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Sylvia Resta Obituary
The marriage proposal was famous in the Resta family. John Resta already had a reputation as a hopeless romantic, relatives said, but on this one he outdid even himself.
Mr. Resta and his wife, Sylvia SanPio Resta, had traveled to Florida several times, and there she found a seafood restaurant that she adored. So on the day he was to propose, he took the day off work. He had a meal ‹ lobster and other dishes ‹ and menus flown into New York City from the restaurant. He rented a tuxedo, a top hat and a cane, and spent the day setting up their apartment in Bayside, Queens, with candles, a fancy tablecloth and flowers.
Needless to say, the answer was yes, and they were married in the summer of 2000. When the two ‹ both traders for Carr Futures ‹ were killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attack, she was seven months pregnant with their first child.
Mr. Resta, 40, adored children, said his sister Chris Mazzeo, and he was obsessed with his wife's pregnancy, voraciously reading every childbirth book he could get his hands on and doting on her constantly. Mr. Resta's cousin Kenneth Bynoe said that as soon as Mr. Resta met Ms. SanPio Resta, 26, he was so smitten that he could not stop talking about her, especially about her habit of reading cookbooks on the train, from cover to cover, as if they were novels.
Ms. SanPio Resta was artistic, yet she had a mind for numbers, said her sister Martiza Mure. In college, she majored in both mathematics and ceramics, and she had recently inspired her husband to take up oil painting.
Ms. Mazzeo said: "My brother was an angel on earth. Now, he's an angel in heaven. Now he has wings."
Ms. SanPio Resta's sisters, who were planning her baby shower when she was killed, said that when they planned her memorial service, they chose the theme song "In the Arms of an Angel."
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Chris Mazzeo
February 4, 2025
Hi Ed Perez, I am Sylvia´s sister in law and John´s sister, thank you for saying nice things about them! Their families really miss the both of them. How did you know them?
Thank you,
Chrissy
Ed Perez
February 1, 2025
Sylvia was great and so was John. They have to be in better place with their baby. John was my supervisor. Such good man
The Kindred Family
November 21, 2019
Our sincere sympathy we send to your family for your great losses. May God continue to comfort your family. John, Sylvia and the little one are still sadly missed.
Stacy
September 10, 2017
Another year of remembering all the lives lost and all the innocence taken away that awful Tuesday .I never met Sylvia or her husband but read about this couple and their unborn baby several years ago. I am so sorry that their lives were cut short. My faith tells me that they are in heaven together with their baby where everything is beautiful. My prayers are for those they left behind ~ asking Jesus to comfort you until you see your loved ones again.
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Robert Siegel
September 12, 2014
Sylvia and John
I will never forget you both. Your baby will never be forgotten by me.
I am sending thoughts of love to you both and your families.
Sarah
September 11, 2014
I'm thinking of you today. I'm thinking of your husband and of your baby.
Jeff Raab
September 11, 2014
I met Sylvia in college in '94 and she became a great friend. More like a big sister, really. She was just as amazing as these messages say she was. I'll never forget her.
Robert Siegel
May 10, 2014
Happy Mothers' Day in heaven, Sylvia. I know that you are loving your baby in heaven. You are loving all the babies in heaven, born and unborn (including my wife's and my stillborn twin girls).
May 9, 2014
Dear John and Sylvia and Baby Resta,
What a loss for this world! I read your profiles and it moved me to tears! Wishing the three of you peace in heaven! Love the Varone and Carvalho families
Hannah Mayer
March 19, 2014
Sylvia,
although I've never met you you'll be in prayers tonight and in the future. I'm currently a senior at the school you've graduated at and this evening I had a long talk with my Biology teacher. She was your teacher, too, and she talked about you with such love and with tears in her eyes.
I just want you to know that you will always be loved and thought about halfway across the globe at Marymount London.
Take care of your two angels,
- Hannah Mayer
Thomas Resta
September 27, 2013
Happy Belated Birthday. I hate that you're not here with us still.
Robert Siegel
September 12, 2013
You, your husband John and baby will not be forgotten. In my mind's eye I still see the two of you on the bus in the morning, the picture of love, caring and respect. I send my heartfelt sympathy to your family
September 12, 2013
We smiled at each other every morning as we took the Q13 to the LIRR in Bayside. I can still see those smiles when I close my eyes even though it is 12 years later. We never spoke, but I remember you always having a cook book on the bus that you were looking through. You are remembered always.
