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Dave Flatley
September 11, 2024
I was one of Jason's teachers at Holy Trinity. He was a special student!
Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Jason on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Del Newberry
September 5, 2020
Prayers being lifted today for Jason's family to be blessed in a special way. Much love from Texas. We will never forget.
Heather Green
September 12, 2017
Sent prayers to your family... yesterday was 16 years...9/11 we'll never forget ♥♥♥Miss you
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Candi EVANS-BOLES
September 11, 2017
Darren, Gerry, and Claude-
I know what a difficult day this is for you. As I heard Jason's name read this morning during the memorial, it broke my heart to think of the 16 years of pain and void you've endured. You are such a beautiful family with such a bright light. Please know that I am thinking of you and we are sending lots of love and light from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
With love- Candi Evans-Boles (Tanya and Dena's friend)
September 11, 2016
We are thinking of you and your lovely family.
Barbara and Barry Rose
Heather Green
September 11, 2016
Prayers today and always to all of your family, friends and all whom you have touched. Miss you.
Patti Connelly
September 10, 2016
For you, Jason, long will you be remembered, hugs to your mom and all who loved you***
September 7, 2016
Thinking of you and your family. Feeling blessed to know your brother and family.
Chris C
September 11, 2015
Jason,
Thinking and praying for you and your family.
heather green
September 10, 2015
Thinking of you, your family,and friends. I saw Jen Smith few weeks ago and we talked about you and ny memories. So wish you were still here. Prayers,love and wonderful memories.
September 11, 2014
Thinking of you today and how grateful I am to have known you....
Dave Flatley
September 11, 2014
Pray for us...you were one of the greats.
September 11, 2014
Thinking of you
Doug Spitz
June 20, 2013
Hey Scowler,
What a nickname! It's taken me a long time to write but we havent forgotten. I hope you are slaying the stripers up there. Keep an eye on Matty o', Glen and Farrel like you used to. They can get in trouble anywhere. Miss you guys.
Doug
Your Old Buddy
April 29, 2013
Think about sunny days at Nassau Beach, how you would worry about wrinkles and cancer as we would bask in the sun for hours and hours... I would say who cares, we will be married and old...i am now a wrinkled mess, basil cell removed twice and melanoma. How you must be laughing from above.
Saw my Dad in San Diego last week... went to Seaworld while looking at Shamu thought about my famous day with you there, me on the big screen, you video taping. Later you trying to have people pay for my autograph as they would recognize me.
Went to the aquarium... thought about you and your fish.. how you loved those damn fish.
Think about how you loved nature... now I pick the dead leaves off my own plants... think about how you would do that at your moms! How you carried that huge plant across the upper west side to your apartment. Me laughing as that plant was bigger than you!
How we laughed!!!!
Think about the man you would be today! Would I even know you?
You taunted me then! You taunt me now! I still laugh... I still shake my head! So many memories!!! I think about you everyday!
cathy o'neill
September 11, 2012
sigh...11 years later. Still seems like yesterday. Pray for us. You are dearly missed by so many.
Caroline Leon Velazco
September 10, 2012
I always think about the immense love your mom felt for you and how her face lit up with pride when talking about you. Know that you were, and still are, loved and thought about by many people. Now that I have my own little boy I understand even more why a day cannot go by without hugs and kisses and "I love you's". Know that your life and death affected many people far and wide. May God bless all those you left behind as you live on in them.
John Dente
May 20, 2012
I recently visited your name at the 9/11 memorial with my wife Liz. I only knew you as a good friend of my brother, Michael. I found myself moved to tears at the site where your name adorns the monument, near the northeast corner of the north tower memorial. I was bolstered by the view of the new Freedom tower arising at the site where your life was tragically taken. My family and I will always remember you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeanette Kellems
September 18, 2011
The city of Piqua, OH held a Day of Honor on 9/11 in remembrance of all the lives changed 10 years ago by this tragic event.The ceremony ended giving everyone the opportunity to remove a pair of cloth roses holding the name of a loved one who became an innocent victim. Mine held the name Jason Cefalu. One rose from the pair is to be sent to Jason's family. If you would like to receive the rose, please contact me. Your family is in our prayers.
Mary Ellen Owens
September 12, 2011
I think of you often and remember all the fun times we had. I can't believe you've been gone for 10 years. I miss you, old friend.
- Mary Ellen
Cathy O'Neill
September 11, 2011
10 years - they went by in a blink. You are always in my heart and on my mind, my friend. God Bless You - you are missed by many. - Cathy
patricia lombardo
September 11, 2011
"...this is my Graceland!" Trying to smile today remembering you yelling that out the windows of the car as we drove down route 1 along the ocean in the sunshine.
