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Neil Dollard Date of Birth: April 29, 1973 Department: Zero Coupon Desk Position: Bond Broker Dear Neilie, We will always remember you living your Hoboken dream… We will always remember how bright you were…. We will always remember your big, broad body and beautiful smile… We will always remember your baseball cap and cup of coffee… We will always remember how much you loved food… We will always remember how you took care of Kristin… We will always remember your dry sense of humor and how you made us laugh at ourselves… We will always remember your random phone calls about nothing… We will always remember how proud you were of your condo… We will always remember your love of sports… We will always remember how you adored Mom and made her so happy with your loving gestures… We will always remember how you became a man and worked with your big brother… We will always remember you, our little brother, our friend, our hero… Always on our minds…Forever in our hearts… Your loving Family
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Dear Neilie,
We will always remember you living your Hoboken dream…
We will always remember how bright you were….
We will always remember your big, broad body and beautiful smile…
We will always remember your baseball cap and cup of coffee…
We will always remember how much you loved food…
We will always remember how you took care of Kristin…
We will always remember your dry sense of humor and how you made us laugh at ourselves…
We will always remember your random phone calls about nothing…
We will always remember how proud you were of your condo…
We will always remember your love of sports…
We will always remember how you adored Mom and made her so happy with your loving gestures…
We will always remember how you became a man and worked with your big brother…
We will always remember you, our little brother, our friend, our hero…
Always on our minds…Forever in our hearts…
Your loving Family
Neil, you were one of my best friends. I will never forget all of the ridiculous things that we used to occupy our time doing. From driving around town looking for yard sales to researching the “best place” to spend New Years Eve. From late night meals to tying each other shoes. You were a one of a kind. I miss hearing your voice when you called me at work. I miss Sopranos Sundays at your apartment. I miss your brutal honesty. I especially miss that Staten Island accent. You are with me every day and I will never forget you.
Neil, Words could never express how our family felt about you. We trusted you with our daughter and never worried when Kristin was with you. You accepted our family even with all its silliness,like Bob’s blue cooler and Mrs Z’s check-in calls. You loved Tyler, Conner, and Arden because you knew how much Kristin did, and that was enough for you. We saw in you a bright, warm and wonderful young man who we hoped someday would be part of our family too! God bless you Neil. We miss you!
All our love, Chris & Bob Ziobro
Dolla Bill, what can I say except for HOLLA….There is no one else in the world who can talk about crys (crystal), P. Diddy, Jay-Z, and your crew from the Slums of Sha-Lin from the 36th Chambers of Death, infamous WU TANG CLAN that made that damn city of yours Staten Island famous…I miss the hell out of you, even when you pissed me off which happened a lot, but you always made a point of telling me how nice I looked whether it was true, or not…We had many a talk about 2 certain people who made us crazy, but in the end you got yours…I am so happy for you…I will miss you forever, thanks for being a friend and ALWAYS there to light a smoke!…LOVE YOU, Dollard!
Neil,
Ever since you left, my life has not been the same.
I miss your smile
-The way you laugh at me.
-The way you fix my hair.
-Your soft lips.
-Waiting for you to come home from work every day.
-Watching you lay on the floor while you watch TV.
-The way your pillow smells.
-You sneaking into the refigerator when I told you the kitchen was closed.
If I knew that when I left Monday morning that I would never see you again, that hug and kiss would have lasted longer. Don’t feel bad about Italy because in my mind we have been there a thousand times. I love you monkey “See you in the morning”.
Neil was a very good person and I am honored to have crossed paths with him. It was always a pleasure to do business with him – never did he get ruffled and out of line. He always had an even laid back type of attitude. I miss him very much. Neil, keep smiling down at us.
Neil,
I didn’t know you nearly as well as all of the people above, but I knew you enough to know that you were a great guy. Through our mutual friends, the gym, and times at Rogo’s, I know that you will be missed.
Take care Amigo and God bless.
Neil was a hard-working, good guy, with a unique sense of humor. He was his own man, and seemed very comfortable in the way he did things. When it was busy, he was moving real fast getting the job done. When it was slower, he would enjoy the camaraderie of his co-workers. He was proud of who he was, and where he came from. I’m sure he’ll be missed by many. I wasn’t sure of his last name, as we worked with dozens upon dozens of people. But, there was only one Neil I thought of, when I saw the Cantor list. I’m real sorry for his friends and family that it was him.