Bonnie Radafshar
Keith Wandtke
September 11, 2013
Sylvia,
I still think about you quite often. How you helped me survive my freshman year of college with your seemingly boundless knowledge of mathematics. What I miss even more is that wonderful smile and heart of gold that touched everyone you met. I will never forget you, or September 11, 2001, for as long as I live. I now have two children of my own and another on the way. I will make sure that they learn about you, about what happened that terrible day, about what we lost as a nation and as fellow human beings, and why we must never, ever forget. God bless you and I hope that you have met my brother already in heaven.
Your Friend and Student,
Keith
May 11, 2013
I visited the 911 memorial site in January 2013. I walked by and glanced at all the names. Sylvia's name struck me emotionally. I wrote her name in my phone meaning to look her up. What a beautiful woman. I know God is taking good care of them all. May God bless all of her family who misses her. Delia from California
Chris Mazzeo
October 1, 2011
Dear Sylvia,
It has been a very long time since I last saw you and John ... it seems like forever. 10 years is a very long time to be missing people every minute of every day. Wish the 3 of your were here to enjoy life with your loved ones. Love you guys, just wondering if I have a niece or nephew up there in heaven, can you send me some kinda of sign to let me know.
I want to thank everyone for writing such beautiful things about my sister-in-law on this site, thank you Marie G, the student in the university for holding a candle and praying for them, Sharmila, and Robert Siegel. John and Sylvia were truly beautiful people inside and out and they have touched the lives of so many people. We love you so very much and miss you every day.
Derek
September 30, 2011
Happy Birthday
Marie G
September 19, 2011
Even though I did not know Sylvia or John I was so moved by their loss that I made sure to stop and say a prayer for them and their angel.
September 12, 2011
To Sylvia and John,
I am a student at a university and last night we had a vigil ceremony for 9/11. We were able to get candles and choose a holder with names of all of the victims; both of your names were on the one I chose along with a third. I lit my candle in honor of you and I was interested in learning more about the people I was honoring. My heart goes out to your friends and family who are missing you both.
Rest in peace & God Bless.
Sharmila Bakshi
September 12, 2011
Sylvia, I cannot believe that 10 years have passed. Today, ten years ago, I was supposed to fly to New York for a conference and we were going to meet for the first time since Marymount graduation. I remember you saying at the graduation ball, that it was time to say goodbye, and I said that I hated goodbyes and said 'see you soon'. You said, 'Sharmila, you know we might never see each other again' and I said, 'We will, see you soon'. I'm glad that I had the chance to know you. I can remember senior year and you working on your Extended Essay late at night with a lamp next to your bed while your roomates were sleeping. You only had a few pages and the deadline was very soon, but you laughed that great laugh and were totally without worry! To me, you were just so grown up. I remember us both hating PE and both 'winning' at badminton. I remember you in Biology and Chemistry class, joking around with the teachers. You were so smart, but always able to have fun and spilling laughter. Who else would have tackled an extended essay in Maths? I'll never understand why you were taken away, but I'll always remember you. Sharmila xxx
robert siegel
September 11, 2011
I used to take the #13 bus on bell blvd and admired this couple-quite obviously in love, loving and devoted to each other. I am sure they were on that bus with me on 09/11/01. I am so sad that family and friends lost these special people and will never see their baby. May the memory of these two people be a blessing to family, friends all those they touched.
Derek
September 11, 2011
Sylvia, i miss u so much, i can believe it's been 10 years. Your my angel in heaven!
Jodi Ellison
September 11, 2011
Sylvia, it has been 10 years, so hard to believe....I enjoyed working with you at Carr Futures. We had so much fun when we went out and you were always kind to me and everyone else. God Bless you and John and your baby, you are all together forever. Love Jodi
Derek Booth
August 29, 2011
Sylvia, if you would have be a floor lower, you might sill be with us today, I know what you went through but I believe when you died you went to a better place and even thought we never met I still love you because of the fact you were 7 months pregant and I know you were given the special gift of having your baby up in heaven. I thank god that he got you out of the position you were in and I pray to god that he will let me meet you one day. Everytime I look at a pichure of you I go into tears, I can't help but think of what you would have become had this not have happend to you, I lost two close friends who worked on the floor right above you and I know Catherine and Johanna are watching out for you as much as you are them.
I love you Sylvia!