Miss you and love you. I will be in that car today with you all day in my mind...blasting the music away.
heather green
September 10, 2011
Ten years ago,Jay, wow where does the time go? They finally finished the memorial at ground zero, I'm sure your family will be there for the unvailing.I am praying for them and all of us who miss you. You live in our hearts forever and will NEVER be forgotten. Watch over us ...our special angel. Always Heather
heather green
September 11, 2010
Thinking of you, yourfamily, and other friends on this never forgetful day....9 years ago already.....I remember ever detail as if it were only yesterday....You will ALWAYS be remembered. God Bless miss you, Heather
Heather Green
September 11, 2010
Hey there Jason, our angel above, it is hard to believe that 9 years have passed already. I think of you often and only wish you could be here with all of us. May God Bless your family and friends on this never forgetful day. You are loved and missed. Heather
patricia ryan-lombardo
September 11, 2009
hi jason... found some great pictures of us from so long ago. i've been staring at them all day. my friendship, adoration and hole in my heart are constant.
we remember you today now with our children and our husbands and wives... our lives are so different now but we are still the same... always your friends loving you.
Cathy O'Neill
September 11, 2009
It's been 8 years and I still carry a picture of you in my wallet - I will never forget you or your laughter. God Bless you and your family. Pray for us.
Shannon
September 11, 2009
Jay-
Thinking of you and your family... I know you are watching over them.
Gerry Cefalu
September 11, 2009
Eight years have gone by - god only knows how we have gone on without you. You occupy our thoughts and prayers every day. We constantly reminisce about all the crazy things you did and say. Love from Dad, Claudia, Darren, Trinity, Logan and especially me Mom...
Heather Green
September 11, 2009
9-11-09,
Dear Jason,
Thinking of you today and remembering your smile the last time I saw you. I am praying for your family and friends today and always, what wonderful memories of a wonderful person we all have to hold close to our hearts. You have been taken to soon from us,you are missed. Thanks for watching over all of us. Always, Heather
Rondeaus little sister
Heather Green
August 14, 2009
Happy birthday to a wonder angel above.....I miss u my friend.
Doug Abraham
August 13, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
September 12, 2008
colin was saying to me yesterday 'what life would be like if you were still here...' i told him 'life would be a lot funnier...' you always made me laugh. no matter what. we miss you so much jason. all of us are not as complete without you.
Michele Fermoselle
September 11, 2008
....laughing at the fun times we had...Thank you for always bringing a smile to my face....
Heather rondeau-GREEN
September 11, 2008
Missing you and praying for all those who have loved ones at war and those who lost as we have.......you are in my heart and in my mind. God Bless your family and other friends today and always.
September 11, 2008
We Miss you . Always in our Hearts
Colin and Christine Moran
Cathy Page-O'Neill
September 11, 2008
God bless you and your family on this day of remembrance.
Cathy Page-O'Neill
August 13, 2008
I remember you most everyday...but most especially on this day.
-Cathy
Heather Rondeau-green
July 18, 2008
Just thinking of you today and wanted to send a warm hello to you in heaven god bless you and your family. Always, Heather
patricia ryan-lombardo
May 29, 2008
i think of you every day. watch over mia. how you would love her. miss you.
Doug Abraham
August 13, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Pat Reed Sircy
October 27, 2006
Very sorry about your loss! Sincere sympathy, Pat - R.N. in TN
mother of Jason Sircy age 33
Kristine
October 25, 2006
As I cross-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.
Cathy Page-O'Neill
September 11, 2006
5 years and it's still like yesterday for me. I think of you often and remember all the great times we had at Trinity. You touched my life and I'll always miss you. - Cathy
P Tabbernor
September 8, 2006
In memory....
Paul Pizzo
August 17, 2006
Hello,
Nobody knows who I am in here. I can see that all these people knew and loved Jason. I on the other hand, am a Travel Consultant, and I was looking up the town of Cefalu, Sicily. I stumbled across the picture of Jason, I knew that people put in pictures of their vacation and special occassions, so I said, oh what the heck, I'm nosey, let me see what this is all about. I thought maybe it was a wedding or something. When I clicked on the picture and read why his picture was in there, I froze. I couldn't believe that this youg man was taken because of 911. We all lose loved ones at one time or another, I have, but I cannot imagine the horror and sadness that this family has endured. I never met Jason, I never shook his hand to meet him, I never even spoke a word to him, but I look at this handsome young man, who must have brought joy and happiness to each and every one he knew, and now, he is no longer here. I am sure as I am writing this, that he is the type of person that will never be forgotten. I never do things like this, but when I saw the picture of Jason, and how he died, it just, well, it just hit me, and I can't explain it. I hope that in time to come that his parents and brothers and sisters will find comfort in all that has happened, and that they know they will never ever forget the joy, love and happiness that Jason brought to them. He is one person I won't forget to soon either. My Best Regards to the family.
