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Jean Andrucki Obituary
Why waste time on TV when you could read or bike or help somebody out? Jean Andrucki did not even own a set. Instead, she played on two Irish women's teams: soccer on one and Gaelic football on the other. She kayaked with her 3-year- old nephew. "She's paddling," said Laura Andrucki-Izzo, her younger sister. "And he's belting out 'Row, row, row your boat.' That says it all about Jean."
Her job was doing risk assessment for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. After hours, Ms. Andrucki, 43, was usually either helping to care for developmentally disabled children or elderly neighbors in Hoboken, N.J., or she was jogging or hiking. Her passions were nature and animals ‹ the wildlife of South Africa and Peru, which she visited, and of Hoboken, which she fed. "The squirrels would climb seven floors to her terrace," Ms. Andrucki- Izzo said.
"She loved animals and gardens and writing and poetry," she continued. "She had a British heart. But it was more Oscar Wilde than Jane Austen. More a smart, tough American woman with a soft spot."
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Alex Abetkov
June 21, 2025
My family and I finally made it to NYC and we visited the 9/11 Memorial today. I was honored with holding your name up on the 10 year remembrance of 9/11 at AT&T Park in SF. Since the completion of the memorial I vowed to make the trek and find your name. I found it on N66 and I took a photo. Never forget
Holly Flowers
September 12, 2024
So sorry you had to go through this
Winson F
September 11, 2024
In loving memory of a classy lady and a great friend. What crazy vacation ideas would you pursue today? How many people would you have touched in the last 23 years?
Jeff Sirk
September 11, 2023
In rememberance of you on this tragic day. To this day I still have your name on a sticker on my motorcycle helmet from the Million Bikers to DC ride to commemorate those fallen in the terrorist attacks on this nation. May you Rest In Peace!
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Diane ormrod
September 11, 2023
As always, thinking of you Jean. Living life, experiencing joy, searching... all the things you did. As long as I live, you will be remembered with a smile and thanks - for showing me that life is an adventure to be explored. x
Winson F
September 10, 2023
Through out my ups and downs with my career, I´ve often lived by `what would Jean do´. At the ended of my time with the PA, I am grateful for your decision to hire me. Most of all, for showing me your integrity, leadership, honesty ,ethics, and drive. Even though I am retired now, I will never forget you.
Tina Nannarone
September 10, 2023
To Jean,
I walked with my grandchildren around the train station in Metuchen where there is a memorial to those who died in 9/11. We found Jean´s name and I told them both what a wonderful, strong, caring person she was.
I miss her often.
Tina Nannarone
Diane Ormrod
September 11, 2021
Twenty years Jean.
That you have never been found still devastates me.
You disappeared. All I can hope for is that you actually didn't. That your incredible energy is out there, doing something else. You were someone who searched, who had to learn and improve and grow. Maybe you'd grown enough in this life.
Onward and upward... If anyone has moved onward and upward, it's you. I know you're out there, and hopefully you and my mum - one of your besties - found each other out there, and are having a laugh and moving forward as you always used to.
You are truly missed.
Cheers Jean.
With love always, your friend, Diane
Louise Scalzo
September 11, 2021
Rest In Peace
Winson F
September 10, 2021
Your life was inspirational and your memory a treasure
You are cherished, remembered, and missed beyond measure
RIP
Marianne
September 3, 2021
The candle will be lit that entire day, sunflowers by your name, nuts on the balcony, toes painted a different color, an act of kindness, extra love this year. I’m sure you are caring for all. Much love being sent to you and all
Marianne
September 3, 2021
There’s not a day that goes by I don’t say your name.
Jeff Sirk
September 1, 2021
After all of these years I still proudly have the sticker with her name on it that was given to me on my helmet from the the 2 million bikers to DC ride after 911. I believe she rides and watches over me while I'm riding my motorcycle on every ride! May She Rest In Peace!
Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021
Remembering Jean on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Winson Fung
September 11, 2020
It has been19 years since that day. We remember, commemorate and hope that you are in a better place. RIP.
