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  Christopher Slattery

Date of Birth: December 30, 1969
Department: Portfolio Trading
Position: Vice President

Chris was a “people person.” From the time that he began talking and
walking, he would engage people with his warmth and draw them into his
circle. When he was with someone, they had his total attention; whatever they had to say was important to him. He made and kept many, many friends.

Chris loved his family. He cherished his nephew and niece. He loved
playing with them and buying them many gifts. He loved spending time with all his family, especially on the ski trips where he would be the first one to go down the black trails to see if they were acceptable to the less brave among us. Or, the time the fog on the mountain was so thick, he led the group by clicking his poles so the others could follow the sound. He loved the dinners out on those trips; always glad to try something new such as buffalo or elk. The trips to the beach in Nantucket were special favorites of his – time to be with the family, fly kites, and time to sit peacefully, away from his usual hectic existence.

Chris was generous to a fault. If he thought one of us wanted something, or wanted to go somewhere, but hesitated because of the cost, he was right there offering to provide it.

Chris loved to read. His interests were universal: history, best sellers, fantasy.

Chris loved to golf. He could hit a heck of a long drive. However, when it came to his short game, it was not unusual to see that little white ball fly over the green two or three times. When that happened, as it did on Labor Day, there was usually a break from the next hole in order to provide a cool down period.

Chris loved attending the Giants’ football games and having the best
tailgate parties possible. You could never get there early enough, or have enough food and beer, because you never knew how many of his friends might stop by.

Chris had a wonderful sense of humor.

Chris loved a good party and usually made almost any event into one.

Chris loved to travel.

Chris loved his job.

In our sorrow, we are thankful to know that, although it was tragically
brief, he had a full and happy life.



Linda and Jim Slattery, Chris’ parents
  • Chris covered me from Cantor. Working with Chris was fun — he was a genuinely nice person. He was always cheerful and fair in his dealings. He would go out of his way to ask about me and my family. Whenever we traded with Cantor, because of Chris’s expertise in transmitting files and staying until he knew we had processed the file on our side, we would ONLY trade with Cantor when Chris was in the office.

    But, aside from being a great broker, I considered Chris my friend. Even though I am writing this in January 2002, I still can not believe that he is gone. I will miss Chris’s cheerful and kind face — he was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Rest in peace, Chris, know that I miss you.

    Geri Hom, Client & Friend
  • Chris,

    How I miss you picking up Matt’s line for a quick chat and our get-togethers upstairs at Windows – I know how much Matt enjoyed your company, too. In fact, you two have probably located some fun places upstairs again…Matt and I loved meeting up with you at one of our mutual favorites – Kinsale and of course Met games and hockey games – they just won’t be the same without the two of you.

    Kara and Kelly end their nightly prayers with a special blessing for Daddy and “Daddy’s friends” – Mike, Chris, Carl… I hope you can hear us. (Do you remember when all of you would come over to our home, the girls would have a hard time remembering all of your names and would call each of you “Daddy’s friends”. I assure you with all your pictures up in our house, they know your names now.) Chris, we miss you dearly…Till we meet again.

    P.S. The girls will be learning Irish Step dancing which I know you and Matt would be proud.

    Susan McDermott, Colleague's wife
  • I am a former co worker of Chris when he first started on the street in 1992 we worked together for Kidder Peabody at 2 Broadway in lower Manhattan along with Matt McDermott an Carl Peralta.Chris was a great co worker with a very funny sense of humor no matter how bad my day was going he could always cheer me up my heart goes out to all his family on the 1 year aniversary of this tragedy.May god watch over you Chris

    Robert Villare, Former Co worker
  • I did not know Chris personally. But my friend Justin McCarthy, who worked with him always talked about him….he called him “Slatts” he would tell funny stories of them hanging out at Windows after work, having a few beers, and alot of laughs. Justin also died on September 11th. And I just wanted to send my condolences to Chris’ family & friends. I know that Justin & Slatts are up there together, and that gives me great comfort. God bless you.