Although only meeting Neil but a handful of times, I remember his generosity more than anything, and I can’t help but to have nothing but sympathetic feelings. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Marc A. Melendez, Cleveland, OH
Neil,
We met before Mike and I moved a block away from you, and once we all lived on Washington St., me, Mike, you and Kristin quickly became the closest of friends. The past year you lived so close to us was too short, but I like to think you gave me a lifetime of memories during that time. You were always so much fun to spend time with and I miss planning all the places we were going to go and things we were going to see. You were always able to make me laugh and were so interested in my life and how I was doing. You were one of the most generous and caring people I’ve ever met. No matter how many times you came over our apartment during the week, you were never empty-handed. This is how I’ll always remember you – with a heart as big as your smile. Thanks for showing me how to love life so much and for being an amazing friend to Mike – we miss you tremendously. There will always be a special place in my heart for you. I know I’ll see you someday and that you’ll have tons of funny stories for me. Until then, know your spirit is with me every day. I love you and miss you.
Although I never actually met you, Neil, I feel like I knew the kind of person you were through all the kind words that your friends spoke of you. I remember one day Meaghan and I were in Hoboken and she wanted to stop by your apartment to say hello. She said, “You have to meet my friend Neil, he is one of the nicest people I know.” You weren’t home that day, and I never got the chance to stop by again. Even though you didn’t answer your door that day, I can easily imagine what a wonderful person you were. Everyone is blessed to have known someone like youself.
Neil, I know you are alright now. You are safe. Even though we only met once or twice you were always so kind and nice. I know you and Jason DeFazio are together – two angels looking down over us now. My heart goes out to your family. I feel truly touched that I had one chance to meet a beautiful person like you. All my love for you and your family.
Joanne
Hey Neilie (aka beanhead)…
I know you’re out there – always and forever – our angel. We might not have been as close as we had been in the past but you were always there for me when I needed cheering up or wanted to share some good news. The last thing I told you was of my recent engagement and you, as usual, made me laugh with the remark “I have to meet the guy who is going to marry you!”. You will be missed forever – I cry a lot over all those who lost loved ones but you were the most special. I will always love you and you hold a very special place in my heart! My prayers to ALL the family and friends mourning you! God Bless! 🙂
Neilly, you were a good friend and I will miss you very much. I will miss you coming over to our building for a smoke and just to say hello and your silly e-mails you used to send. We miss you and will always remember you and your smile.
Neilie,
I remember the night I met you. You and Billy were moving to Hoboken in two weeks and you were so excited. I remembered seeing the apartment for the first time and how proud you were of it. I remember the three of us having so much fun together there. I remember all the great times we had “exploring” all the bars in Hoboken and eating at all the restaurants. I remember us all going rollerblading (the funniest being your first time). You were in as much safety gear as you could fit on your body which in your case turned out to be a good idea as you went flying down one of the hills. It was the funniest thing. You were waving your hands in the air, scared but still laughing and smiling, like you always did. Even after you used the iron picked fence (sticking into your stomach) to stop you, you still came up laughing. You were a great person to be around Neilie. You always made me laugh and you listened to me cry. Thank you for some really sweet memories Neilie. You’ll always live in mine.
Love,
Erin
HON! I first met you twenty years ago when you were just the pain in the butt little brother of my friend Pete. I saw you grow through your awkward teen years. I was held resposible for corrupting your youth with my bizarre Super Bowl Parties in your basement. Obviously you weren’t too affected, because eventually you became a fine young gentleman. I regret not being able to spend much time with you during your adult years.
I’m glad that Tom Video and I were able to help you get your Condo. You touched my life and I am proud to have known you.
“Where do I go from here and who will walk with me, there are many who know me and many I hold dear, but none that knew me as you did. You knew the many me’s that came to pass, but sadly you will never know the one who scribes this passage. I sit here with a tear in my eye and a smile on my face thinking of you and I pray your hand is on my shoulder so that you may know me as well as you did when you left. I await the day we meet again with great anticipation but until then old friend I will remember!”
A poem for Neil, who I loved very much:
“Behold the Empty Place”
by Eugene S. Hunt
“I called my God in question
Lord, how can this thing be?
To let the wicked woodsman
Cut down this precious tree
Thou could have took an older tree
That wind and time had worn
Why take this young and perfect one
That never fruit had borne?