Diane Ormrod
September 11, 2020
I still think of you so often Jean. As did my mum - until the day she died she told stories of the two of you and your adventures! My last visual memory of you is wearing a different coloured nail polish on every finger. Only two days before 'that day'. I thought of you leaving this world with those pretty fingernails... They typified you, and your joy for life. I know that energy can't ever die. Wherever you are, I send you love. x
Elizabeth Tu
September 13, 2019
Jean you were the care free buddy who kept me giggling and thinking. Miss you more every year of the little time we shared and didnt realize how lucky I was to have known you
ROBERT KEARNEY
September 12, 2019
Thanks for your helping me to keep my way. Your words still keep me going.
Liz Blasio
September 12, 2019
Not a day goes by when you are not missed. You left a big hole in our lives when you were taken so young. Your picture of us hangs on my office wall just to bring a smile as a reminder of what a truly amazing friend you were. We had so many laughs & adventures together. Love to you & all of your family & friends❤
Winson
September 11, 2019
Another year has past and another year that you are missed. Your name and antics are still alive at work. I am thankful for knowing you as a person and a friend.
July 1, 2019
You will be missed Jean! Take care.
D Bruno
April 4, 2019
There's this movie called Hope Floats and a quote from the movie about life and death goes like this - "The beginning is usually scary, the end is always sad but it's what you do with the middle that's important". Jean did a lot with her middle and most of all she was kind. When I got promoted to supervisor and was handed 12 contracts to administer nobody at my facility would be kind enough to explain anything to me. I told Jean about it and she immediately said "come by tomorrow afternoon and I'll go over everything you need to know". Because of her kindness and effort I was able to provide the Port Authority with the kind of contract administration that they deserved for 20 years. In a nut shell it was just how she was- kind, generous and simply nice. I have never forgotten her and the pearl bracelet she always wore on her arm. That bracelet was her signature piece of jewelry. Nicest person I ever had the privilege and honor to know while working for an Agency that was lucky to have her and extremely sad to loose her. She is missed and will never be forgotten.
Winson Fung
September 10, 2018
Jean
As memories fade over time, you are still very much in the hearts and minds of those you've touched. While your antics are talked about today, your personality and achievements are very much alive in those that knew you. RIP
Craig Murphy
September 14, 2016
Heart felt blessings to a very sweet person. You are remembered fondly both then and now.
Liz Blasio
September 11, 2016
I think about Jean every day. Never in my life have I ever met a more kind, loving, giving, compassionate women that I was so lucky to call my life long friend. She also had an amazingly witty side to her that would bring you to your knees with tears and laughter. My heart goes out to your loving family.
Karl Danz
September 11, 2016
Fifteen years later I still think about you all the time. So happy to have shared a warm friendship that began back in our high school days. At the time I committed to doing what I could to help eliminate the hatred and conflict that led to your early departure from this world, and I still carry that with me.
Winson
September 11, 2016
Visit your name often. Still miss your friendship after 15 yrs.
Ann Lynch
September 11, 2016
Thinking of you and your family today and every day. Jean you were a beautiful woman inside and out xx
Frank Sessa
September 11, 2016
Did not know Jean nearly as well as others but had the blessing of spending a couple weekends with her and other friends on Cape Cod in the 80s. Jean had a way of bringing joy, friendship, warmness and realness to any experience you shared with her. When I think of her those same warm feelings come over me, and it is as if I saw her yesterday. Miss you Jean.
Bob Kearney
July 9, 2016
Just spent a couple days at Hither Hills, Montauk. Your happy outdoor spirit is all over that place.
September 11, 2015
You even touched a total stranger. Praying for you & your loved ones - especially today.
Joanne Vogt
September 11, 2015
Jean - thinking of you today. May you rest in peace.
Winson
September 11, 2015
Jean,
Much has changed since that day in September. That big stereo you lugged from NY back home to NJ can now fit into your pocket. Women sports are catching up to men (but still have a long way to go) Not only would you have been first to cheer the women's soccer team ticker tape parade on Broadway, you would have convinced us to be there as well. Cannot imagine how many nontraditional vacation spots you would have visited. Can imagine your friends' surprise when you tell them that their Christmas gift was a donation to Heifer International. On this day, I am taking liberty with a Dr Seuss quote: don't cry because she's gone, smile because she happened. Your sprit continues to touch us even in your absence.
