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Seamus Oneal Date of Birth: May 5, 1949 Position: Manager of Customer Integration, eSpeed We lost a wonderful father when the World Trade Center collapsed on that horrible day in September. He was 52 years old, and Manager of Customer Integration at eSpeed. Dad was so vibrant and full of life; he always talked as if he would live forever. Working for Cantor Fitzgerald was like a dream come true for him. He was so proud of his office, and loved introducing us to all his co-workers and showing us the fantastic view. He had as many careers as such a multi-talented person could expect to have; he was an actor, social worker, an officer in the military, and a composer of beautiful choral and symphonic music. But most important to him was his relationship with us, his children, and to us, he was a great dad. We always knew how much he loved us. He didn’t like ending phone conversations without saying so. We could tell him anything, and he would not judge us. He believed in each of us as separate, unique individuals and was constantly encouraging us to be the best we could. He wanted us to be happy, and was content to let us choose our own paths. We knew he worried a lot about us. We tried to let him know that everything would be okay, that we would be okay. He would always promise us that he would live until he was 106, and we believed him. We never imagined that we would lose him so soon. And as much as he loved his children, Dad also loved his partner, Tom. Tom was one of the most wonderful things ever to happen to Dad. Tom has always been a loyal, caring friend and ally. We are so grateful to him for everything he has done for Dad and for us. We were so unprepared to lose you, Dad. We feel your absence in everything. At family gatherings sometimes there is a pause as we look around, waiting for the missing person to arrive. A moment passes, and we realize we have been waiting for you. We loved the way you laughed, the way your eyes crinkled up when you smiled. Some of our memories are so simple: tickle fights when we were younger, visiting Civil War battlefields, walking around New York together, going out for dinner. Without your voice, our world is so much quieter. When you died, the world became a little flatter, less joyful. Without your presence, we feel a missing link. We miss you, Daddy. We love you always.
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Amy O’Doherty Date of Birth: December 21, 1977 Department: Agencies Position: Broker’s Assistant Amy was as bright and cheery as the sunflowers she loved. At 23, she was experiencing her new life at Cantor and Soho with all the gusto of a young adult her age. She loved her job and the people she worked with at Cantor. She loved buying new clothes and things for herself and me (her mother). I believe she wanted me to be as happy as she was. She was generous at heart, so much so that if I said I wanted something, anything, she would immediately indulge me. I can still see the pleased look on her face when I happily accepted the things she gave me. Her attitude about life was that it should be savored, not just lived and she was teaching me how to do just that. With children, she was a master disciplinarian, gentle, yet firm. She once told me she saw herself having at least 5 or 6 children. I loved being her mother. Recently she had a new “take charge” attitude at home. She communicated to me that she didn’t need a mother in quite the same way anymore. She was taking charge of her own life, making her own decisions, and developing her own independent style. It was a rich and rewarding experience for me to watch. I miss her each and every day. Amy was my only sister and my best friend. She was living the life that was destined for her at Cantor and in the city. It is heartbreaking that I will have to grow old without her love, friendship, and guidance.