Paul
Amanda Whorley
April 18, 2006
I did not know him , but we can never forget September 11, 2006. May the lords light shine upon you and your family and know that people all over the world have been touched by this loss.
Shannon Calhoun
December 11, 2004
You are always in my thoughts and prayers...
Evelyn McAnelly
September 11, 2004
still remembering......still praying for Jason's parents and family......still wishing it never had happened
Cathy O'Neill
August 9, 2004
I will be at Holy Trinity on the 13th of August to visit the memorial in the courtyard and to lay flowers for your birthday...it's the only place I could think of to be close to you that day. I Miss You everyday!
Geraldine cefalu
July 29, 2004
Your birthday is approaching and our hearts are still aching. Darren and Claudia miss you immensely and I know you are watching over all of us. Love Mom
Christine McCarty-Voulo
September 11, 2003
I only knew you for several years as a classmate at St. Thomas the Apostle elementary school in West Hempstead. I still remember your amazing sense of humor and how you always made me laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. After reading all these tributes, I am not surprised to see how many lives you have touched!
patricia ryan
September 11, 2003
i miss you jason. i miss you in my sleep. watch over us ~ we need you.
Jennifer Hawkins
August 19, 2003
I cried for days after reading a letter from a high school classmate. Jason always made me laugh on the bus to Holy Trinity. He had great sense of humor and a beautiful smile. My only regret was not keeping in touch. I will never forget him. He's in my prayers and my sympathies to his family.
Tracy Thomas
August 11, 2003
I miss Jay~
Just being able to hang out and crack up. New York will never be the same. We were quirky, complex yet very simple. Peace, Love, and Happiness he shared with everyone who came his way... GOD BLESS THE BEAUTIFUL! XXOO
Catherine Page-O'Neill
July 1, 2003
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Living in Hicksville, so close to Holy Trinity High School, the memories of those days come back even stronger. Some things I can recall like they were yesterday. Your soccer games, your concerts even all the parties we car-pooled to together. Our last conversation...at our 10 year reunion...will always be a treausure to me...thank you for that. I wish those years between our graduation and the reunion were
not lost, I would've used them more wisely and kept in contact. I am ashamed to say I always thought I'd at least see you at every reunion. My heart is with your friends and family and I along with them with remember you and keep you in my heart for the rest of my life. I love you and miss you.....Always, Cathy
Gerry & Claude Cefalu
October 1, 2002
Dear Family and Friends,
It has been one year since Jay's death and this is the first time I have looked at this site. Thank you all so very much for your kind words. You can never know how very much this has meant to us to knowing that so many of you are thinking of our family and miss Jay as much as we do.
MaryLou Kellough (Romeo)
September 5, 2002
My heart goes out to you, Claude and your family. Jason will be in my prayers always. I'm sorry for your great loss.
Michael Lyons
August 13, 2002
September 11, 2001
You can feel their souls around you walking
As if small crowds are talking
There is no crying
There is no weeping
Everyone is now gently sleeping
There are no smiles
There are no frowns
There is hardly any sound
Together they have fallen
Together they are walking
Happily they are looking
For now they are seeing
What they have always been dreaming
The truth we hope and what we have always been believing
Michael D Lyons
Copyright ©2002 Michael D Lyons
MARYANN WALKER
May 30, 2002
Geraldine and Claude There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of Jason. I remember playing with Claudia and Jason and Darren on Rintin Street. My cousins lived on that street and I was always over there with them playing and doing children things. It was always the girls against the boys. Jason will be in my heart forever. God has a wonderful angel by his side. I love you all.
Evelyn McAnelly
April 9, 2002
Mr. and Mrs. Cefalu, for almost 5 months now, I have been wearing a wrist band with the engraving, "Jason Cefalu, WTC". I wear it as a daily reminder to pray for Jason's family and friends, who must miss him terribly. Please know that my prayers for you are that you may have uncommon strength to face the future, and that you will have comfort and peace that pass all understanding.
It is so easy for me, way out here in Texas, to get involved with my daily routine and forget about the tragedies in New York and Washington DC. This band helps me to remember the people who cannot get away or forget but must live with it every day. I want never to forget the thousands of people like your son, both victims and survivors, who were personally affected by this pivotal event in our country's history. As American citizens, each of us was attacked that day. I'm right in there with you.