September 11, 2015
Miss you more and more Jean as each year passes, that terrible day will remain with me always. The World lost the most beautiful person that day, Rest in Peace Jean.
September 11, 2015
Jean, your imprint on our hearts is not forgotten. Peace to the family. Xo
Deb
Mariamne M
September 2, 2015
I went to the water fall memorial this Saturday seeking your name. I felt so warm hearted when I found it .. There's not a day I don't think of you Your spirit will forever remain in 7A my cat to enjoys the balcony I share your Irish heritage and your love for the outdoors and boat rides to NY This time of year Know there's a special light in my home for you
. You'll never be forgotten. .
September 1, 2015
It's coming up on the 14th anniversary od that devastating day. Jean is not forgotten as long as I breathe. She was a friend.
Lori Strow
September 11, 2014
I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but we have a mutual friend. When I think of her, I think of you. My heart goes out to your family and friends who are missing you so deeply.
Linda Davis
September 11, 2014
It's so hard to believe my lovely friend Jean has been gone from this earth all these years. I think of you every day Jean and all the many great times we shared. I am here in Liverpool at Val's a place you loved to visit with me, each time I come here I wish you were with us all. My dear friend you are truly missed by all, Rest in Peace.
Darlene
September 13, 2013
It's been two years since I took part in a 9-11 walk, and was assigned your name. This year I took a ride on a steam engine train. They stopped the train, observed a minute of silence, and then blew the old time whistle. There was not a dry eye on the train. Sent a prayer your way.
Jeffrey Sirk Sr.
September 12, 2013
Hello! My name is Jeffrey Sirk Sr. On Wednesday 9-11-2013 I was one of the riders in the 2 million Bikers to DC ride. When I signed up for the ride they handed out stickers with the names of the fallen from 9-11-2001. I was fortunate enough to ride for Jean! It was an incredible honor to have had her along with me on this ride. The sticker with her name on it was placed on the very front of my helmet and with permission I would like to keep it there.Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting Jean I can't help but feel as though she was on my bike with me! The ride was great as we circled the Capitol Beltway around Washington DC!My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family and friends.May she Rest In Peace!
Winson
September 11, 2013
Jean,
I have missed you longer than I've known you. Can't take away the good times we shared at work. I know you've made everyone happy where you are now. RIP
Joy
September 11, 2013
you will always be rememembered.
Marianne
September 11, 2013
The candle is lit in ur honor. Always rememered. Rest in peace
September 11, 2013
Dear Jean:
Another year has gone by without seeing your smiling face. I cannot believe it has been 12 years since we last saw you. I miss you Jean I miss all our travels and the laughs we had along the way. I will remember you always but someday we will all meet again, R.I.P my friend.
Love, Linda
Nico
September 11, 2013
Thinking of you today. Never forgotten!
September 9, 2013
Will never forget you.
Love, Deb
I visited the memorial 12/10/12 and took this photo
C Hughes
December 16, 2012
Linda Davis
September 11, 2012
Dear Jean:
It's been 11 years since the World lost you and I still miss you every single day. We all miss your smiling face your fantastic personality we just miss you period. A light went off the day we lost you. Keep smiling down on us. Lots of love Linda
September 11, 2012
Jean and I became "phone friends" through our jobs. When I left the company I worked for she sent me a card that said "We miss you". I came across that card about a year ago and it brought a smile to my face. She was such a sweetheart. May you rest sweetly in the arms of God.
Winson Fung
September 11, 2012
It has been 11 years but it seems like yesterday that I heard your laughter coming from your office. The world has changed but you will always be the one constant that will remind me of hope and peace.
Marianne Michane
September 11, 2012
My name is Marianne. I live in Jean's apartment. I never met Jean but I have heard nothing but beautiful things about Jean. I have felt a connection to Jean since I moved in. Every year I attend the Hoboken Memorial, leave flowers and light a candle for her. I don't know what made me look her name up today but I am so happy I did. Today is a day to celebrate her life and reading all of these messages it is so wonderful to continue to learn about her and how she was so loved. Thank you for sharing her life -- she will always be rememered cherished by all. I will forever celebrate this day for you Jean.
