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Antonio Rocha Date of Birth: February 8, 1967 Department: Emerging Markets Tony was a good husband and a good father to his 3 1/2 year old daughter Alyssa and his 7 month old son Ethan. All his clients tell me how he was a good person and how he built good friendships with them. He had a good heart and also a brilliant head. He will be very missed by his family.
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I was fortunate enough to have worked and met Tony while at Garban. He was a very good friend and I will miss him dearly, especially when I am at “Flor del Sol.” God bless him and his family!
Marilyn
I get up every day and I try to make sense of this whole matter
but I seem to fall short. I did not see Tony for awhile but I did speak
with him some time in July and we spoke about the good times we had
in the past. Tony was a great friend indeed a very good friend for some
years and I will miss him very much. Life must go on Marilyn and we will
always remember Tony for what he was a “great person”. I am unable
to say any more.
Tommy Butch
DEAR MARILYN,ALYSSA,ETHAN
1OO WORDS ARE NOT NEARLY ENOUGH.TONY WAS AS CLOSE A FRIEND FROM THE BEGINNING OF GRADE SCHOOL TO THE END OF HIGH SCHOOL AS ONE COULD WISH FOR.I CONSIDERED TONY THE BROTHER I NEVER HAD.SHORTLY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL HE WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO MEET THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE,MARILYN.FROM THAT MOMENT ON I KNEW HE HAD FOUND THE WOMAN HE WOULD BE WITH FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE.UNFORTUNATELY,BECAUSE OUR LIVES TOOK DIFFERENT PATHS,WE RARELY KEPT IN CONTACT.IN MY HEART,I STILL CONSIDER TONY THE BROTHER I NEVER HAD AND EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES.I SINCERELY OFFER YOU ALL THE SUPPORT I CAN BECAUSE I KNOW TONY WOULD HAVE DONE THE SAME FOR ME.ON SEPT 11 2001,TONY WAS TAKEN FROM US.WE WILL NEVER FORGET.NEVER.
TOMAS CARMO,FRIEND
I only had the pleasure to meet Tony and Marilyn two years ago. But in those two years, I saw Tony as a good father and a good husband, spending time with his family and giving them the best he could. I always remember Tony smiling and always enjoyed the time spent with him and Marilyn. He was a very likeable person, you always felt comfortable around him. He is one person that I am sure will never be forgotten!
Tony was more than my neighbor and my friend; he was a guy with a ready smile and a helping hand. Our friendship grew over the last four years as our families forged a deep bond. We shared an open yard and our children shared swings, slides and toys. Tony was a rare individual who could hold a conversation with anyone on virtually any topic and leave that person feeling appreciated and worthy. I miss not only what was, but I find myself lamenting what was yet to be!
Marilyn, you are loved and cared for by so many people. Your children will learn that their father impacted more people and left a greater legacy in his short 34 years, than many people do in double that time. So many people have been cheated by the events of September 11th. Those who knew Tony are at the top of that list. I miss him every day.
It is very hard for me to put in words what I feel. Tony was not only a good cousin; he was a true friend and a good person. Always there when you needed him. We shared very good moments and those moments will be treasured in my heart forever. Tony is always in my thoughts; I never thought that I would be so affected by Tony’s death. My tears are rolling down by face while I’m writing this. Once in a while I look at Tony’s pictures and Daniel goes Tony and I replied yes Baby it’s Tony, he is with the angels now and he just looks at me with those big eyes not really understating the meaning of it. Marilyn I just want you to know that we will always be here for you, Alyssa and Ethan.
Tony will always be in our hearts forever. We love you TONY.
I did not have a chance to get to know my daddy very much, but I loved how he used to let me sleep on his chest all night long. I loved when he would talk to me about fixing things around the house, even though I don’t understand what he was talking about. Most of all I loved the fact that he involved himself in my life and was such a big part of my life, even changing the poopy diapers. He was proud to have a son and I am going to make him proud of me. I love you very much Daddy. I know you will guide me in the right direction.