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Timothy Michael O’Brien Date of Birth: July 5, 1961 Department: Mortgage Back Securities Position: Partner/Managing Director I loved Timmy from the moment I saw him from across the room (I knew that day I met my husband). He was the most amazing man I have ever known. I loved everything about him! He was so devoted to me and our three beautiful children; we always came first to him no matter what. Timmy had a passion for golf and loved his early morning tee times on weekends at the Garden City Golf Club. He also enjoyed playing at Desert Mountain in Arizona. I will miss looking forward to our days there together. Timmy was a basketball star at Hartwick College and still enjoyed playing the game at his buddy’s gym – that was very special to him! But more than anything, Timmy would prefer to host tennis matches and bar-b-ques in our backyard for all of our family and friends. He enjoyed playing with the children in the pool and warming up by the outdoor fireplace over a bottle of red wine. He loved to relax and enjoy watching everyone having fun and sharing his home with the people he loved. Timmy was extremely generous and kind to all around him. He cherished his friends that he left behind, but I know he also cherished the friends he had with him on September 11th and I am so grateful he was not alone. I am so sad for our children, John, Maddie and Jacie, who may only know from stories how wonderful their Daddy was. I hope and pray they will remember all of the fun things Timmy did with them as the “fun family” and all he tried to teach them in such a short time together. Timmy, I loved your eyes that always seemed to smile, your smile that always seemed to sparkle and your heart that always seemed to glow right through you. But most of all, I love the way you loved me. You are my heart and you are in my soul. I will see you everyday through our children. I will miss you every minute of every day. I have been so blessed to have had you in my life and I am a better person from the love we have shared. You will always be the love of my life! Always, Lisa
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Brian Nunez Date of Birth: March 31, 1972 Department: CX Operations
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Brian C. Novotny Date of Birth: December 28, 1967 Position: Derivatives Manager Brian Novotny was a special person. A brilliant mind for business yet a caring and compassionate person. He was the ultimate competitor and succeeded in everything he set his mind to. If he fell, he got up if he failed, he tried again. He was at the top of his game when he left us extremely successful with work and very much in love with his fiancé Teresa. He was one of eight children, seven boys and a sister. He was the grandson of Irish Immigrants who came to this country to provide a better life for their families. Ironically this great picture of my brother was taken at the top of the North Tower looking out over our great countries symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty, the same scene his grandparents experienced 80 years prior. He was raised with strict but basic values, honesty, integrity, religion and a focus on education. He acceled both academically and athletically through Albertus Magnus High School and LeMoyne College, a varsity standout in Baseball, Basketball and Soccer. He was loved at home and at work as indicated by the 2500 people who attended his remembrance and the 1000 friends and family members that came to pay tribute at his memorial mass. The outpouring of support by neighbors, friends and family has renewed our hope in this world. As we struggle to find anything positive from this situation we migrate to the love and support of others who helped us through this most difficult time. We are truly grateful. Some might say that my brother lived a lifetime in his thirty three years. His zest for life brought him all over the world, always eager to try new things and he always looked forward to what tomorrow might bring. He’s been referred to as hero, a patriot, a victim, a martyr but to me he’ll always be my brother. We’ll never forget his smile, his laugh, his jokes, or his caring touch. We were fortunate to contact Brian on his cell phone three times before the North Tower collapsed. To the end he was calm and confident he would get out. Each call ended with “tell Mom and Dad I love them”, “tell Teresa I love her”, “tell my brothers and sister I love them”, “tell my nieces and nephews I love them”. To the very end he was not thinking of himself but of those around him whom he loved. He was my brother. Brian Christopher Novotny. God Bless you Brian. You will never be forgotten.
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Robert Walter Noonan Date of Birth: April 27, 1965 Position: Coal & Emissions Account Manager ‘Send a Star Up to Daddy’ Each night before bed, Chance Noonan jams his chubby 3-year-old feet into some tight sneakers and scampers outside his home in Rowayton, Conn., to “send a star up to Daddy.” The ceremony starts as his mother, Dana, hands him a sparkler. Picking out what he imagines is his father’s star, Chance then whizzes around his yard like a comet, shouting “Yea, Daddy.” His father, Robert, 36, a broker for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 105th floor of 1 World Trade, never came home on Sept. 11. His wife and child have since gone through boxes of sparklers. “We haven’t missed a night yet,” said Mrs. Noonan. The ache is everywhere. There were 15 pictures of Robbie, as they called him, on the refrigerator alone. When Chance was born, it was his father who tended him at night, charting how much formula was consumed on his watch. When Chance grew, Mrs. Noonan slept in on Saturdays, while Mr. Noonan made the pancakes. And when Chance outgrew his sneakers this year, they put off buying a new pair because his father had wanted to help pick them out. Mrs. Noonan lost her childhood sweetheart as well. When she first caught his eye at Greenwich High School in 1984, he had already been named Mr. May, and was pictured leaning against a goalpost in that year’s “Men of Greenwich” calendar. Girls’ schools as far away as Avon, Conn., had Robbie fan clubs. Dana McGowan, however, won the prize, and the two made a striking bride and groom, her in immaculate white, him in full Highlands regalia. If you would like to make a contribution to Rob’s family please mail your donations to; Charles Angus Noonan, 4 Hawthorne Street South, Greenwich, CT 06831; (203) 570-9075