Joanne & Karl Vogt
September 10, 2012
Dear Jean,
Thinking of you and remembering the fun you brought to the office. May you rest in peace. You are missed.
Barbara Boam
February 9, 2012
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you (mile #67) on 2/9/12 as a dedication to your life.
Diane Ormrod
December 3, 2011
How nice to see all of these people who didn't even know Jean adding notes and bearing her name in memorial services. Thank you so much for remembering our Jean.
Jean certainly has not been forgotten by those of us who were counted as her friends. She is unforgettable. She was a crack up, a force to be reckoned with. Challenging, witty, smart as a whip, inspirational - and extremely caring. A spirit like Jean's cannot disappear, it stays with us who knew her (and now those who didn't) in so many ways.
December 2, 2011
To The family,
It's not often that we learn of persons who are busy helping disabled children and the elderly. When God brings an end to this system of things the resurrected Jean A. Andrucki will not have to worry about terrorism becuase all violent acts will be things of the past.
Sincerely,
Mr. Terry, a bible student
Joy Rootkowski
September 23, 2011
Always remembered
Alex Abetkov
September 13, 2011
Jean, I was honored to hold up your name during a remembrance held at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Ca. on 9-11-11. Thank you for picking me.
Winson Fung
September 13, 2011
Dear Jean,
What more can I say that hasn't been said already. You are sorely missed but your spirit lives on. I find comfort in knowing that I am a better person in knowing you.
Darlene Falvey
September 12, 2011
Jean, I walked in your name in the Las Vegas, NV 9/11 Remembrance activities on 9-10-11. I was especially honored after reading your bio.
Barry Halloran
September 11, 2011
Jean, you goodness and love of life are not forgotten.
Darlene Falvey
September 11, 2011
Wanted to let Jean's family & friends know I drew her name, and walked in her honor in the Las Vegas, NV 9-11 Remembrance activities on 9-10-11. It was a special honor after reading her bio.
Scott Carlsen
September 11, 2011
Jean,
I think of you daily, but especially on this day. May peace be with you always.
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
Karl Danz
September 11, 2011
Jean,
Still think about you all the time, and really miss you. I am so glad for all the years of friendship we had.
September 10, 2011
Hey, Jean:
Remember me, you were always my favorite from UPS from Stony Brook. The little jokes and news we shared. How I miss you... Liz Tu
Joanne & Karl Vogt
September 10, 2011
Jean,
Thinking about the good times at Journal Square...you were one of a kind. Rest in peace.
September 9, 2011
Dear Jean:
It's been ten years since you left and we all still miss you so very much. We would give anything to see your smiling face and hear that wit of yours. Love and miss you loads.
All my love, Linda
Ann Lynch
September 21, 2010
Dear Jean,
Another year gone and you are still so missed and so thought about. My best wishes to your lovely family.
LINDA DAVIS
September 16, 2010
Jean another year has gone by and I miss you more than ever you will always be with us all you were the best. Love and miss you. |
Linda, Hi from |Liverpool you should be here with me and the family.
Diane Ormrod
September 12, 2010
Another year Jean.... I kept thinking of you yesterday, smiling at the memory of the week before you died when you showed me your fingernails - each painted in a different colour: pale blue, pale pink, lemon.... I told you that you were crazy! You laughed. Only you would do something like that! You were so full of life and great energy...
Sept 5, 2001 Pa Golf League
Bob Kearney
September 11, 2010
Still remembering the Golf League BBQ the week before. Good times forever to remember!
Joanne & Karl Vogt
September 11, 2010
Jean,
Remembering you in our prayers. Have all good memories of you. May you rest in peace.
Deb Penkin
September 10, 2010
Will remember you and think fondly of you and the rest of the family always.
Diane Ormrod
September 12, 2009
Still thinking of you Jean. Looking at your pictures, it's so hard to believe we haven't seen you in such a long time. But you - our brutally honest, sarcastically funny and forever exploring friend made it impossible to forget you.
September 11, 2009
Dear Jean:
Another year without you. We all miss your smiling face.
Cannot believe you are gone from us.
Your friend.