Ashlee Benson
August 27, 2011
Sylvia, you are truely missed by everyone and even though I never met you, I think of you and the terror you went through. I pray for you and your husband and child and I believe ya'll are together. I am 6 months preagant with twins. I am having twin daughters and I have decited to name one of them Syliva in memory of you, you were such a beautiful young outstanding women who was taken in such a tragic way but I pray to god that you are in a better place and I hope to meet you the day god takes me to heaven
You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Raquel Matos Ferrer
August 22, 2011
Thinking of you.............you are truly missed!!!
Derek Booth
October 22, 2010
Sylvia, I think of you, your husband and your unborn baby every day and how your lives ended to early but I believe ya'll are in Heaven together!
Dawn
September 27, 2010
To my Dear Sister-in-law,
Happy Birthday!!!! I am so sad to be sitting here writing to you. You should be here with us. I was cleaning the other day and came across a old video tape I had of Christophers birthday and you were sitting on the floor with him and I just cried. Then I heard your voice and I cried more. Time does not heal the pain. I miss you John and the baby that I never got to meet, every day of my life..I Love and Miss you Sylvia.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
September 27, 2010
Happy Birthday to you, my sister-in-law. I so truly wish you were here to celebrate your day with us. You are truly missed by so many people, especially me. You were so young when you were taken from this world and I feel like I was robbed of the chance to really spend time with you as sister-in-laws and families do! I will have a drink for you tonight and send up alot of birthday wishes to you. I miss you terribly.
I love you,
Chrissy
sarah
September 11, 2010
I can't believe it has been 9 years. It seems like yesterday. You were an amazing woman. We always found it funny that we had the same birthday and the same personality. You are truly missed!
maria
September 15, 2009
It amazes me to say that not a single day goes by that i dont think of you.. sounds crazy i realize but its true.. im just so sorry...
Rob Miller
September 14, 2009
I liked your site.
Doug Abraham
September 27, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Keith Wandtke
July 19, 2007
Sylvia was my calculus tutor during my freshman year at Hamilton College. Sylvia was one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. I took an advanced calculus course my freshman year, but it was very difficult for me. I struggled and as a result needed a tutor. I am so very grateful for that experience, however, because it enabled me to get to know Sylvia. I don't know if any one person had more of a singular impact on me in college. May God bless you, Sylvia and your husband John. May God bless both of your families. Thank you, Sylvia, for your support, encouragement, and inspiration. Most importantly, thanks for being my friend.
Shawn Santos
April 30, 2007
John was a great friend of mine and Sylvia was amazing. My wife and were married on Aug 11 and usually set aside that day for ourselves but when we found out that on Aug 11, 2001 that Sylvia was having a surprise party for John - My wife and I knew we couldn't miss it - and I'm thankful every day that we went, since it was the last time I got to spend time with John and Sylvia. I will never forget. Miss you both. I still pray, every single night that God blesses John, Sylvia and their baby.
Adrienne
April 22, 2007
We will never forget...
kristine
April 17, 2007
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Brittany Angrisani
March 5, 2007
Aunt Syliva,
I miss you so much! I am writing a paper in English on the 9/11 memorial and came across something about you and uncle John so I figured I would leave the two of you a message. I love you and miss you!!
P Tabbernor
February 14, 2007
In memory....
Tom Resta
September 12, 2006
It doesn't ever get easy. We all think of you every day.
Especially now when I see 4 or 5 yr old kids
Tom
September 11, 2006
I did not know you or your husband, but my cousin worked with you both. I pray for you both and the child that you carried. I know that you are in a better place watching over your frinds and family. Rest in Peace.
Maria Biondo
August 6, 2006
Sylvia
Not a day goes by that i dont think of you. I miss you so much.. i regret deeply letting so much time go by since we had last spoken. I regret that i never did get to meet john, and will always remember how you spoke of him prior to the engagement. i wish we had never let there be a lapse in our communication.. i wish i had been able to tell you how much your friendship meant to me.
My love and deepest sympathies to you all..
scott lesizza
January 21, 2006
i realize that its been a long time since anyone has posted in this guest book. i went to college at hamilton with sylvia and we dated for a few months.. i can honestly say that she was one of the sweetest people that i met at college.. i still remember the shock of hearing that her and her husband had passed on 9/11... i still think of her often and know that she is in a better place than all of us.. know that no one who knew you will ever forget.. you have left a mark on everyone that you have ever met..