On whispering wings of silent thought
My God then answered me,
Who told thee that the Woodsman
Had harmed our perfect tree?
I’ve had this tree transplanted,
Removed it from thy face
Look to where the young tree stood
Behold the empty place.
Yes, I have land more suited
For such a wondrous tree
And one so full of promise
I wanted close to me.”
Neillee Boy,
As I sit here & write this I want to pick up the phone & call you so you can make me laugh. I can’t remember a dull moment, even though the details are sketchy for obvious reasons. Whether cruising in the Skylark or at your Hoboken crib, I always laughed. I’ll always remember you and keep your memory alive. You left quite an impression on all of us.
Dear Neil,
I sit here and wonder why such a good person was taken away from everyone that held him so dear. You were too young to be taken, but as they say only the good die young. You may not be here in the physical sense, but you will always be here in spirit. Just reading all the tributes written about you, proves just that. You will never be forgotten. I pray that your family and friends will somehow survive the loss of someone so kind, so funny and most of all so strong in character. God bless you and your loved ones.
Neil, I miss knowing that you were here, I miss the days that you and Larry were around my house, I can’t believe that you and Larry will never grow old together, see each other’s children, tease each other’s wives but most of all I’ll miss you always telling me how good my meatballs were. I am so sorry that you are not here. Love, Carolyn Toto
Neilly,
I want to thank-you for making it fun to work at Cantor. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your transformation from a tough talking Staten Island blue coat, who barely knew the difference between a stock and a bond, into a good broker, solid person, and integral part of the successful Cantor zero desk. When you set your mind to take the series 7, there was never a doubt you would crush it.
Neil, you always made sure you were surrounded by laughter. Whether you were telling embarassing stories about yourself or playing a joke on one of your friends, it didn’t matter as long as your audience was smiling. When a situation arose that people found too uncomfotable to talk about, you were sure to instigate a discussion regarding the sensitive topic.
I will never forget your robust, unique belly laugh. I will never forget how much you loved your family. I will never forget your MVP status at my Vegas bachellor party. I will never forget your infamous footrace with Amy. I will never forget your new party sweater with the retractable sleaves. I will never forget your huge heart.
I miss you Frankenberry.
To my old friend Neil, I can’t believe you’re gone. Somehow you always brought a smile to my face. You will truly be missed. Although I can’t “grab a six pack and meet you at Midland”, we will meet again…one day…soon. My prayers are with you and your family.
Neil,
It took me a long time to write something because it is so hard to comprehend what happened. I know that you are with Jay now and I pray that you are watching over us. You always made me and Jay laugh and I thank you for that. As much as you teased Jay, I know that he loved working with you. I wish I got to know you better but I am glad that you got to attend our wedding with all of the other Cantor guys in June. I know that you all had fun.
Through this terrible tradegy I got to know your family and they are wonderful people. I can see now where you got your wonderful personality and big heart from. I can’t wait till the day where I will meet you and the love of my life Jay again.
Love, Michele DeFazio, co-worker’s wife and friend
Hey Baby, I just wanted to let you know that I miss you very much, you were like a second brother to me, although you were going to marry me someday(haha). You always knew how to make me smile. You were one of a kind. I will never forget you Neil, you were the best.
Neil:
I just wanted to say how much you are going to be missed. You are a sweetie. The only guy that we hung with that actually opened doors for us- Total Gentleman- I will never forget the Club Bay days and the fun we all had.
Me, Gina, Linda and Nikki went to Larrys house for a barbecue last month and the only thing missing was you —
Larry trying to barbeque!!! It was very funny!! But we all said you were there with us!! I will save a dance for you at Brett and Donna’s Wedding!!
I know you are in heaven with all the other angels. Always in my heart.
Love always,
Tricia
Dear Neil,
They finally found you, and we get to take you home. There is a sense of relief, yet it’s so hard to accept what you and all of those innocent people suffered. You were our youngest and we couldn’t protect you. We’re so sorry.
Pete said that your phone call to us Monday night was a gift. How I wish you had come to Italy with us. I hope your soul has gone to Chiavari with Pop.
