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Dennis Moroney Date of Birth: November 7, 1961 Department: Accounting Position: Senior Vice President Charming, funny, adorable and sweet. These are just a few of the words that describe Dennis, the love of my life since I was 17 years old. I was privileged to have been his wife for 16 wonderful years. Dennis was an incredibly loving father to our two children, Elizabeth, age 11, and Timothy, age 9. He was a family man if ever there was one. Dennis’ interests were fairly common- golf, jogging, swimming, coaching soccer, eating out, washing the family cars- but he was certainly never boring. He was always so witty and made us laugh all of the time. Dennis was born in the Bronx on November 7, 1961, but spent most of his childhood in Freehold, New Jersey, along with his parents and six brothers. He graduated from Manhattan College in 1984 and became a CPA. He joined Cantor in November of 1993 and was proud to work there. We should have celebrated Dennis’ 40th birthday this November – an event we planned for all summer- but instead of celebrating, we are crying because we miss him so terribly. Dennis built a wonderful life for us. He filled our days with laughter and happiness. How unfair it is that he will not be here with us to enjoy what he worked so hard to build. I love you Den, Nancy
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Carlos M Morales Date of Birth: February 8, 1972 Department: Logistics Position: Computer Technician Carlos was a lover of music, sports and humor. An avid sports fan, he waited for another chance for his beloved Mets to take on the Yankees in yet another Subway series. He was a devoted son as well as loving brother and doting uncle to his god daughter Olivia. Carlos made friends very easily as he was well liked by everyone. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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John Monahan John was 47 years old, our oldest brother. He grew up in Jersey City in the midst of a large family and attended St. Paul’s grammar school. John was an altar boy and spent many of his childhood days paying basketball in the courtyard, where he cultivated a circle of friends who have remained close throughout the years. John and my other brothers often reminisced about the “courtyard days”, recalling not only the basketball games but also my mother’s unexpected personal appearances. (I think she broke up a few card games!) With many of his friends, he attended Hudson Catholic High School. After graduating in 1972, John went to work for Banker’s Trust in Jersey City, where he later met his wife, Diane. John and Diane married in St. Henry’s Church in October of 1991. They lived in Bayonne for several years where they planned and saved for the future. In 1993 John joined the firm of Cantor Fitzgerald. Shortly after, they began to realize their dreams. The purchase of their new home in Ocean Township was followed quickly by the birth of their first son, Terrence, who will be 6 in November. Terrence is the image of John and possesses many “Monahan” traits, so we’re hoping for Diane’s sake that her second son, CJ (age 3), turns out to be a Kracov (Diane’s maiden name). John called the kids “his buddies”. They were planning a trip to Florida to celebrate their upcoming 10th anniversary. John was a humble and unassuming person. He didn’t wear expensive clothes or own a fancy car. In fact, he preferred not to drive at all. He had little interest in material possession, beyond the basic necessities (which definitely included a golf club and a football). John was the quiet, serious one in the group. He paid attention to every detail and followed all the rules, even when it came to playing a family game of Jeopardy. He always insisted that we play by the official rules. Anyone who broke a rule was immediately disqualified. And so, we affectionately called him “The Commissioner” and unanimously elected him to preside over family activities. John was an avid golfer and a loyal Jet fan. John was completely devoted to Diane, Terrence and CJ. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family, be it a holiday celebration, one of the kid’s birthday parties, a family ski trip, a picnic at the track or just a swim in the pool. Last month, John, along with other family members, flew to New Mexico to attend Corey’s wedding (Corey is John’s godson). John and Diane were coordinating a Monahan family trip to Disney for the fall of next year. On September 11th, one minute after the first plane struck the World Trade Center, John called Diane. He said, “There is a fire in the building. I love you and the boys. I don’t think I’m going to make it out.” I think Diane put it best in her remarks to a reporter from the Asbury Park Press when she said, “He was everything to us and we were everything to him.” Needless to say, there are no words to describe how much we will miss him.
