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Marcello Matricciano Date of Birth: July 1, 1970 Position: Manager of Customer Installations Marcello was a loving husband, father and son. He was Wall Street’s biggest fan. I met Marcello when I was 17 years old and he was 19 in the Bear Stearns’ mailroom department where we were both starting our careers. While others read magazines and junk that circulated around the mailroom, Marcello read the Wall Street Journal, NY Times and all of the latest financial information. He was fascinated by Wall Street and couldn’t understand why others didn’t share in his passion. I knew then that he would be successful on Wall Street. He was always the center of attention at family gatherings, sharing his knowledge of the markets. He became his family’s own financial planner and he loved every minute of it. He will forever be remembered to all who knew him as ambitious and someone who stopped at nothing until he achieved his goal. He enjoyed reading, music, soccer, cycling and, boy, did he love his Italian Food! Nothing but the best for him. He loved to read up on all of the best restaurants and best wines. He always made it his business to try the latest and the greatest places just so that he could say he tried it. He looked forward to his weekend rides in Central Park with his buddy Ed where he would work off all of the food he had eaten just days before. Then there is Nicholas. Oh, how he loved his son! He lived his life for his son. He loved the best of everything and never gave his Nicholas or I any less. Nothing could make him happier than Nicholas could. I could not have asked for a better father for my son. Although Nicholas had you for only 4 years of his life, he will remember you for eternity. You made such an impact in his life. He misses you dearly! My love, you were a devoted father and husband. You always managed to make me laugh with your silly and sometimes obnoxious comments. The way you dedicated your life to your family will never be forgotten. We were all very proud of you and I, too, hope to make you proud of me in the way I will continue to raise our son. You will forever be missed by your family and all who knew you. Life as I knew it will never be the same without you. You will forever be in our hearts. Goodbye My Love, until our paths cross again! Nicholas and I will LOVE YOU FOREVER!
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Monthly Archives: April 2014
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Michael Massaroli Date of Birth: June 20, 1963 Position: Vice President of Operations Michael was one of the kindest people I have ever known. He was a dedicated husband, a great father, a loyal friend, and a hard worker. He was well respected by all who knew him. If you had a problem all you had to do was ask and he would solve it for you. He was also a devoted Met and Jet fan. Some of my fondest memories are going to Met games with him and my son Michael. I fully intend to carry on that tradition with my daughter Angelina also. I will miss Michael with all my heart until the day I leave this earth. My only dreams now are of making him proud of me and I long for the time when I can be with him again.
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Michael Marti Date of Birth: February 23, 1975 Position: Bond Trader I met Michael Marti as a Cashier in Edwards Supermarket. He worked there through his senior year of High School and some of his college years. Right away Mike changed my life. Made what was a bad situation working for minimum wage at a supermarket into a fun and humerous experience. That’s the way Mike was. He could turn a bad situation into a good situation with the snap of a finger. For this I will never forget him. He was like the best player on a team. He made everyone around him better. I can only imagine that he did the same at Cantor Fitzgerald. On Saturday, November 24th. I will say good-bye to Michael for the last time. For the first time I will accept that he is no longer with us, but he will always remain in my heart, mind, and soul. I am a better person for knowing Mike and having him as my friend. Sincerely, Cris Italia
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James Martello Date of Birth: October 7, 1959 Department: OTC Position: Partner, Equity Sales Trader Jim Martello loved life. Jim loved his family more than life itself. I want everyone reading this tribute to feel happy for us, those who loved Jim the most, because we had the opportunity to experience a relationship with a wonderful man. I consider myself very lucky to have spent 13 yrs. of my life with Jimmy. I wished for 100 yrs., but I am thankful for the time I did have. Jim Martello was a true friend, a loyal brother, a loving son, a tremendous dad, and a great husband. If you knew Jim you knew his ability to do anything. If it needed to be done you just called Jim. Don’t stop calling on him. We all have an angel pulling for us now. Jimmy lived by this credo: When it needs to be loved…love it, When it needs to be Given, Give it, and when it needs to be Done…Do it. Please do me a favor and add your comments to this tribute page, I cannot think of any better way to keep the memory of Jimmy alive. James and Thomas need to learn as much as they can about their dad, and I can’t think of a better way than your memories. We miss him dearly: his beautiful smile, his signature laugh, his large presence and his good nature.
