New York, New York
At Long Last, Together
Peter E. Mardikian had both good and bad timing: good, because he met his future wife, Corinne, at Ohio State University, where they lived in the same dorm; and bad, because, try as he might, after graduation, there never seemed to be a good time for her to move to New York to be with him.
Mr. Mardikian, who worked at Imagine Software, traveled a lot in his job after college. Corinne Mardikian ‹ graduated after him and did not want to be in New York unless they could be together.
"It was very tough to live apart," said Mrs. Mardikian. "The time was never right to actually be together."
But Mr. Mardikian, 29, had grown up in Princeton, N.J., dreaming of living in Manhattan and working on Wall Street. Though he never made it to Wall Street, less than two years ago, the timing was finally right, and his future wife moved in with him.
"His closure was her coming to Manhattan," said his friend and former roommate, Eric Boucher. "He wouldn't have been complete without getting married to Cori."
On Sept. 11, Mr. Mardikian was attending a conference at Windows on the World. He had been married for six weeks.
Twenty-four years, and sometimes still feels like yesterday. Today was a day similar to that day. Crystal clear blue skies, hint of fall on the way. Thinking of you and your family always.
Jess
September 11, 2025
Always in my thoughts dear Pete. 24 years feels unreal.
Malissa Smith
September 11, 2025 | Work
Thinking of you Pete! 24 long years since we last saw you. So many changes and still some things remain the same. You are still missed and gone from us way too soon.
Denise O'Brien
September 10, 2025 | Work
My family (Snow) remembers the Mardikian Family, especially Monica and Peter from much earlier days in Portage, MI. I can´t recall exactly how and when we met, however I do have a strong recollection of your family´s kindness and genuineness. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that when my husband and I are in NYC in May to visit our daughter, we will certainly be paying our respects to your son, brother, husband, and uncle. With Peace & Love, Kathleen Koelsch (Snow)
Kathleen Koelsch
April 16, 2025 | Other
Thinking of you and your family, Pete. Twenty-three years and still so hard to fathom.
Jess
September 11, 2024
23 years you have been gone in a few short hours from now. Still thinking of you and your family.
Denise O'Brien
September 10, 2024 | Commack, NY | Coworker
Dear son, Twenty-two years have passed and life continues to be a struggle without you in it. We all miss you so much. We tell Monica´s children about you. Emma and Tyler love to hear stories about their sweet uncle Peter.You will never be forgotten and will remain in our hearts forever. Love forever
Jackie Mardikian
September 14, 2023 | Family
Remembering you and your family ❤
Mary-Ellen Mullen
September 12, 2023 | Warwick, RI
Never, ever forgotten.
Cindy Casserly
September 12, 2023 | Portage, MI | Neighbor