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Franklyn Monahan Date of Birth: November 25, 1955 Position: Trade Support What can we say about the loss of our Frank??? Frankie was the light of our family and our shining star of New York! He was one in a million! He had an infectious laugh that touched everyone and made you laugh until you cried! He was caring and giving. He loved and lived life to the max. Frank was the third of five boys born to Patsy and Matthew Monahan of Brooklyn, New York. He spent most of his adult life in Roxbury, Queens. Frank was the proud father of four children, Matthew, Timmy, Meghan, and Little Frank. He loved his kids very, very much. Frank joined the Cantor family in the mid-nineties and truly found a home. He enjoyed his job and was known throughout as “The Mondo”. He was the comedian and entertainer of the firm. His biggest attribute was his outstanding singing voice. Frank could be seen singing anywhere, even on the New York Subways! He even sang “New York, New York” at Windows on the World for Cantor Fitzgerald’s Christmas Party in 2000! He was a real showman. Frank could also be seen at Shea Stadium where he very rarely missed a game for his beloved Mets!! He was always accompanied by his best friend “Tommy” (my brother). The two could always be seen at many New York events. If there was a game in NY they were there!!! When the news hit our family that our Frank was most likely gone the pain was unbearable. As all of the other families know we were devastated and numb. We could not believe it. Frank’s memorial service was beautiful, and a real tribute. He was said goodbye to in such high profile. Hundreds of people turned out to say farewell. It would have been everything Frank ever wanted and yet nothing he ever would have expected. I was so proud to have been Frank’s cousin. We were all so blessed to have had him in our family. It might have taken two crumbling towers to take our Frank away from us…but not his spirit…he has left a tear in our eye but a smile in our hearts. In closing I would like to share with you the most appropriate card that was made for his service. Frank’s memorial card read: “Grieve not nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as though I were beside you. I loved you so…”Twas heaven here with you”. It certainly was. Thanks for the memories Frank… Your loving Cousin Junie
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Wilbert Miraille Date of Birth: May 19, 1972 Position: Mail Room Clerk Wilbert was one of the funniest people you could ever meet. Everyone who encountered Wilbert would leave him with a smile. Will had a big smile and an even bigger heart. He worked very hard and was always willing to help anyone who needed him. I will miss him immensely !! Wilbert will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Michael Miller Date of Birth: November 30, 1961 Department: Options Position: Bond Trader/Partner We have not written about our son, Michael M. Miller, sooner because it is so difficult to accept the fact that he died. Michael was a joy from the time he was born. He was always so full of life, energy, and mischief too, and as he grew older, all that energy was channeled into sports. He brought so much love and laughter into everyone’s lives. He could be serious too about important matters and always had a positive attitude about life. When a coach from the University of Pennsylvania came to see him in high school, his mind was set, and he was going to that school. And, so he did, they recruited him as a wide receiver. Those years were some of our happiest as well as Michael’s. He made our lives so exciting just being around him. When he graduated from Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania, he went to work and live in Manhattan. He fell in love with the city, but always came home to Milford, CT., to visit family and friends. During his visits, he would tell us about the various people he had met and places of interest he enjoyed. We could visit all these places through his tales of adventure. He was generous with his time and money, not only with his family, but everyone else in his life. The light in our lives has gone out, but Michael will live forever in our minds and hearts. With love, Mom and Dad
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Peter Milano Date of Birth: August 10, 1958 Position: SVP, Corporate Bonds ALWAYS AND FOREVER My life with Peter was filled with a sense of always and forever. Our love grew more and more each day. We fell in love at first sight, and knew that it would continue to grow stronger. We looked forward to each and every day like it was the first day we met. My love for Peter still grows and he will live peacefully in my heart. I look at Peter and Jessica and their courage and love that they’re able to show only means that their father will always and forever help us through. I love you Peter, Always & Forever Patty