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Paul Nimbley Date of Birth: August 15, 1959 Position: Partner On September 11th I lost a piece of my heart. My brother Paul. Paul was born on August 15th, 1959 & raised in Jersey City. He was the 4th of 6 children born to Michael & Jean Nimbley. As a child, Paul was always the pleasant one. Smiling all the time. In his adult life the same was true. He had every reason to smile. It started with the birth of his 1st Daughter Jessica (13), continued on to the birth of his 2nd Daughter Michele (9) and then, with his wife Cheri, the birth of his Son, Michael on February 1st, 2001. Cheri also has two daughters (Aishah & Angel). Last but not least-Chiefy Boy. Paul lived for his children and I know on September 11th that was all he could think about. (His Family) If you asked my Brother what his proudest moment was, he would say: Being a Dad & being there when Jessica, Michelle & Michael were brought into the world. I know he shed tears of JOY each time. His family settled in Middletown, NJ. It was there he enjoyed coaching Jessica’s basketball teams, playing golf and going to Monmouth Racetrack. (The simplest things in life.) He lived his life taking care of people. A role he took on too early in life when his own Dad passed away. His winning personality enabled him to create a PRESENCE that will be missed but never forgotten. We all Love you Paul and will never forget you. Thank you for all the wonderful memories we’ve shared. Most of all, the special times we shared on our many vacations. I miss our little talks about life. You would always get a laugh at the way I perceived things. I wish I could hear you tell me-GIRL! YOU’RE A MESS-or hear your voice on a message you left calling me (Muffin). Paul, your winning smile, bright eyes and heart full of LOVE will be missed forever. I know one day I’ll have the pleasure of being with you again and hearing you laugh. Your sister & #1 Fan, Margie
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Troy Nilsen Date of Birth: March 2, 1968 Position: Network Engineer October 5,2002 Troy,You are my strenght and special courage that you count on to be there,you have a thoughtful,gentle way that always says “I care.” A husband’s a forever friend that special someone who you share your fondest dreams with and love your whole life through.To the finest husbands,the dearest of men, the man I would marry all over again Happy Anniversary.I love you Baby forever Happy 5th anniversary.Love you always and forever,your loving wife Jennifer xoxoxoxoxoxox
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Martin Niederer Date of Birth: September 26, 1977 Position: Bond Trader Martin was in love with life! He was excited about his career, his new apartment in Hoboken, his girl Tara. He loved to talk and listen and always made people feel comfortable around him. Martin will always be remembered for his smile and loveable personality. To his family his memory invokes laughter and tears at the same time for you cannot have a memory of Martin that doesn’t cause you to grin. Many people remember him for his athletic abilities and awards. His family will always just remember him as Mart, a little bit insecure about some things, but able to brighten everyone’s day in a special way that only he could. He loved his Mom and Dad and brother Brian, with whom he had such a warm and special friendship. Occasional weekends in Richmond or just the almost daily phone call home to his mom will never be forgotten. Nothing on earth will ever be the same without Martin. He was truly a wonderful young man whose life held such promise and who touched so many people with his special charm. God bless you Martin, you live forever in our hearts.
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Michele Ann Nelson Date of Birth: December 7, 1973 Department: Human Resources Position: Benefits Specialist Michele graduated from Penn State University in 1995, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with emphasis in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. She attended Baruch College of the City University of New York in 1998 and completed courses in Human Resource management and Employee Benefits. She believed that to be a lady worthy of the title, young women must excel in a profession and possess general skills for effective living. Consequently, she enrolled at the New York Restaurant School for Pastry Arts. She will graduate posthumously 12/18/01. Cantor Fitzgerald employed Michele in May 2000 where she worked as a Benefits Specialist. She was very responsible and was usually the first one to be at her desk to prepare herself for the day’s work. She cared a lot about people. She was a humanist who saw the world as her large family. She was blind to color, creed, ethnicity and class. She was a role model par excellence. She died young, perhaps it was God’s way of preventing her from contamination, hence she was called to join her maker without a stain. Her daily philosophy included three times a day, say, “This is the day the Lord had made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.” Lovingly submitted by, Mom
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