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Clement Fumando Date of Birth: February 18, 1942 Position: Operations Officer, Foreign Exchange Kathy Fumando was 13 when she met the man who would later become her husband, Clem Fumando. After a 40-year romance, which included 2 sons, Gregory and Stephen Fumando, 2 grandchildren, Brittany and Stephen Jr., Clem was taken away from the people who absolutely adored him. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He worked for Cantor for 11 years. He will always be in our hearts. We miss him and love him.
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To the Fumando Family,
Clem and I worked together from ’95-98. Everything I know about foreign exchange and a great deal that I know about life is from Clem. To say he was an asset to our team is a huge understatement – he was the guy that I (and everyone else) looked to whenever advice was needed. His love for his family was greater than life itself. He cherished the trips to Atlantic City with his wife and Mom. He spoke endlessly about his boys – did he ever enjoy every minute he spent with you guys – especially bowling! His grandchildren were his pride and joy – did you ever have Grandpa wrapped around your fingers! I know all of this because Clem spoke of all of you so often and with such pride we all felt part of the family. My prayers and thoughts are always with the Fumando family.
Clem – On Sept 11th I was praying that you were on vacation or at Atlantic City with the seniors. I still cannot believe that you are gone. You know how much you mean to me and how much of my career is due to the education you gave me. You are simply the best and I miss you very very much.
With much Love and Sadness,
Craig
Grandpa as you were know to your co-workers at Cantor. When they made you they broke the mold. Clem you were such a warm and friendly person. Everyone who came into contact with was always felt welcome. I remember the night of Jan. 2002 when there was a prediction of a major snow storm heading to the NY area. You and I shared a room together I never laughted so hard in my life. I feeling a bit sad because I had to leave my kids to stay overnight. But you put me in a great mood; just by listening and your way of putting words. Thank You Clem for that wonderful experience. Clem always spoke very highly of his family especially his granddaughter Britney. He loved her so much that words can never say. He love all his family; but Britney was his favorite. Clem I know you are looking over everyone up there. To the Fumando family my heart goes out to you all. Until we meet again Clem; I’ll be missing you!
To Kat, Greg, Stephen,
As you all already know Clem was so much more than a co-worker to me, he was my teacher, my friend, my family. Everyone at work called him “Grandpa”, but he was more like “dad” to me. I miss him every day. I miss his knowledge, his advice, his warmth, his calls to say goodnight at the end of the day, I miss it all. Clem was so devoted to his family and he adored you Kat, he always said such wonderful things about you, and never forgot a birthday or anniversary, even if he did recruit me to pick out your cards (a little secret we thought you wouldn’t know!). Please always know that my thoughts are with you all always and Clem will forever be in my heart, thoughts and prayers. There isn’t another person who can fill the space that Clem left behind in my life. May God bless you all.
With Love,
Carol
I met Clem in May of 1993 he was so kind and helpful to me. He worked with a girl name Carol and we all became good friends. He use to talk so much about his wife and how he loved her so much. He was so excited when he became a grandpa how he love his granddaughter and how smart she was, he use to always have a new story to tell me about her. Then came the pictures with Britney with hats and outfites she would go with her grandma to buy. I found that so beautiful that I couldn’t wait to be a grandparentsas well so I could feel the joy that it brought to him. Then a new story came when his grandson was born he use to tell me that he was going to be a quarterback because he was so active that he knew his grandson was going to be somebody famous when he grew up. I know how your family is feeling because I, too, lost my older son on that day and all my co-workers. My prayers go out to his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure knowing him. Clem, you were a great friend and I do appreciate what advice you gave my son. Until we meet again.
With much love,
Alicia LeGuillow
Dear Aunt Katherine,
I feel your pain on what happend to Uncle Clem. He was a great person all around to everyone. He was also a very funny person and all my precious memories of him will stay with me and I will never forget him but I will think about him as the days pass and they will still go on.
All my love, Morgan Stephanie
Dear Aunt Kat,
I wrote this poem a few months ago and have yet to give it to you. I was always afraid it would cause you to be sad at a time when you least needed it. When you told me about the web site I thought it would be a perfect place to share it with you. Aunt Kat, you know Clemmy and I love you very much and words can not tell you how we feel about you and Uncle Clem. I see so much of Uncle in Clemmy…If our marriage is as half as good as yours we will be blessed. The two of you have something special and nothing will ever change that.. To say we will always be here for you is an understatement whatever you need…you know the rest..