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Alfred Russell Maler Date of Birth: January 21, 1962 Department: Governments Zero Desk Position: Bond Broker I met Al in 1990 when I worked for Cantor and he and the other “Zeros” had just joined the Firm. I had never met a nicer group of guys in my life and knew early on that Al was the one. He was funny and fun loving. He always had a pleasant look on his face and people were drawn to his easy-going manner. When you conversed with him, you knew you had his complete attention and that what you said would travel no further. Alfred was born in Patchogue, NY. He was educated in the local schools and went on to SUNY Cortlandt, receiving a BS in biology. He went into sales at the DZUS Fastener Company on Long Island. While there he got to travel extensively throughout the US. He went to Australia several times and golfed in Ireland. Later on we shared that love of travel together, visiting many awesome places within the US, Europe and the islands. Al had his Captain’s license and drove the Davis Park ferries for 13 summers. He loved the ocean and it was very fitting that we chose to be married in a beach church on Fire Island in 1993. We have two beautiful boys, Alfred Royce, age 4 and Jack Walker, 9 months. They both have Al’s warm, sunny disposition. Alfred is more soulful, while Jack (so far at least) seems more mischievous. I have every confidence that both will grow up to be fine gentlemen just like their dad. He was an incredible dad. His eyes would well up with tears as he looked at these amazing little people that we had created and he would tell me how much he loved them and me and what a great life we would have. If every child could have a father of this calibre, the world would be a better place. Al was a humanitarian. He bought food for the homeless and often sat on the curbs of Manhattan in his suit, eating with them and listening to their stories. He did “Swim Across America” this summer with Tom Palazzo and raised money for cancer. He gave blood every chance he got. He always helped people, whether it was coming to the aid of someone who fell in the subway and, more recently someone who had a seizure on the LIE. He even put out a couple of fires on Fire Island over the years! Al was a superb natural athlete. He excelled in all sports – golf, skiing, soccer, basketball and volleyball. Our son Alfred has that same knack for athletics. Al so enjoyed hitting golf balls with him, kicking the soccer ball around, swimming and just laughing like crazy. He never pushed, but rather, began instilling his love of these things in his boys. I will do everything in my power to continue this. Al loved the beach and I will never forget the images of he and Alfred running through the surf with those matching muscular legs sticking out of their trunks, digging deep holes and looking for beach glass. I’m so thankful that Jack was with us this summer and the four of us had the chance to walk along the ocean together. We had a fun, busy summer and saw so many people that we might not normally have seen- family, friends and especially Al’s Cantor buddies who are with him now. I take comfort that they are together, even though it is so terribly wrong that they are not with us. Al – there is not a moment that goes by that I don’t think about you and miss you. There is a hole in my heart that can never be mended. But I thank God I had you in my life, if even for so short a time. You have made me a better person and I will continue to honor your memory by raising our boys with the values and dreams that we started together. I find my strength and courage each day because of the special relationship that we shared and in the knowledge that we will all be together again one day.
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Robert F Mace Date of Birth: August 19, 1958 Position: Assistant General Counsel Indelible: You have been taken from us, but you live on in our hearts and memories Each of us carries within a recollection of you that will never fade A little leaguer that wore a Tom Seaver card tucked inside his cap The competitor that always found a way to win, even if it meant changing the rules a bit Of us two, the person whose backside finally broke the yellow paddle The son that mowed down Dad’s newly planted trees on his 1st trip on the riding tractor Playing through the deluge of Hurricane Agnes with running leaps, landing on our stomachs to glide over the pools of water all over the yard Building a baseball diamond with posts, chicken wire and lawn mowers wherever the farmer would grant us space for our “Field of Dreams” Riding our bikes with fury at the sound of Dad’s shrill whistle, knowing that 5 minutes was the limit before time expired for dinner The traveler who took mom on a virtual trip of Munich through the internet The brash young attorney who quips a helicopter trip would close the deal in time The Eagles fan whose voice grew hoarse with each passing quarter The not so handyman whose best work was letting someone else do it The uncle holding his nephew and niece with the love, play and smile of a parent. A would be John Grisham novelist, penning his 1st legal thriller The perennial kid even at 43, hustling off for a week of tennis camp Though difficult to fight the emotion and bewilderment of loss, there is so much more to smile over and reminisce that it dries my tears and nearly makes me chuckle. You will be missed, Rob, my brother, but my images of you are indelible
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Sean Patrick Lynch Date of Birth: March 4, 1967 Position: SVP, Equities Trading “Seanie”, as he was called by his family and many friends, is sadly missed by his parents, brother, three sisters and ten nieces and nephews. He held a very special place in our family. We always looked forward to his coming home and seeing the “Seanie” smile. He loved to play with the kids; he was a fun-loving Uncle. We are all so proud of what he had accomplished and loved listening to the tales of his travels and busy weekends. He definitely enjoyed life. Sean was a thoughtful and caring son. We miss him so much.
