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Frederick Varacchi Date of Birth: December 21, 1965 Department: eSpeed/Cantor Fitzgerald Securities Position: President and COO, eSpeed, and COO of Cantor Fitzgerald To say, “Fred Varacchi lived life to the fullest,” would be an understatement. He took every opportunity to experience life physically, mentally, and emotionally. He loved challenging his physical ability to drive cars, motorcycles, and boats. Fred tried almost every sport imaginable. His intelligence grew with every professional challenge put in front of him. Fred’s desire for knowledge and how to use it most effectively was amazing. He was so proud of eSpeed and how everyone worked so hard to develop this wonderful company. Although he put 110% into his career he always had time for his family. Fred would just call during the day to say hello and check up on everyone. There were so many times that he would call just as I was about to call him. We could always know what the other one was thinking. His three children were the center of his universe and they knew it. He would always say he was their “play toy”. Day or night he was a kid at heart and would always delight them with his enormous hugs and kisses. He was their superhero, protector, and best friend. Fred’s determination to get to every school event, conference, soccer game, and dance recital was super human. Fred was a shining example of what a wonderful dad, husband, friend, boss, uncle, brother, and son should be. We love you always forever faithfully, Eileen, Thomas, Corinne, and Tyler.
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Kenneth W Van Auken Date of Birth: August 30, 1954 Department: Mortgage Backed Securities Position: Vice President On September 11, 2001, the light went out in Ken Van Auken’s beautiful blue eyes. We lost his warm and wonderful smile forever, my children lost their Dad, and I lost my husband and closest friend. Ken was known for his wry wit, his integrity and his intelligence. He could build anything and fix everything. He was an involved, affectionate and amazing father to our children,Matthew, 14 and Sarah, 12. They miss him dearly. On November 1, 2001 Ken and I would have shared our 16th anniversary. We met when we were in college at SUNY Cortland, in 1974, a whole lifetime ago. On the morning of September 11, Ken left a message that said “I love you” twice and “bye” softly, once. Ken, There are only three of us now, and each day that passes we miss you more. We feel your presence everywhere and wonder how on earth this could have happened. Life continues somehow, and I am trying to make the decisions for our children in a way that would make you proud. I love you always honey, and I miss you so much.
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Ivan Vale Date of Birth: May 9, 1974 Department: Desktop Support I met my future husband, Ivan (who I never paid any attention to because he was so skinny), through my brother Walter. Ivan was my brother’s friend from Automotive H.S. who used to come over to our home after school to hangout. The last time I saw Ivan was at their H.S. graduation in 1992. Five years would pass before a chance meeting on March 6, 1997. My cousin Luis and I were walking around 34th Street waiting for my brother when I see a familiar face walking towards me. He didn’t recognize me but I recognized him and when I called out his name he just gave me a look that said “who the hell are you and how do you know me?” so I responded to his look “Walter’s sister”. When my brother finally showed up the three of us went to dinner and spent the night drinking and reminiscing. We quickly exchanged our numbers and swore never to lose touch again. During the summer Ivan and I would go to the beach every weekend with our friends and then eventually just the two of us. I found myself falling in love with Ivan with every passing day. I couldn’t believe that everything I had ever wanted in a man was in front of me all those years. He must have known it too because in November of 1997 we were engaged and then married 8 months later. Ivan, I love you still and miss you dearly. My soul mate, you have my heart forever. Your wife always, Lucy
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John Damien Vaccacio Date of Birth: April 15, 1971 Position: Municpal Bonds Broker, VP Dear Uncle Damien: I miss you so much and I will never forget you. Even though I cannot see you, I know that you are there and I know that I can always come to you for advice. A lot of times my head tells me to do one thing and my heart tells me to do the other. When you were here and I could see you, I remember asking you for advice and you told me to follow my heart and that’s what I’ve been doing. Everyone here misses you so much. You may not have known this, but you have changed a lot of peoples’ lives; even the ones you just met on the street. All of us wonder why God had to take you…I guess you had accomplished all that needed to be done and God wanted you. I guess it was your time, and in time, we’ll grow to accept that. The one thing that keeps me going is knowing that you are in a better place. We will always miss you, but soon be happy knowing that you’re happy with God. “Dream as if you’ll live forever; live as if you’ll die.” “Live your life so that when you are born everyone around you is smiling and you are crying, and when you die you are smiling and everyone around you is crying.” You have done that and we will never forget you. Love, Alyson
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Allen Upton Date of Birth: June 6, 1957 Department: Corporate Bonds Position: First Vice President As Allen’s sister-in-law, I was asked to write something about him for this Memorial site. Allen was the central person to our whole family. He played an important role in keeping our family together. Allen loved to travel and did so often. We were all very proud of Allen and how he reached the goals he had set for himself. Allen was one of the most generous, caring and funny people we have ever had the pleasure to know. He was not only generous with the special gifts, but he was generous with his time. Allen was always very busy because he was a part of many lives, but he always found time to spend with each and every friend and family member. Allen made every person feel special and always had time for sporting events, birthdays, holidays or even those quick phone calls “just to check in.” At his Memorial Service, everyone seemed surprised that they were not the only special people in Allen’s life. That was very comforting for the family because we already knew how special Allen was. It wasn’t often that Allen would express his feelings verbally, but we all knew how much he cared for us and for everyone else he knew. He was an extremely special human being and we feel honored that he was a part of our lives. He was also a very humorous person. We will all miss his wonderful sense of humor and his way of making light of stressful situations. Whenever any one of us was having a bad day, we could always count on Allen to make us feel better. Allen was always there when we needed him and even when we didn’t think we did. He always knew the right thing to say and how to make every situation pleasant. He will truly be missed by many people, but mostly by his family. Allen was a very important part of our lives and will forever be remembered for his special qualities. We will be sure to teach his nieces and nephews about how special he was and how he lost his life to make this world a better place for them.
