazio, 29, broker, dreamed of being a firefighter

Less than three months before the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attack, Jason DeFazio and his new bride exchanged their wedding vows in a ceremony before 200 guests. "It was raining the day we got married," said his wife, the former Michele Moss. "Everyone said it was good luck." The couple was settling into their new life together, saving for their first home and getting ready to start a family.

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Vito J.DeLeo, 41, of Richmond.

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Vito DeLeo, 41, loved life, hockey and Frank Sinatra

"(Vito DeLeo) was just about the most well-liked person in the world," said his wife of 16 years, the former Sally Dattolo. "He was a happy-go-lucky lover of life." The 41-year-old Richmond resident worked in the World Trade Center for the last 20 years, serving as the heating, ventilation and air conditioning engineer for the enormous complex from his office in Tower 2. He was two blocks away from his office when the second plane crashed into his building, but went in to help with the evacuation effort.

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Azucena De La Torre, 50, of Bulls Head.

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Azucena Maria de la Torre, 50, was the core of her family

Three weeks before the attack on the World Trade Center, Bulls Head resident Azucena Maria de la Torre had a dream that seemed to foretell her death. She told her younger sister, Diana de la Torre, that their father, Carlos, and sister, Aurora, had paid her a visit. Carlos died in 1985 and Aurora in 1996. "In Azucena's dream, they came and told her that her turn was coming, and that they were waiting for her," said her niece, Diana Ovadia. "And as much as we miss her, we understand that two angels guided her to heaven."

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Edward (Eddie