Linda Davis
Nancy Dougherty
September 11, 2009
September 11 2009
Thinking of you and your family & friends. We will never forget.
diane ormrod
April 30, 2009
Funny.... this page came up in a google search of my name. I stopped to read it. People are still writing about you. And I still get choked up reading it. We still miss you Jean, and talk of you often - with lots of laughter and sadness too. I can't believe such a strong personality just disappeared from this earth. I know your energy is out there somewhere...
Linda Davis
September 12, 2008
Another year Jean.
We still all miss you terribly, what a terible loss.
Your friend,
Linda
Joanne & Karl Vogt
September 12, 2008
Jean,
May you rest in peace. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Dougherty
September 11, 2008
Thinking about you today and your loved ones and their loss. You were always funny and a very kind person in High school and on the basketball court. God Bless
Ann Lynch
September 11, 2008
I can't believe Jean is gone 7 years today. She was such a beautiful person both inside and out. We knew each other from playing soccer and gaelic football together, both of which she played brillantly. We had many a good evening practicing or playing together followed by a few sociables. Jean always had a smile on her face and a good word to say.
One of the last times we met was at my daughter Emmas Baby shower and this morning I had the pleasure of telling Emma a little about Mommys friend whose life ended seven years ago today. I often think of you and your lovely family to whom I again send my condolences
Jennifer Fitch
August 29, 2008
Well Jean it is going on the 7th anniversary and I still don't know what to write. I thought there would be no more grief in out family but I guess I was seriously mistaken. You helped me through 1 of the toughest times in my life when my husband died and I have needed you since that and you were taken from us. The pain and sorrow never seems to get any easier not having you here. You never got to meet my daughters but know that my middle one is named in your rememberance. Your mother and I call her "Little Jean" She is so very much like you. I miss you so very much.
Your cousin Jennifer
Tara Light (Possiel)
August 5, 2008
I still cannot believe you are gone. The day Laura told me I did not want to believe it. I didn't know what to say to her and to this day I regret that. I saw everything unfold on t.v. and in newspaper articles but it was all so unreal. I took a ferry ride during my visit to NJ two summers ago and it hit me. It hit me HARD. The towers are gone. You're gone. I mourned for the loss of your life and I mourned for your family. You were SO full of life. From the first time I met you I felt like you welcomed me. I will never forget the day you came into the grocery store I worked at to buy cat food. I was upset over something going on at home and as you handed me the cash you put your hand on mine and told me it would be ok. You didn't ask a thousand questions but yet you know exactly what to say. At that moment I knew things would be ok, things will work out. That small little sentence gave me hope. I will NEVER forget you.
Doug Abraham
February 4, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kevin Hennessy
January 1, 2008
You were a great friend and I still find myself thinking of all the good times we had with Linda and Diane.I only found out in the last couple of months of our loss as I moved back to Ireland many years ago.You wll be missed but always remembered.
Joanne Vogt
September 12, 2007
Jean,
Remembering you on this saddest of days. May you rest in peace.
mary schrad
September 11, 2007
...no one truly dies - they live forever in our hearts....Jean's spirit lives in soooo many people's hearts - thank you for making such a difference in many people's lives and being such a pal to Liz throughout your lives....my sincere blessings to all of Jean's family and extended family.
Mary Schrad
Plaque on Jean's bench
August 10, 2007
Jean's Memorial Bench in Long Island
August 9, 2007
Jean in her office - 1WTC 64N
August 9, 2007
Linda Davis
March 21, 2007
Jean:
I still miss you and think of you every day. No-one makes me laugh the way you did. I miss all the good times we had, sharing stories of our daily lives. Everyone talks about you Jean they all miss you and who wouldn't. You left a huge empty space in everyone's lives. There will never be another like you. It was a privelidge to have you as a friend.
Linda
aj
November 16, 2006
god bless
Kristine
October 13, 2006
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 vane. We will always remember.
September 15, 2006
May your family remember the wonderful times you shared during your brief stay on Earth.
Joanne Vogt
September 8, 2006
Jean,
Thoughts and prayers are with you. May you rest in peace.
P Tabbernor
August 19, 2006
In memory....
Freddy De Schutter
December 11, 2004
It does heart pain what has happened on 11 September 2001.
Our sympathy is prayed and with you.
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