SEND US AN ANGEL…
ONE THATS GENTLE AND KIND
I KNOW YOU HAVE MANY
HE’S NOT HARD TO FIND
SEND US AN ANGEL…
WHO LOVES MUSIC AND HIS WIFE
SEND US AN ANGEL
TO REMEMBER FOR LIFE
SEND US AN ANGEL
WHO HAS FLUFFY WHITE WINGS
ONE WHO LOVES CARDS
AND PUTTING TOGETHER MODELS AND THINGS
PLEASE SEND US OUR ANGEL
NO NEED FOR A MAP
I KNOW YOU CAN FIND HIM
HE’S THE ONE TAKING A NAP
I KNOW YOU MUST NEED HIM
BUT JUST TAKE A PART
YOU KEEP HIS SPIRIT
BUT WE’LL KEEP HIS HEART
ALL MY LOVE EILEEN
Dear Aunt Katherine,Greg,& Steve,
No words can ever express the love our family had for Uncle Clem. He was definitely the greatest. To know Uncle Clem was to love him. He will deeply be miss but never forgotten. I will hold all my memories of him very closely. I will always be here for you guys no matter what it is you need, for I know that if I ever need any of you, you’ll be right there. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!! Uncle Clem you will always be remembered never forgotten. Love, Yvonne
As I sit here pondering over the words that describe clem,He was a great guy.We went out just about every Friday Night for Supper with our wifes. My wife Rae grew up with Clem & Kathy and we became good friends Clem and I.When i did something wrong he would say to me “You Turkey”.I miss Clem and our Friday Nights out.I know your in good hands, We will meet again and Continue our Friday Nights. We love you and miss you.
Jimmy & Rae Tucci
KATHY, IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH YOU AND TO SEE YOUR TALENTS THAT YOU HAVE, YOUR STRENGH THAT IS SO STRONG THAT I CRY FOR YOU THIS YOU KNOW. I HAVE NEVER MEET CLEM IF HE WAS ANYTHING LIKE YOU THEN HE WAS A TRUE GEM AS WELL AS YOU WERE HIS JEWEL. THIS YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE TO HOLD DEAR TO YOUR HEART. KATHY, I’M SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I BELIEVE THAT THE GOOD LORD WON’T GIVE US ANY MORE THAN WE CAN HANDLE. KATHY, I LOVE YOU FOR ALL THE LAUGHTER AND THE TEARS THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN ME.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE DOGGIE AND CAT
KATHY THE CARETAKER
Sept.11 is a day nobody will forget, especially my family. Our loss is great. We will miss u so. To my Uncle with a personality all his own, has made everyday comments and quotes put smiles on our faces. The greatest of memories is all we have of u now, but they will always ours to have, hold and cherish. For my Godmother, I will love you always and forever. You always make me happy and I know how much u love me. For my cousin Stevie, love u too! So many good times together. Stay strong and keep that stupid sense of humor u have. It is so u! To my cousin Greg, glad I got to know you better and I know you feel pain but you are a strong person. Stronger than you give yourself credit for. It has taken me a long time to be able to write, but I know that you understand my feelings for you all. I am thankful to have a family that pulls together and stays so tightly together for each and all. It will always be that way for us. Thank God for somethings. Always in my heart…
Love, LisaMarie
Dear Dad,
You never know how much you miss someone until they are gone. It holds true. I miss you very much. If I could I would erase that day in history. I felt so helpless looking out my office building and watching those towers crumble. Knowing the whole time you were in there and I couldn’t save you. Until we meet again, Rest in Peace, Watch over my family and me.
Mom, I could never replace what you lost that day. My heart breaks for you. I want you to know I will always be there for you and love you.
I could never repay my family for what they have done for myself, my brother and my mother since this tragedy. I love you all and always will.
Above all I want to thank my wife Theresa. For without her, I never would have made it through. I love you.
In conclusion we all lost a great soul that day. A man who loved his family until the end. Dad, not a day doesn’t go by that I don’t think about you. I will never forget.