I miss my daddy very much. I have some good memories with him. I remember how he took me in my bike seat for a ride on the weekends. I remember going to see many shows and movies with my daddy. Most of all I remember my daddy always being there to play with me and to do fun things with me. He played Barbies, he read me bedtime stories and he took me out of the bath and always picked me up and let me close the light with my foot. I will always remember those moments with my daddy. My very last memory with daddy was at Pt. Pleasant, going on the rides on the Boardwalk. We had so much fun. He is an angel looking after me. I love you Daddy.
There is so much I could say but so little I could do and this has been the situation which I have been left with. Tony was not only my brother but an acting father to me. Tony was someone who always found time to do everything and anything and at the same time managed to keep everyone satisfied. I guess that was one of his very best qualities. I love and miss Tony very much and writing this tribute feels more like I’m writing a farewell card. The pain I feel inside is very deep and hard but what I look forward to everyday is to hear the voice of my parents and my sister-in-law and my niece and nephew because if it weren’t for them, I would have no clue on how I would gain the strength to move on everyday. What I would like to say in conclusion to Tony is “Tony I miss you and I love you very much and I will do my best to keep on helping and being supportive to your family and I will keep you in my hear forever until the day we meet again .
From my family to yours I would like to thank all of the gracious people out in our communities who have put such a great effort in contributing to both my family and the other families’ lives which have been affected by the WTC attack and “God Bless You All.”
Dear Tony,
How is it up there in heaven? Down here not a day goes by without thinking of you. I’m still in disbelief at the tragic events that have occurred and I keep asking why you were taken away so soon. Certain things are never said between friends but are understood and you will be in our hearts forever. Fredi and I will take the trip to Africa that we all were planning knowing that you will be with us in spirit. Things will never be the same without you.
P.S. If you saw me laughing, I’m sorry!
Love,
Sonia
Dear Tony,
I wish you were still here to talk about the good times instead of me writing about them in your honor. I’ll never forget PA. and the caipirinhas we had. What a fun night. Next time I have one I’ll be thinking of you. Remember what a great time we had getting dressed up for the Halloween party at the Relic! Remember at the diner afterwards how much ketchup you put on your taylor ham & cheese sandwich. I thought we would need another bottle. How about when you asked the waiter if he had Columbian coffee! I’ll also never forget how neat you were and how much time you spent cleaning your car. Well, until we meet again up above. Their will always be a spot in my heart for you.
Love always,
Marian Galli
Dear friend,
Your presence in my life has caused a great impression. I carry it with me everyday. Everywhere I look there is a remembrance of you. Your passing has not been taken in vain, but has taught us how to appreciate the time that your with someone. The details are important!
Every moment we were together you showed me that it is not how many years we were Friends, but the quality time we spent as Friends. Those moments spent, you made my family and I feel special and loved.
We will miss you, but will never forget you!
With love,
Fred Caballero
Dear Alyssa and Ethan,
Not so long from now, you both will be reading this and other comments about your beloved Daddy, written by people whose lives he touched in many different ways. Although it’s difficult for me to relay how special he was in just a few sentences, suffice it to say that in our 11+ years that we shared on Wall Street, I NEVER heard another person utter a bad word about your Daddy…in our business, THAT is extremely RARE. Your daddy began his career as a bond broker in the early 90’s, and from then, what stood out in my mind was that he was never like any of the others; your Daddy was never driven by money and greed, but by achievement and personal pride in a job well done. As I got to know him, I realized how big a heart he had, what a genuine human being he was, and most importantly, how much he loved you both and your Mommy, too. In fact, even though I hadn’t met you (until recently), I felt like I had from the day you both were born, because your Daddy talked about you ALL OF THE TIME. Of all his accomplishments, you two were his proudest; virtually the others that he had worked so hard on, like the house and his new job at Cantor (building up a new brokerage business from scratch), were driven by his love for his family. He was a gentleman, a true friend, a loving husband, and a caring father. I hope that I can be half the father to my children that your Daddy was to you both. May his memory live on in your hearts forever.