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Sean Lynch Date of Birth: July 26, 1965 Department: Interest Rate Options Sean Patrick Lynch was an extraordinary husband and father. We lost Sean two months before our son Sean Patrick, Jr. was born. I know Sean would have done anything to have his children know him, but it wasn’t meant to be. Sean meant so many things to so many people. A compassionate son who admired his parents and his Irish roots, a brother who cherished Farrell, Kieran, Brian, and his sister Ellen whom he truly adored. Sean was an uncle always happy to teach, play and protect his many nieces and nephews, and above all, a genuine friend who didn’t judge them. Sean lived for his daughters Mary and Grace. He was so proud of them. Mary for her enthusiasm to learn and Grace for her overwhelming love of life. Days before Sean died, he bought Mary a T-Ball. Just to see his 3 year-old play would bring tears to his eyes. Sean spent hours teaching our daughters his love of sports. My husband’s life was lost on September 11th trying to provide a better life for our family and I find this so unfair. If you had the opportunity to meet Sean, you would know how special he made everyone feel. Sean never forgot a name and was always eager to hear everyone’s interests. Sean admired his fraternity brothers and I can honestly say not a week went by when Sean wouldn’t share yet another Phi Delt story with me. It has been 4 months since this horrible tragedy took the life of my beautiful husband and his brother Farrell. They were two of the best. I take comfort in knowing they are together. Our family will forever miss Sean’s love for life, laughter and education, his enthusiasm for learning, teaching and story telling, his love of golf, basketball, baseball and football and his tremendous admiration of books. Sean was a man of honor and integrity. He was my best friend and I am so sorry for everyone that Sean and Farrell lost their lives. They had so much to live for. I am proud to have had Sean Patrick Lynch as my husband and father of our children. He was the true love of my life. You are so deeply loved and will never be forgotten. I will wait broken hearted until we meet again. Your wife, Lori
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Alexander Lygin Date of Birth: January 16, 1973 Department: Portfolio Trading-ITD Position: Computer Programmer/Analyst This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to write. Our life without Alex seems so unreal. He was my dream come true, one of the most precious gifts I have ever been given. I remember every detail of his life. Every moment of every day of his life flashes before my eyes like a movie. Bright and talented, he graduated at the top of his class at 15. At 20, he received his Masters Degree in Physics & Mathematics. Our dreams came true when we emigrated from the Georgian Republic to the US in 1994. We were relieved that we had saved our children from war. Making New York our home and starting all over again, we were hoping for a better future for our kids. He was warm, kind and had such high hopes for his future. Alex was to be married on October 20th. When October 20th came around, we held his memorial instead. He loved photography and was recently awarded a press pass for his outstanding work. Our feelings, our tears, our sorrow cannot be expressed with a few phrases. We, his parents and sister, will always think of him as alive. He will always be with us. We want him to know how much we love him and miss him. Alex, we are terribly sorry that we were unable to save you from that hell. We love you and miss you very much.
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Linda Luzzicone Date of Birth: April 25, 1968 Position: Bond Trader Here is our Linda. Anyone that knew her can only say that she was so full of life. There was always a party when Linda was around. Linda grew up in Staten Island, but loved Manhattan. So much that she moved there about 7 years ago. Linda was so funny; she definitely got her sense of humor from our dad. My father would call her with jokes, and Linda was the first to pass it on to everyone else. She especially had a great love of children. She would do anything for them, especially for her nieces and nephews. She would shower them with love as if they were her own children. Linda loved to travel. She especially made it a point to spend time with her family and friends. Most recently over the summer, she would visit her sister in Tennessee and also travel to Canada to spend time with her boyfriend’s family in the first week of September. She had great friends and I know Linda would consider them family. Linda was her happiest in the last few months of her life and she will be greatly missed by everyone.
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