I love you Dad,
your son,
Greg
Uncle Clem-
It’s almost nine months now and I still don’t know how to put together the words I want to say. It’s so hard to say goodbye and all the time we had together good and bad may have been taken for granted and now that you’re gone, I can never tell you in person how much you meant to me. I know you are up there looking down on us and I just want to let you know that you are truly one of a kind. On Sept, 11th I rushed up there with only one thing in mind and that was to see you and make sure you were okay. All I can picture that night was hearing you say, “what are you doing up here, you turkey?” (one of your favorite sayings) but the days went on and there was no word. The truth of the matter is that I still find it hard to believe you’re not with us anymore. I am glad that I have the memories to always remind me of you and no matter what no one will take that away. Although you can never be replaced, we are all taking good care of Aunt Kat. I know you are watching over all of us and I just want you to know that I love you and miss you every day that goes by. Till the day we may meet again and we can be together you are in my heart, mind, and prayers. Rest in peace and even though it’s hard I must say goodbye for now. To Aunt Kat- there is nothing that I wouldn’t do for you and I love you and I hope to ease your pain somewhat and if ever you need a shoulder to cry on or someone to take you to Englishtown, I want you to know I am there for you. To Greg and Steve- in this time of need we really came together to become one big family and just know that no matter what I will be there to help.
Rest In Peace, Uncle Clem
Love always,your godson Clemmy
To Clems family
Thank you for adding this tribute it is so wonderful to put a face to a voice.
I used to speak to Clem everyday on the telephone as I used to worked in the Cantor London office. I so used to look forward to our phone calls – Clem always used to make me laugh, that booming, kind, deep voice reminded me of my own Grandfather, your loss must be immeasurable but I just wanted to let you know my thoughts are with you always. Clem wherever you are – thank you for cheering me up when I was having a bad day – now you really are an angel – told you you were !!
Kind Regards
Zoe Warren
Dear Mrs. Fumando and the Fumando family:
I have been wanting to send my condolences but never knew Clem’s last name until now. My husband George worked with Clem and always spoke so highly of him, that I wanted to tell you how much your Clem was loved at Cantor. George told me how well Clem knew foreign currencies, and that he wanted to learn all he could from him. He loved working with him, and looked up to him so much. I lost George on that terrible day, but hearing stories about him from his co-workers who were fortunate enough not to be there that day is so comforting to me, as I hope it is to you. Our loved ones are at peace, and we can be happy for them. We have their beautiful memories to hold on to.
I wish you all peace and comfort in your memories of Clement.
Clem, you always found a way to get my tail out of the fire at payroll time. Your face was one of the first that flashed in my mind when this tragedy happened. May God bless and smile upon your loving family. I miss you.
Like many people in the London office I spoke to Clem nearly every day on the phone over a six year period. I was lucky enough to meet Clem, Carol & many others when I was holidaying in New York the Christmas of 1998. It was great to finally put faces to names & voices. I miss speaking to Clem & hearing his loud infectious laughter booming down the phone line. I’m so glad he touched my life.
To Clems family, my thoughts are with you & I hope the memories that bring a smile are slowly outweighing the memories that bring tears.
Kind Regards
Kay
OCT 8 2OO2
THROUGHOUT LIFE, WE SHARED SO MANY THINGS THAT WERE HAPPY TIMES. NO ONE COULD HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER BROTHER-IN-LAW OR FRIEND. 13 MONTHS HAVE PAST SINCE SEPT. 11. AS IN TIMES PAST, OUR FAMILIES ARE TOGETHER. YOU WERE AND STILL ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR LIVES. WE MISSED YOU VERY MUCH ON SEPT 30, 2001. WE HAD A MEMERIAL MASS FOR YOU. THE CHURCH WAS STANDING ROOM ONLY. YOU DESERVE THE RESPECT OF SO MANY PEOPLE AND THEY GAVE IT TO YOU. I HOPE THAT WHERE YOU ARE, THAT YOU APPROVE AND GUIDE US IN THIS, OUR TIME OF NEED. THANK YOU FOR THE YEARS WE HAD. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND HELP US ON EARTH.
LOVE CHUBBY
Clem-
Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you.
Working at Cantor with you was a gift. I cannot imagine how much your family misses you since those of us who only worked with you miss you enormously.
I can only hope you are with the rest of the cage gang and that you are keeping them in line – we all know they need that and you are the guy for the job!
You are missed my friend every single day.