It’s not everyday that you meet a man like Tony. He was my neighbor first, and soon became someone I considered to be a dear friend to me and my family. Tony was kind, considerate, and cheerful.I enjoyed the time’s we spent together very much. I could never express the impact his loss has meant to me, I think of him, Marilyn and the kids every single day. The world will surely be a sadder place without you, but I have a picture of you in my head of the last time that I saw you, you were sitting in the grass playing with your friends dog and looking so much like a little kid that it left a lasting impression on me, and I will always remember you that way, smiling.
Doris Salzberg
My friend Tony Rocha will always be in my mind as someone I liked to spend time with. At work he was a hard-working, professional, fair, and knowledgeable emerging markets broker, perhaps the best in the market. At play he was a funny, friendly, trustworthy friend.
The moments you most remember in the financial markets are those of crisis and stress. I never saw Tony lose his cool, and he always kept a positive attitude and good mood. Never once did I hear him speak a bad word about a colleague or a competitor. He was loved and admired throughout the market.
At the same time, Tony was a good friend and human being. He always spoke of his family, and we spoke a lot about our ancestry as both of us have Portuguese origins.
After work, Tony and I would get together for a racquetball game and a pizza. As for his hobbies, I clearly remember Formula 1 racing was the hobby he was most passionate about, and I enjoyed discussing the sport with him.
I knew Tony for about seven years, and I can still remember the first time we spoke on the phone. At the time I was working at Citibank in the emerging markets desk, Tony was our broker at Chapdelaine. We hit it off great from the first day.
Tony we will miss you dearly.
I DID NOT KNOW ANTONIO ROCHA, BUT FOR WHAT I HEAR AND READ HE WAS A VERY LOVELY AND DEVOTED HUSBAND AND FATHER. MY BROTHER IS JASON’S FRIEND AND WHEN I FIRST MET JASON I DID NOT KNOW HOW TO TELL HIM HOW DEEPLY SORRY I AM FOR HIS LOST. I SAW IT IN HIS EYES THE SADNESS AND THE TEARS THAT WERE THERE. TO THE ROCHA FAMILY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND ALWAYS HAVE THE ANGEL LOOKING AFTER YOU, FOR WHICH THAT ANGEL IS YOU ANTONIO ROCHA. O NOSSO CARRO AMIGO!!!
A year has gone by and I am now faced with September 11 all over again. You are still as much in my mind as you were a year ago. I miss you very much and your children miss you. I now have to move on with my life for me and our kids. I will look at our short life together as a beautiful part of my life. Our children will be my reminder of what we shared. I will love you forever.
Dear Tony, Marilyn, Alyssa, and Ethan,
Tony, you are a friend that is sorely missed. You have showed me in a short time what’s important in life. Your expertise on home improvement and audio electronics are bar none.
Everytime i turn my home theatre on i think of you. Sitting next to you at work made me realize that you are a good human being.
Marilyn, Tony always talked about you and the kids at work. First thing he’d do would be to show me family pictures he was proud of them.
Alyssa, Tony always said how proud of he was of his “little pupinha.”
Ethan, Tony was so happy and so proud when you were born. Live like him caring and passionate.
TONY,
A YEAR AND TWO MONTHS HAS GONE BYE NOW AND NOT ONE DAY HAS GONE BYE WHICH I HAVENT THOUGHT OF YOU. I KNOW THAT I HAVE BEEN THIS STRONG SO FAR DUE TO THE FACT THAT I KNOW YOUR STILL HERE ,NOT PHYSICALLY BUT MENTALLY. SCHOOL IS ACTUALLY GOING GREAT FOR ONCE AND I HAVE ALOT MORE TO LOOK FOWARD TO, THANKS TO YOU.
IT MAY SEEM THAT EVERYONE HAS CONTINUED ON WITH THEIR LIVES BUT JUST KEEP ONE THING IN MIND, THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS EVERY SECOND OF THE DAY AND NOT ONE SECOND GOES BYE THAT WE FORGET WHO AND WHAT YOU ARE TO US, NOT ONLY AS A FATHER ,BROTHER ,SON, FRIEND OR HUSBAND BUT AS A GUARDIAN ANGEL ON ALL OF THOSE WHO TRULY LOVE AND CARE FOR YOU.