How we miss your teasing and fun-loving spirit Neilie! That laugh. Those phone calls–especially when you were on your “soapbox”. Seeing your latest look from Banana. We’re so proud of the great young man you had become. We will make you proud of us by honoring and remembering your spirit. We will always love you Neil. Someday we will be with you again. And what a reunion it will be! The bonds of love are eternal. We’ll be together again. Until then, we’ll carry you in our hearts.
Forever Your Sister,
Megan
Neil,
I just wanted you to know I did not forget you.I remember you on the desk and the funny stuff you would pull.Like the shakes you and Mike would drink.And of course the “ROCk”.You did great for your self through the years.You just went to young.
DEAR NEIL,
AS I SAT IN FRONT OF THE TV ON SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2002, I FOUND MYSELF CRYING FOR ALL OF THOSE WHO ARE GONE, BUT ESPECIALLY FOR YOU. I WAS UNABLE TO GET UP UNTIL I HEARD YOUR NAME & OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS I FOUND MYSELF WONDERING WHY IT WAS SO IMPORTANT TO ME TO HEAR YOUR NAME ANNOUNCED. I THINK MAYBE IT’S BECAUSE I STILL CAN’T BELIEVE YOU’RE GONE. IN HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE WE WERE A PART OF EACH OTHERS EVERY DAY LIVES. WE WERE THERE FOR EACH OTHER IN GOOD TIMES & BAD. BUT AS WE MOVED FORWARD IN LIFE WE DIDN’T SPEAK AS OFTEN OR SEE EACH OTHER AS MUCH. HOW I REGRET THAT NOW. BUT WE HAD A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP, YEARS COULD GO BY & WHEN WE MET AGAIN IT FELT LIKE JUST YESTERDAY WE WERE HANGING OUT IN MIDLAND OR CLUB BAY, OR WATCHING 90201 IN PARTY TIME PIZZA OR EVEN JUST IN MY MOM’S HOUSE. I SEE YOUR FACE EVERY DAY IN MY WEDDING PICTURES IN MY ROOM & IT’S SO EASY TO PRETEND THAT YOU’RE STILL A PHONE CALL AWAY. BUT THE TRUTH IS YOU’RE NOT & I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THE FRIENDSHIP & LONG TALKS WE HAD. YOU WILL FOREVER BE MISSED.
YOUR FRIEND, GINA
We were only your neighbors downstairs. If I could say something to you now it would be this: There was no reason for you to die. None. I stood shaking, frightened, as I heard the news of the towers’ collapse. But mine is nothing compared to the fear you must’ve experienced as the mortal circumstances revealed themselves to you and your colleagues. Every moment of my recollections of 9-11-01 I try to see through YOUR eyes and YOUR emotions. I am hoping that you did not feel frightened, hopeless, lonely or feel any pain, but I am afraid that would’ve been impossible. This cruel injustice lingers with me constantly and is the kernel of my grief. You should be living now, still walking down the same set of stairs at our apartment building, going to work, and making noise on the weekends 🙂 . We were only neighbors, but I will see the humanity of 9-11-01 through your eyes and your feelings for as long as I live.
Neil, I wrote you a little poem:
I think of you every minute of everyday
The funny things you would always say
You were ripped out of my life, and taken from your own
Now I know how it feels to be alone
I will never forget your warm hug and soft kiss
Your generosity and tenderness will always be missed
All of our dreams that will never come true
Dreaming with someone else, I don’t think I can ever do
Everyone says time will heal
I feel like SCREAMING, saying “Well I guess you didn’t know NEIL”
I made a list of SOME of your qualities that I wanted to share with people who didn’t know you: Lovable,strong,gentle, passionate,romantic,giving, intelligent,sarcastic (in a good way), funny, and always concerned about what I was thinking and feeling. I love you honey, and will never,ever, ever forget you and the GREAT times that we had, I wish you were here with me, to tell me that everything will be OK, I can’t wait to see you again!!!!
Peace
Well buddy you would have been thirty today man I still can’t believe it. Neilly boy we had some great times and so many laughs and I feel so cheated that it is over. Life is different now and as I sit and drink your Birthday beer I just can’t find the right words, I don’t want to get up and take a break though because if you are here you’ll do something to my drink.
HAPPY BIRTHDAT HON!!