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Jonathan Uman Date of Birth: February 4, 1968 Department: Corporate Development Position: Managing Director Not often angry and very seldom sad Jonathan was the true glass is half full optimist. With his crazy head of hair and eternal gleam in his eye he enveloped you in warmth and made you feel really special. Johnny was able to change gears so easily from work to home life and back again. Nothing pleased him more than being with people he loved, a good drop of red, a thick grilled steak with Luger’s sauce, great music in the background and a late night stogie. Alex and Anna his two special babies meant the world to him. He cried when they both entered the world and tended to them whenever he was home. He loved to bathe, diaper and play with them. He shared many of their firsts and delighted in their existence. Never once did he take their lives for granted. They are a true blessing and he understood that. He loved Shakespeare, playing in his band, Sunday hoops with his buddies, a good game of poker, a trip to Vegas. He loved his job and the exciting opportunities it offered him. He loved life. So accomplished at only 33. We are so proud of him. Sundays with Jonathan were always special. The day started with a killer plate of scrambled eggs, music blaring through the house, the Times scattered everywhere. He would laugh while trying to read the paper, listening to Alex chatter and Anna scream with colic. Life is good he would say. How good it was. We love you Jonathan, we miss you every minute of the day and we are so sorry that this awful, awful thing happened to you. Love and kisses, your little family,
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Michael A Uliano Date of Birth: September 2, 1959 Position: Options Broker Michael Uliano was my beloved husband and best friend. He was the best “daddy” to our cat Crevice. He adored him and Crevice felt the same about him. It was easy to love Michael. He was a kind and caring man and a good friend. He worked with his best friend Vinny Abate (they had a very special bond), so it was fitting that they died together, along with Vinny’s brother Andrew. Michael loved the outdoors and respected the environment. He enjoyed hunting (bow and arrow), and had a deep passion for fly-fishing, so much that he designed beautiful fly-fishing lures which he wanted to market. He has a website, artie-fishhills.com, where you will learn more about my amazing husband and his dream. Michael was so intelligent, so passionate, so funny (a born entertainer), so special. I love Michael Uliano and I’d like you to love him, he is my hero.
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Walter Travers Date of Birth: May 5, 1957 Position: Bond Broker, Vice President Wally was the best friend, husband and father that anyone could have asked for. His whole life was centered around his family and our lives were centered around him. He was full of life, always happy, generous and kind. He really enriched everyone else around him. He was a diehard Yankee and Giants fan and lived to see all the games. We are lucky to have such wonderful memories of Wally and had more happiness because of Wally than most people get in a lifetime.
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Daniel Trant Date of Birth: May 15, 1961 Department: Munis Position: Bond Trader Dan Trant lived his life one day at a time, always giving the best he could in whatever he was doing. Throughout his journey he has touched every individual he has encountered and thus created a legacy of friendships that is endless. His commitment to each aspect of his life was genuine as he was. He knew how to love another and give of himself like no other. The way he had was most evident in his commitment to his family. Dan’s wife Kathy and children Jessica, Daniel and Alex were the center of his life. When men ask, what they can do for me I say, “be a Father, Husband and Friend like Dan Trant”. I will always love you Dan. Your wife, Kathy (Queenie) At the age of five, my father adopted me. At that time, he signed me up for soccer and basketball. My father has been my coach ever since. My father worked with me on my skills, how to be a good winner, and a gracious loser. He taught me to be a team player and play within the team concept. He stressed to me, time and again, that winning isn’t everything. But he also taught me to work hard, and from hard work, you are always a winner. My dad has been an inspiration to me in many different ways when it comes to sports. When I get upset about losing, he’s there to comfort me. When it comes to understanding sports, he’s there to explain it to me. When it comes to hugs, he’s there to hug me. To me, he is the greatest inspiration of all. Jessica Trant My Dad died on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. He was loved by many people and he loved many people. I remember him as the best husband, the best Dad, the best influence, and my best friend. I know many people are sad that he is gone. But we can still remember him and see him in our dreams, our hearts, and our souls. Right now, he is saying to all of you, “be strong and I will be there right beside you and guide you when you have troubles”. Don’t be scared, because my Dad is in Heaven with all good people, and once upon a time, we will be able to all go to Heaven and be with “Dan The Man”. Daniel J. Trant The best thing about my Dad is that he loves me and he loves his family. He is one of the nicest people I know. He’s always there for me and he is always funny. My Dad is really good at sports. When we went to the Bahamas, my Dad and I slept in the same bed together. We went on a mini cruise on a banana boat. My Dad knows every theme song to every TV show. Whenever we put on a tune, within 5 seconds he knew what TV show it was from and knew all the words to the song. Whenever I needed help with my schoolwork, my Dad was there to help me. The most special times were when I would go to work with Dad. He would give me whatever I wanted because it was our special time together, the only time we could be alone together. My Dad went to all my soccer games that he could. He would help me practice at home. Sometimes, I would dress up and it would make Daddy laugh. He liked when I dressed like Britney Spears the best. I love my Dad and miss him very much.
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Glenn Thompson Date of Birth: June 4, 1957 Position: Municipal Bond Trader Rest in Peace
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