You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers in the months and years to come.
Sincerely,
Evelyn McAnelly
Lori (Tomaino) Hackman
March 25, 2002
Claude, Geraldine and family. I never met Jason and was sorry to hear about your loss. I wanted to let you know that my family is praying for the Cefalu's and that you are in our thoughts each day.
Kris Tomaino-Bria
March 24, 2002
To the Cefalu Family - Please know that the Tomaino families on the East and West Coasts were filled with sadness at the loss of Jason and the victims of 9/11. I did not know Jason, but have heard and read so many wonderful things about him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and with Jason. God Bless!
Joyce Tomaino
March 22, 2002
Dear Geraldine Claude and family, our prayers are with you. I remember Jason at your 25th Anniversary where Jason was in charge of the music! He was just great and so enthusiastic. Love Joyce & Mike Tomaino
Susan Tomaino-McAuliffe
March 21, 2002
I am a distant cousin of Jason. I don't remember meeting him, but, know his parents and they are lovely people. I was very sad to hear of Jason's passing. May God Bless Jason and his family. He is their guardian angel now, at peace with God.
I hope the coming year brings peace to the Cefalu family. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.
Jack Notar
March 13, 2002
I just wanted to offer my deepest sorrows to Jason's family.I know that nothing I could say would help the pain you feel. All I can say is I"m very sorry and will keeep all of you in my prayers. May God bless you all, and help to try and heal the pain of your lose.
shirley schoeneberger
March 11, 2002
I wanted to take the time to say,I'm sorry for the pain that Jason leaving has made. I did not know him, but stopped at his picture and felt very sad for his family. Please remember that many Americans will keep him in their prayers. God bless him.
Teresa R. Guastaferri
March 11, 2002
I probably would not have recognized Jason on the morning of 9/11 if I saw him on the street. I had not seen Jason since I was ten years old and he was five. It was not until 9/13 that I learned he was one of the victims. That is when I cried for the first time. If my aunt and uncle read this, I wish them strength and courage in understanding this senseless tragedy.
Teresa Tudisco (then Piccirilo)
February 12, 2002
I am not sure if you are the same Jason that I went to St. Thomas elementary school with, but when my brother called to tell me he saw your name in the paper, I immediately thought of our 8th grade Spring Musical when we danced to a Grease song together. You were such a nice guy. If you are not the same Jason - please still know that I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Kate Lyons-Cruz
January 28, 2002
I had not seen you since High School -our graduation day. And then one day last summer I saw you for a second.. walking through Penn Station to catch a train..I wanted to call out and say hello...but I didn't. I wish I had.
Courtney Fisher
January 18, 2002
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cefalu,
I am very sorry for the loss of your son i'm sure he was a great man and the world will greatly miss him.
leslie osbourne
January 17, 2002
Jas' - I miss you so much!! You were such a good friend to me. You are sweet and kind and loving and a gentleman. Your family misses you soo much and Kristen too, and everyone who was lucky enough to call you a friend. I miss tugging your hairline to see if it was a wig and hearing you answer the phone with "cantor" said faster than anyone. I miss having you as a neighbor on east 81st street and I think of you everytime I pass your building. I know you are in a better place, but I wish I was there with you and Glen and Matty. Please come back! Love and miss you soo much!!
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
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
January 3, 2002
may God bless you Mr. and Mrs. Cefalu at the loss of your son, and may the New Year bring you some measure of peace.
With Love, a.k.
January 3, 2002
Patricia Ryan
January 2, 2002
I miss you.
LOUIS TOMAINO FAMILY
December 27, 2001
JASON, WE REALLY DID NOT KNOW YOU
WELL. WE KNOW YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER. WE HOPE THAT THE COMING NEW YEAR BRINGS COMFORT, PEACE, ALWAYS FOND MEMORIES OF YOU. MAY GOD BLESS
THE CEFALU FAMILY AND THAT YOU ARE
WITH GOD. OUR HEARTS ARE FULL OF SADNESS , WE WISH WE COULD EXPRESS THIS BETTER, OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU. TOMAINO FAMILY
Robert Hoover
December 24, 2001
To the family of Jason Cefalu:
Today I am wearing a band on my wrist with the name of your family member(Jason). I did not have the pleasure to know him, but am keeping his name visiable to remind me and others to pray for you in the lose of this loved one. I would very much like to have more information about Jason so that I will know better how to pray for his family. My hope this holiday season is that you find peace through this tragedy and that your family draws closer together as you heal. God bless you and remember that there is someone out hear who is thinking of you.
December 19, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS YOU JASON CEFALU AND
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS YOUR
FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
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