    Kariann Marmo, stranger
  • I met Chris once during the summer of 2001. My fiance Justin McCarthy worked on the same desk as Chris. Chris, Carl, and Doug met Justin for a game of golf in Port Washington. Afterwards Justin brought them home and we all went out to dinner together. They were all so nice and polite, and I thought it was especially cute that my two year old son was present and they did not seem to mind when he had a tantrum. Justin often talked about Chris and their friendship and how valuable Chris was for the desk. Chris was down to earth and as I was told by Justin very generous to others. He was very sweet and I was looking forward to them all having many more golf games together. My heart goes out to you.

    megan cromer, Friend
  • My brother Carl is a friend of Chris Slattery. I never had the pleasure of meeting Chris but, I have heard countless tales of the time they spent together. My brother has very fond memories of attending Giants games with Chris and his family. I can not imagine the incredible and divesting lost that you have experienced of an amazing, vibrant young American, son and brother.
    My families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Sincerely, Joan Pannuti

    Joan Pannuti, Sister of Friend
  • Dear Chris,
    On September 11, 2001 I hadn’t seen you in over 22 years; not since you were my third grade student in the Bermingham School in Oyster Bay from September 1978 through June 1979.
    My memory of you as an eight and nine year-old was that of a nice boy; a good, hard-working student; who was somewhat quiet and shy.
    I was glad to learn that as an adult you still loved to read, had a “wonderful sense of humor”, and that even though it was cut short you had a “full and happy life”.
    It’s been five more years now, and I sure wish I could see you again.

    Your teacher,
    Mr. Siegelman

    Richard Siegelman, Chris' 3rd grade teacher, 1978-79
  • On this Sunday morning, I took my two young children to a memorial service and tried to explain to them the tragic losses that we were memorializing from 10 years ago today and the great people that were no longer with us, among them my friend, Chris Slattery.

    Chris covered me while at the trading desk at Cantor Fitzgerald and was one of the truly honest and well-intentioned people in the industry. He coupled that integrity with passion for his work and added to that a good sense of humor and caring heart. Working with him on the trading desk, I always knew that I would get honesty and a best effort. He clearly had all the pieces for what would have been a successful career.

    I’ve waited for ten years to express to the parents of Chris Slattery how much I admired their son, how they should be so proud of him, and how he made a difference that will never, ever be forgotten. Fortunately, others here have already expressed those same remarks and I trust that Mr. and Mrs. Slattery could not be prouder of their son.

    Today, I thought back to the last time that I had dinner with Chris at a downtown Atlanta restaurant – just a few months before his too early passing. Knowing the sorrow I still feel for having lost someone I only knew for a few years, someone with such a promising life and career in front of him, I cannot imagine the sorrow felt by his family and long-time friends.

    I extend my deepest condolences to the Slattery family. May God bless you, Chris. You are deeply missed.

    Jason Lina, Client and Friend
  • On this Sunday morning, I took my two young children to a memorial service and tried to explain to them the tragic losses that we were memorializing from 10 years ago today and the great people that were no longer with us, among them my friend, Chris Slattery.

    Chris covered me while at the trading desk at Cantor Fitzgerald and was one of the truly honest and well-intentioned people in the industry. He coupled that integrity with passion for his work and added to that a good sense of humor and caring heart. Working with him on the trading desk, I always knew that I would get honesty and a best effort. He clearly had all the pieces for what would have been a successful career.

    I’ve waited for ten years to express to the parents of Chris Slattery how much I admired their son, how they should be so proud of him, and how he made a difference that will never, ever be forgotten. Fortunately, others here have already expressed those same remarks and I trust that Mr. and Mrs. Slattery could not be prouder of their son.

    Today, I thought back to the last time that I had dinner with Chris at a downtown Atlanta restaurant – just a few months before his too early passing. Knowing the sorrow I still feel for having lost someone I only knew for a few years, someone with such a promising life and career in front of him, I cannot imagine the sorrow felt by his family and long-time friends.

    I extend my deepest condolences to the Slattery family. May God bless you, Chris. You are deeply missed.

    Jason Lina, Client and Friend
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