Tom Resta
September 27, 2005
Sylvia
Happy 31st Birthday. I'm still heartbroken that you were taken from us on that day over 4 yrs ago.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. and the joy you brought to our family. "I know they'll be no more tears in Heaven"
Thanks for the flowers.
Tom
Patricia Grandy
December 17, 2003
To the families of John and Sylvia:
Of all the websites I've visited, this one saddens me the most. Maybe that is because I was working at the WTC while pregnant with my son during the 1st attack back in 1993 and because I was still working at the WTC when my co-worker lost her daughter in the 9/11 attack.
I am mostly saddened by the fact that John, Sylvia and Baby Resta were taken from this world and their families so soon. I'm saddened by the fact that Baby Resta didn't have a chance to be born. But I am comforted by the fact that the three of them are together - just as they would've been in life.
May they rest in peace and may God's grace give their families comfort and strength.
A Friend
September 18, 2003
To the family of Sylvia and John,
I knew John in NJ when I was a kid. I remember most his delight in life, and quiet strength.
I never met Sylvia, but she was obviously a huge part of everyone she knew.
May we take the memory of these gifted and loving people and apply the lessons they taught us about love, about passion, and about being a light to others.
a friend
The Holy Mother and Christ Child
A Friend
September 11, 2003
Sylvia, dear sweet Lady, Rest in Heavenly Peace.
Connie Scotto
September 11, 2003
I was scrolling through pictures on the website for 9/11. I'm not sure what made me stop at Sylvia's picture. Maybe because it was her wedding picture and I'm planning my wedding now. I'm the same age as she was. All I can think of is her whole future was taken away. As i read her story sitting at my desk at work, the only comfort I find is that she is with her husband and baby in heaven. I'm not sure if this is any comfort for the families but my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the victims. Sincerly Connie Scotto
Valerie Mofford
September 11, 2003
My God and all his angels keep you in their arms for the rest of time.
Heidei R.
September 11, 2003
While I was reading my tears came out. It's sad to know that both were taken away but now they are together in heaven looking after their families. My deepest condolences goes out to the San Pío & Resta families. May they rest in peace & May God Bless everybody.
Brittany Angrisani
July 18, 2003
Aunt Sylvia,
I miss you so much i cant even explain. I don't understand why you had to go. I dnt kno how I am living here without you and uncle john. Without being able to see the baby. I remember that nite that u called me and i was at the movies with my friends i called u wen i got home and i thought i was in trouble for going to the movies with a boy but that wasnt it that wasnt it at all u wanted to tell me u were going to have a baby. i was so excited beyond beleif i can relive that moment in my head over nd over. i remember the last time i saw you i remember everything. all the time i spent with you i i wish i could saii good bye one more time the family has become very strong but we miss u guys so much i dnt kno how God took you away from us i just wanted to let you kno that for confirmation uncle kenny was my sponser and i picked Julia as my confirmation name and i am very proud of it because taht is wat u were going to name the baby if it was a girl nd uncle kenny was going to be the god father i just wanted to let you kno that. I Love You and i miss you there isnt a day i dnt think about you. Love alwayz, Brittany
Tricia Perrine
November 12, 2002
My dearest Sylvia,
I just wanted to say that I miss you so very much. I miss our talks, our nights out, guacamole, my twin, my friend. I know you are okay because I feel your presence often. John is with you and the baby. You are in a safe place. Please know that I am always with you and always will be.
Love always,
Trish
Kori Gonsalves
September 13, 2002
God Bless Sylvia, John, and Baby Resta! Although I never met them, they are a big part of my everyday life and who I have become. I wish them and their families much peace and happiness. This must be the hardest thing to have to endure.
ShylaAshley Apo
September 12, 2002
Aloha, to the SanPio and Resta Family, my deepest condolences to all. Though I never knew Sylvia or John, today I had the honor to carry your badge bearing your names as we participated in the world wide rolling requiem honoring all on this day of remeberence, You both are in our hearts and prayers at Kawaiahao Church in Honolulu Hawaii, always and forever. Requiem aeternan(Grant them rest eternal) Aloha Ke Akua (God is Love)
M Berryhill
September 11, 2002
I send my deepest condolences to the San Pio and Resta families. Your loss has been on my mind a great deal over the past year. Sylvia lived in my dorm her senior year at Hamilton, and was a wonderful presence and friend.
anna brugman
September 10, 2002
I didn't know them very well, I only knew them both from riding the bus and the LIRR train several times when I lived in Bayside. All I know is they were the sweetest couple I knew in Bayside and they were very much in love. I spoke with them right before I moved away and they were so happy that they were having a baby, I was expecting as well and extremely happy for them. I am deeply saddened that they are no longer with us but they will never be forgotten. God Bless them and their families.