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
LOVE YOUR PROUD BROTHER
JASON T. ROCHA
P.S. MISS YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY!!!!!!!!!!! HOPE ALL IS WELL UP THERE …….LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.
LOVE YOUR BROTHER JASON.
Feb. 8/02
Happy Birthday Tony. You are always in my mind. A year and a half has gone by and the pain is still deep inside. I just hope that wherever you are, you are Happy and watching over us.
We love you and always will.
Love,
Cheech, Paula and Daniel
Words can not describe how you touched the lives of all who knew you with your warm spirit and laughter, glowing smile, and love of family and friends. Although time passes, I am blessed with fond memories and thoughts of you that remain with me always.
Hey Tony,
It has been over a year and half now since you have left our side and until today it seems like all has just happened yesterday. Recently Dulce and I have broken up and I feel like I lost the second most important person in my life, it seems like all of my pain and agony has started all over again, I hope that you have seen this and give me the strength to pull through this pain once again. I know that I cant bring you back into our lives but maybee you can help and bring her back into mylife. Thing’s aren’t the same without you here and i just want to thank you for watching over us and for being the best brother in the world. The kids are getting bigger and smarter by the day and the more I look into them the more I see you.We all love you and truly miss you. Until we meet or talk again.
Love Your Brother Jason. 5/23/03.
P.S. Today is Mom’s Birthday, try and make it a special one.
Dear Marilyn, Alyssa and Ethan.
I constantly think about you and the children. I pray every single day for God to give you the strength to continue life without your beloved husband.
Tony was a dear friend, we met ten years ago thru our jobs he was working at Chappy and I was working at Bankers Trust. I remember the first day we spoke we became instant friends. My memories of him are all great. I remember when you were getting married days before the wedding how excited he was. I remember every time you would go on vacation how he would talk about the wonderful times you had. I remember when I was getting married how he told me not to be nervous walking down the long isle of the Basilica in Newark. I have so many memories of him I will treasure them forever. The only thing I regret is that after switching jobs we didn’t speak as much as we used to. Unfortunately, last time we spoke I did not know you were expecting your second child and I believe he didn’t mention it because I was having a hard time getting pregnant. That alone tells you what a wonderful and caring person he was. Now, I have two beautiful boys.
Tony I miss you and look forward to meeting your children. Marilyn I’m here for you if you need a shoulder to lean on.
Love
Diana
9/03
Happy Birthday, T O N Y
Rafaela, Raquel, Goreti and Carlos
8/2/2004
Dear,Tony
I havent seen you in a wile When I heard What happend at first i didnt beleive it but then wen i turned on the tv i started cryin but now i know if you were her you whouldnt want me to get upset now wen people talk about nine 11 i tell them how you were such a great father to your kids and how you were such a great person to eveyone.I just want to say that i love you and i will always love you
Love,your cousin steven
hi tony just wanna say that evryone at home loves you and cares for you very much you are always in our hearts and our minds i love you -steve
Hey Tony, it’s been 4 years now since the day of your departure, and I just stopped by to say you’re still in my prayers. God bless you.
Your friend
2005
Merry Christmas Tony.
Forever in our Hearts.
Raquel remember at 7:00am:
Dad, today Tony makes 40 years.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TONY
You are always in our hearts.
We will never forget you.
Rafaela, Raquel, Goreti and Carlos
8/Fev/2007
Raquel remember at 7:00am:
Dad, today Tony makes 40 years.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TONY
You are always in our hearts.
We will never forget you.
Rafaela, Raquel, Goreti and Carlos
8/Fev/2007
Tony not a day goes by when i dont pray to you. I know you are always watching over everyone and i know you can listen and hear all of us. i will never forget you and neither will anyone els. say hello to grandma for me tell her i miss her very much as well.
Love always steven
9/11/11
10 years went by, and it seems like yesterday. I still remember your smile and your kindness. We miss you and remember you always.
Love you
Paula
3/2/2013
I don’t know why but I just had the urge to talk to you, 11 years has gone by since you were taken from us, and your memory is still so alive in my heart. I miss you a lot and just hope that one day we will see each other again. Love you, your cousin
Paula