Craig
1/3/03
I was visiting my family and friends in New York from Hawaii on Sept. 11, 2001. And was terrorfied that morning, and thought to myself I hope I don’t know anyone in the WTC collapse. Only to find my cousin was missing a few days later. I may not have been close to my cousin Clem, but all the same am affected by his lose. I had visited Clem’s family while visiting, and am glad to have seen them while there. It was nice to reminise about the old days growing up.
I think of you guys, more than you know!
Love, Miss and Aloha..
Cousin John
2/18/03
Happy Birthday Clemmie, I am thinking of you. I hope you are having a good birthday with Santos and the boys.
I miss you and think of you always. Send my love to the gang, I love and miss you all.
Hugs and Kisses,
Carol
3/11/03 Hi Dad. So many things have changed in my life. You know what they are. Your life has taught me to never settle for second best. I want to be as happy as you were. I am doing my best to take care of mom. Sometimes she is so depressed. I try so hard to make her feel better. I am trying so hard to better my life as well. I miss you so much sometimes. Other times it doesn’t feel like you are gone, just somewhere else right now. I know where you are and I know I will see you again someday. I have someone in my life who makes me feel so good about myself. She is wonderful. Dad, please watch over us, keep all of us safe and guide us through to a better life. I hope God lets you drive around in your 1967 mustang. When I get there I will put new headers on for you. I love you Dad and I will write again soon. Your son Greg
9/9/03..Uncle Clem, Two years is creeping up very fast. It seems like only yesterday Yvonne and I were in the kitchen making phone call after phone call to the hospitals, trying to locate you. One of the longest nights of my life!! At times it feels like that night is still going on, other times it seems so far away. The family is as expected. Your street naming was the other day. I’m sure you were looking down at all the people there who came to honor your memory. We are all looking after Aunt Kat as best as we can, and Mom…your sister misses you with every inch of her soul, not to mention your Godson Clemmy. We often speak of you and that will never change. Our sons will know who you were and what you meant to our family, we will never let them forget. I ask as the day approches you watch over everyone a little closer then usual. It is still so painful, so very fresh in our hearts and minds. Selfishly I ask something for myself, well for Clemmy, please help him through this. Its very hard for him and like you he has little to say. Who better to understand and watch over him then his Godfather..Until we meet again.. Love Eileen
9/11/03
Hi Clemmie,
It has been two years already since you were all taken from us and it feels like yesterday. I still miss and think of you all every single day.
Not a day goes by that doesn’t include memories of you. You will all be forever in my heart, I miss and love you all. Send my love to Santos,Tom and the Gang.
Love,
Carol
dear grandpa,
I love u very much!Every day steve asks when u r coming to see us from heaven and I say “u cant
see him but hes with u in body and heart.He might
not know much about u but when hes older I will tell him all about his wonderful grandfather and all the nice things he did for us.it seams like yesterday I was tasting tears of your death but I knew you were right by me when I was cring for u but I should of knew u were right there even thow I couldnt see u.Every time I go to CCD(church)when we pray I pray for u that u have a happy life in heaven and one day I will join u I promise.Even thow I cant see u I know u r right next to me watching me writing this letter.It seems like yesterday we named the street and all my family and friends where there and u.Even thow we couldnot see u everybody knew that u were there. I am only 10 and steve is 4 but we know that our caring grandfather has moved on he is always with us.
Love,
Brittany
10/12/03
2/18/04
Happy Birthday Dad
Love Greg
2/19/04
Hi Dad
Steve and Angela got married this Saturday. It was a great day. I had the honor of being best man. In the true fashion of Steve, he never officially asked me. He just said one day ” You have to go get fitted for your tuxedo.” It made me laugh. It brought a tear to my eye to see Brittany walk down the aisle. She looked so beautiful and all grown up. Everything turned out great. I was a little nervous about giving the speech. I wanted to mention you not being there but, didn’t want it to be too sad. After all a Wedding Day is supposed to be a happy event. The saddest part of the day was when Steve danced with Mom. I took the second half of the dance with her. She was really crying. Saying that she was sad because you were not there. I reassured her that you were there. You were a part of everyone there.