June 27, 2002
Please visit www.johnandsylviaresta.org for further information about the couple and the John and Sylvia Resta Memorial Fund.
vicente
June 6, 2002
Aún recuerdo la noche del 11 de septiembre. Como un zombi delante le la televisión. Sin conocerte podía imaginarte esa mañana en la trading room, comó estoy yo cada mañana en la mía, aquí, en Madrid. Siento tu dolor, tu horror, y tu perdida. tu injusta partida.
Mis sinceras condolencias a toda tu familia.
Frank Tedeschi
June 2, 2002
I first signed this book in February, which is when I found out that Sylvia was killed in the World Trade Center attack.
I am bringing her picture with me to Afghanistan as a reminder of our friendship and the fact that we are fighting for more than political reasons this time.
God Bless You, Sylvia; we will never forget...
March 29, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN..SYLVIA SANPIO RESTA AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE WITH HER HUSBAND JOHN AND BABY AND GOD AND HIS ANGELS..MAY THEY BE TOGETHER FOREVER...GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE..PRAY..AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS GREET YOU ALL WITH HIS SAINTS AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN///
Arancha
March 22, 2002
My deepest condolences to the San Pío & Resta families.
God bless you all.
I can't believe this could happen to such a wonderful and loving couple. Our prayers to Sylvia, John and their child. Rest in peace forever.
Arancha
March 21, 2002
Desde España, envío mis condolencias a la familia San Pío y a la familia Resta. Que Dios os bendiga a todos y que tenga a Sylvia, John y su hijo en su seno para siempre.
Angela C
March 12, 2002
I never knew Sylvia and John but I have had their faces stuck in my head since the first time I saw pictures of the victims. It breaks my heart to see two beautiful young people have their lives cut so short. They are in a better place and they are together. May God bless them and their families.
Bonnie Levine
March 11, 2002
We never met but I knew that you and your husband took the Q13 to the LIRR. You lived on my block and I did not know it. Days following 9/11, I and others looked for those familiar faces to account for everyone. It was not until a month passed that we looked on the board and realized why we had not seen you and your husband. Everyone on our block thinks about you and so does everyone who takes the LIRR from Bayside to Penn Station. I work right on top of ground zero so it is hard for me not to think about you and your husband. Although we never met, you and your husband will not be forgotten.
Bonnie Levine
Bayside, NY
Bobby Elsmore
March 11, 2002
I spoke with Sylvia on a daily basis for almost 5 years. She was truly a breath of fresh air. We became very close friends I would visit her office or we would meet for a cup of coffee at The Coffee Station at the lobby of her building.I spoke with her at great lengths sometimes about her upcoming wedding and of her most recent event her pregnancy. My wife and I had a new daughter born earlier in 2001. Sylvia and I would share her excitement and expectations of her soon to be born baby. We would share all of her thoughts and feelings about her pregnancy, and how she was so looking forward to becoming a mom.There are no words to describe the loss I feel. A truly beautiful, loving, caring individual was taken from us all. I also was in my office in the WTC that day I feel very lucky to have escaped. I wish to offer my deepest sympathy, and prayers to the San Pio and Resta families. Sylvia actually made a ceramic dish for me which she signed (SLY). It is something that will remind me of a person and a day I will never forget.
Garrith Ahern
March 7, 2002
Sylvia I miss you so much that it hurts. I'am so angry that you were taken away from us all. Sharing a room with you at Marymount was one of the most wonderful things that has happened to me. We helped each other get through some tough times there. Our 10 year reunion is coming up in June and I know you were looking forward to coming to London for that. I'm going to find it very hard without you there seeing we planned to go together. Raquel and I get together at least once a month and remember the good times spent with you. We always say that we wish you were here with us because we would have such a laugh. You were always like a sister and hold a special place in my heart. I will love you forever.
Dymphna Hurley
February 26, 2002
I spent some time with Sylvia and John when we all worked at MSDW. Sylvia and I lived in the same town Bayside so after our many fun nights at O'Hara's with John and all of our friends we would share cab rides home. We shared many girl talks that I will always cherish. Sylvia was beautful in so many ways and she and John were going to be the best parents. I know they are all together in heaven. Sylvia and John will be missed by everyone who knew them.