Dear Neal,
I am so sorry it took me so long to get here! There has not been a day that has passed, that a thought of you has not entered my mind. Your name seems to enter at least one of my conversations, always. Kristin, is forever talking about you, and the things you did or said, as though you are still here with us all the time. It always begins with tears, and ends with us laughing. Know that a part of her was taken with you. Kristin is still searching for you…and I hope that someday the two of you find one another. I was looking through some old pictures last night, there was a picture of you Kristin and I when the two of you came to see my new apartment, and I cooked dinner for us. NOBODY wanted a second helping (I am not a very good cook) …but you had two. That is what we loved about you. That dinner was one of the many wonderful times I will remember. You were wonderful with my children, and they talk about you often. You will always be part of our lives, and our conversations. I do not want them to ever forget Aunt Kiki’s boyfriend, Neil. We miss you and love you. Thank you for being part of our lives, it was a pleasure.
Love kimmy
Dear Neil,
I miss you SO much!! There are so many things that I want to tell you, so much in my life has changed since you left me. I am now working in
New York, I know how much you loved the city and every morning when i’m coming in, I know you are so proud of me. I finially ate oysters again too!! I love you SO MUCH honey, and think of you about 100 times a day. I recently saw some pictures of us that I haven’t seen before that Pauline found and you look so happy. I’m so used to seeing the same pictures, and to see different ones made me very upset. Thank You for all of your advice you have given to me, you made me see that I can do anything I put my mind to, I promise you, that I will not disappoint you. I enjoy the sunflowers everyday….thank you!!! I’m always thinking of the phrase you used to tell me at least once a week…”Life is what you make it”, and your right! Can’t wait to see you again, dreams are ok for now, so don’t stop coming to me… I love you monkey, Kristin
Hi Neil,
I’ve come to talk to you today, because i’m having a really bad day, and I wish you were here to tell me that everything is going to be fine. I’m so miserable without you…some days are good, but most days are bad. Why did this have to happen? You were my rock, and without you i’m nothing. Time will heal is the worst phrase i’ve ever heard..it’s so untrue! Everyday is just like the one before, nothing ever changes. Please tell me that things will get better..they just have to! I love you!
Merry Christmas Neil.I feel so proud that you are my brother and I miss you more and more as time passes by.I know you are with me in spirit.
MY PRAYER’S ARE WITH YOU ALL. MY BROTHER TOMMY LOVED NEIL….. I KNOW NEIL,TOMMY AND JASON WERE CLOSE AND I KNOW THEY ARE TOGETHER KNOW IN HEAVEN.. AS TOMMY’S SISTER I STILL CANNOT ALMOST FOUR YEARS LATER BELIEVE IT HAPPENED AND TIME HAS NOT CHANGED IT FOR ME.. I KNOW THE PAIN YOU ALL FEEL, I SEE MY PARENT’S PAIN, MY BROTHER’S PAIN, MY SISTER’S PAIN MY CHILDREN’S AS WELL AS MY OWN, I PRAY FOR NEIL EACH AND EVERY DAY ALONG WITH JASON AND TOMMY. TOMMY COMES IN MY DREAMS AND I AM HAPPY TO HEAR NEIL HAS BEEN IN YOURS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL AND MOST PEOPLE WILL JUST NEVER NEVER NEVER GET IT…. I THINK ONLY THE FAMILIES GET IT AND MAYBE THAT IS OKAY. LOVE AND PRAYER’S KATHY CAHILL-PSIROGIANES
Hi Neil,
Well it’s been 4 years since you have been gone and not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. You will always be in my heart. I now work downtown a few blocks from the WTC and I feel at peace when I walk the streets that you walked everyday. I still miss you and wish I could talk to you, alot of things have changed in my life and I know that you are happy for me. I am finially at peace and can wake up every morning and smile. I want to thank you for being in my life, you made me a better person. Love always, Kristin (i’ll always be your girlfriend)
Was at Ground Zero 4th anniversary Sun 9/11.Missed you very much,especially down in the pit, one last time before they rebuild.I kept touching the footprints of the North Tower with my sneakers in sadness and frustration.Your life was so much more enormous than any stupid terrorist act.I hope you’re doing well,my dear brother.Our family deeply misses you every single day.
Dear Neil,
Five years have passed since you were taken away from everyone that loved you. I pray for your family and friends everyday and hope that they have found some peace with all of this. I just wanted to write to let you know that you will never be forgotten and will always be in my prayers.
Danielle
Hi Neil,
Happy Birthday, you would have been 35 years old today 4/29. Thinking of you and hoping that your family is doing well.