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William Micciulli Date of Birth: February 6, 1971 Department: International Equities Position: Senior Vice President and Partner “I love you because…..” We were high school sweethearts, a Cinderella love story from the first day we met. You whispered to me that “there was something special, something different, about me”. You knew at our first meeting, me a freshman, you a sophomore, that one day we would become husband and wife. When you left Staten Island to attend Fairfield University, we were both such heartbroken teens, not knowing what the future holds, but excited to face it together. Then a few days later, a simple stamped index card appeared in my mail at home. All it said was “I love you because…. and you would give me a reason. At first I thought it was sweet and romantic. Then the index cards kept coming each day you were away. You never missed a day. Like you Billy, they were sometimes romantic, sometimes corny, sometimes funny, and sometimes profound. But they always let me know that you cared deeply for me, everyday. I have every single one of them, 167 to be exact. When we were married on November 29, 1996, our life was filled with nothing but hopes and dreams. Billy, you bounded through everyday with an infectious energy. There were nothing but beautiful days and blue skies when you were around, and we all fed off of it – our family, friends, and professional colleagues. But it is the private time that we spent that I will always treasure the most – our many memories at Dunkin Donuts, our first apartment, scraping our pennies together to buy our first house: your absolute awe when we had our first child, (you were sooo nervous, your eyes filled with tears clutching your first born daughter Emily), the absolute love that we shared at that moment when you and I became a Mommy and Daddy; your mischievous antics when you were planning a surprise evening or vacation; your love of anniversaries and holidays and the exhaustive efforts you would put into finding the hidden Easter eggs; and the complete helplessness you felt when our second daughter Sara was born, everything so fast and so sudden, no doctors, just us and the nurses. I know that you would have delivered Sara if necessary. I loved all of your different personalities, playful Bill- KIMBUS, business man Bill, SCENARIO, your alter-ego T.K. BANKS. You and I had so many hopes and dreams. We always had so much fun planning for our future. I thank God everyday for you and for your foresight. It has put me on the right path and helped guide me today for all that I need to do. I know that you are with me each and everyday. I feel your strength. Billy, I love you. There are not enough words that can describe the complete and total loss of your not being here. I will forever be broken hearted. However, I am deeply grateful for every second God gave me with you, for the beautiful life we had, the memories we shared and of course your living legacies Emily and Sara. Billy, I love you because……. You were you.
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David R. Meyer Date of Birth: December 26, 1943 Department: Municipal Bonds Position: Corporate Bond Trader Dave Meyer was a wonderful husband, best friend, father and grandfather. A true friend to many. I can’t believe all that has really happened from that awful day of September 11, to walking and going to so many different places in New York jus wanting to know something. To being told by my brother-in-law, Charlie, after two weeks that I have to face it, that my Dave wasn’t coming home. Planning what I feel turned out to be a beautiful memorial mass and luncheon. So many wonderful family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and even people who just wanted to come, came and then it was over. Some wonderful friends still call and I truly appreciate everyone and thank everyone. The whole thing just shows me more and more what a great guy I had for a husband. Dave is so very, very missed but still very, very loved. Dave was truly “one of a kind.”
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Alan Merdinger Date of Birth: February 13, 1954 Department: Operations Position: Accoutnant My wonderful husband, Alan, enjoyed a quiet life with his family. He was a devoted father to our children, Jill, Mark, and Melissa, taking pride in all of their accomplishments and sharing in all of their hopes and dreams. He always had time for coaching and advising all of their sports and academic endeavors. There wasn’t anything that he wouldn’t do or sacrifice for all of us. We all had a cherished relationship with him, which provided us with wonderful memories. He was the head of our family sharing in all of our joys and helping solve our problems. Alan was the most honest and straightforward man I ever met. I admired his intelligence, determination and strength of character. He always made me feel at ease. Alan enjoyed a sarcastic sense of humor and strong work ethic. He valued honesty and truth. Although he was shy and quiet he had the ability to laugh at himself. Living in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he probably had the longest commute of all the Cantor employees. He traveled by bus daily to Wall Street while listening to jazz c.d.s or reading. He called me every morning by 7:30A.M. from his desk to ay “hello” so we could start the day together. After that he’d either talk to the kids or e-mail each one before tackling his work. I looked forward to hearing him say “Hey Babs!” when he came in the door at night. He never complained that his commute was too hard. Alan enjoyed a good challenge. He was a sports enthusiast and a walking encyclopedia of sports trivia. Priding himself as being health conscious he exercised almost daily. He was working towards a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and enjoyed playing golf, which he studied like a science. Each year plans would be made to golf with his friends at Cantor. We enjoyed quiet evenings together at home, listening to music, watching t.v., going to movies, taking walks, sitting on the beach, lounging by the pool, sharing a golf cart, and being with our children, family, and friends. Alan was more than my husband. He was my best friend. His presence here at home is missed dearly. He will remain lovingly in my heart always and forever.
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