John Lentini
February 25, 2002
I went to Kew-Forest w/ Sylvia for five years. We even dated for 6 months early in high school. I had stayed in loose contact w/ her over the years as we both worked in the Trade Center and commuted on the same LIRR line. I miss seeing her and John on the train, and, strangely, I still find myself looking for them there every now and then. I know her spirit is everywhere. The world has lost a wonderful person, and heaven has gained a beautiful angel. May God bless her and her families on both Heaven and Earth.
Frank Tedeschi
February 24, 2002
I cannot believe it. I am deployed to Kosovo and I happened to scan this page looking for another friend's name, who also died on September 11th...Then I saw Sylvia's name. My heart broke immediately...and now I am crying. She was such a sweet girl...I talked to her a couple of years ago, but I haven't seen her since 1995 or 1996. My condolences to her and her husband's families; may God rest their souls...
Rose Lopes-Rella
February 10, 2002
Sylvia must have a been a special person if she was the one John chose to marry. I never knew her, but from what I hear from John's family, she was the perfect girl for him. It makes me so sad that their time was cut so short. The only peace that I have, is knowing that they are raising their baby in a place that is only filled with love.
Tom Resta
January 17, 2002
Sylvia you are one of the most beautiful special people I've ever met. I didn't get to spend nearly enough time with you. But I want to thank you for all the joy you brought to my family not only my nieces and nephews, my sisters and my brother Michael But especially John. John was such a great person I never thought he could become more special but you brought out the best in John. You expanded his horizons and made John a more well rounded person . In the too few years we had with you, you added immeasureably to our family and the world is a poorer place because you're not here. But all the words in the world will not make up for or lessen the inconsolable grief both our families feel. Thank you for being part of our lives but mostly thank you for being you.
Your Loving Brother in Law Tom
Chris Mazzeo
January 14, 2002
Sylvia, I love you like a sister. I miss you and John so much more than you could ever imagine. Here it is, 4 months later, and I still struggle with the fact that this really happened. I can't believe that the both of you are not here with us. In the years that I had the privelage of knowing you, we spent alot of time together and that I am so grateful for. I am angry that my relationship with you has been cut so very short. We still had alot of things to do together. I am angry I didn't have the opportunity to meet my niece or nephew. Our families were robbed of the chance to hold, nurture, love and enjoy our new baby. My children miss all the nights of playing harvest moon on playstation. They miss all the days of Pokemon card battles, pumpkin picking, movie matinees, someone to call when they need help with thier spanish homework and just plain having the both of you here! There is not a minute that goes by that I am not missing the 3 of you. I have found comfort in your family, they know exactly how we feel. Our families have become close, through all of this. All we have left is our memories and each other and we need to hold on to them. Just know that I will miss and love you forever! Your sister-in-law, Chrissy
Garrith Ahern
January 10, 2002
I want Sylvia's family to know how sorry Iam for their loss. I went to school with Sylvia in London but in June 1992 we both finished and went our seperate ways. I thought of her often. Finally afetr 9 years I met Sylvia again in April 2001. We had so much fun catching up. I had to leave NY and move back to London in May but we kept in contact. Not a day goes by that I don't think of Sylvia and her poor family. I thank god every day that I was able to meet her one last time. I found some classmates and we got together and had a memorial service for Sylvia, John and their unborn baby at Marymount.
I can't understand how this beautiful person was taken from the world.
I will never forget your smiling face Sylvia.
Rest In Peace
jennifer dimarco
December 31, 2001
How could this happen to a beautiful couple expecting their first child. It's just not fair. I'll always remember you the way you looked on your wedding day, just beautiful. I think about you and John often and both your families. May the three of you rest in the arms of an angel.
Linda Cotto
December 22, 2001
Puerto Rico was not on the list, so I choose New York.
For Sylvia's Family my prayers are with you and I ask the good Lord to give you consolation of losing such a wonderful family as seems to be Sylvia and her Husband.
May God Bless you all
Teresa Jahn
December 15, 2001
What a wonderfully romantic story of Sylvia and John. We are extremely sorry for your loss of Sylvia, John, and their baby to be. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Megan Boyd
November 28, 2001
Hi. I'm a sophomore in highschool and in one of my classes, the teacher brought in newspaper clippings of all of the WTC victims. I chose Sylvia as my special person. My heart goes out to all that knew and loved her.
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