I have your picture at work. I look at it everyday. It is weird. Sometimes it feels like you are not even gone. It is hard to explain. I miss going to car shows with you. Seeing you smile as we would walk past a nice car. Someday we will again. I am going to sign off now. I will write again real soon. I know you just celebrated your birthday yesterday. I hope you had a good time. I am sure your friends wrote “Happy Birthday Granpa ” on it. Bye Dad. Love Greg
2/18/04
Happy Birthday Clemmie. I miss you.
Love,
Carol
DAD YOU DONT KNOW HOW MUCH I MISS YOU.ITS NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU.LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW.LOVE STEVE
2/18/05
Happy Birthday Clemmie. Still miss you all very much.
DAD I AM BOWLING AGAIN.WISH YOU CAN BE THERE WITH ME ITS NOT THE SAME WITH YOU NOT THERE. MISS YOU SO MUCH. WISH I COULD HERE YOU YELL AT ME AGAIN. TALK TO YOU SOON CLEM 3/24/2005
Hi Dad. Well your grandson is finally here. He is so beautiful. It is Mother’s day today. Susan and Nick might be coming home today. The operation really banged her up so I don’t know. I can’t wait for both of them to be home. I miss you. I wish you were here to hold him. I do know that you have cradled him for nine months in your heart. I know how to be a good Dad, thanks to you. When Nick is old enough I will tell him that his Grandfather was a great man. I know you would have just have fallen in love with him. I did. I am going to go now. I am preparing our home for the new arrival. I love you. Thank you Dad
Love Greg
Hi Grandpa
It is me Nicholas. I am here. I wish I would have gotten the chance to meet you. Daddy has already told me all about you. Thanks for helping me out when I was in mommy’s belly. I know it was scary for a while. When I get older I want to learn all about you. Daddy will help me. Well I am going to go home today or tomorrow. I can’t wait to see my new room.
I love you Grandpa
Nicholas
CLEMMY I BOWLED 300 2 WEEKS AGO.
Happy Father’s Day Dad. Thank you
Love Greg
CLEMMY HELP ME GET OUT OF THIS MESS
Hi Clemmie,
Didn’t forget your birthday this year, just was too sad to write. Miss you all still so much. Hope you are watching down on us. Send my love to the boys.
Love,
C
CLEMMY STILL TRYING TO GET OUT OF THIS MESS PLEASE HELP LOVE YOU ALWAYS YOUR FRIEND YOUR SON STEPHEN
Clemmie,
Still miss you all so much. Even though six years have passed, it still feels like yesterday.Love and miss you.
C
Dear Clem I was thinking of u please watch over Big Steve he is going through a hard time I hope u can guide him in the right direction
Hi Clem,
It’s 7 years ago today that you and our other Cantor family members were taken from us. Even though I’m living back in New Zealand now I still remember my years in London and our daily telephone conversations. I still think about you and your family often and hope you are all happy.
Hi Dad,
I haven’t written in a long time. Life keeps throwing fastballs at me. I keep swinging and missing. That day seems so far away and so close all at the same time. Amazing how one day can change so many lives forever. I miss you. I miss you even more when I look at my son. He is the most precious thing in my life. I wish you were here to play with him. Always a smile on his face. He is still struggling but getting there. You know more than most. Keep my family well and safe please. Watch over them and keep them safe from harm. I will write again soon.
Love, Greg
2/18/09
Happy Birthday Clemmie. Thinking of you today and always.
Love,
C
Hi from NZ Clem.
Still think of you & the rest of the Cantor family, especially at this time of year.
8 years have gone by in the blink of an eye…Went to church with your sister today..She needs your help.She needs peace and I think you are the only one that can give it to her..Send her some strength, please Uncle Clem..Your nephews, my sons are getting so big..Clemmy is an old sole..He has seen too much sadness in his 10 years!He helped me light the candles tonight in honor of you. Thomas is a straight shooter, you would have enjoyed him for sure…I could imagine him calling you a “turkey” rght back after you called him one..They will know the kind of man you were, I promise you that..Keep an eye on your family some need extra prayers..until we meet again, may God keep you in the palm of his hand..
Nine years have passed. I don’t need to tell you what is going on, you know. I have not forgotten you. I miss are morning chats we had everyday. Nicholas is growing up so fast before my eyes. He keeps my world together. He is always wearing a smile. More people should be as happy as he is. The world would be a better place. Watch over us
Love you, Greg
Happy Birthday Dad