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Pauline Tull-Francis Obituary
Pauline Tull-Francis lent her operatic soprano voice to her church and largely reserved her dance moves for family gatherings, where she would be on the dance floor the first chance she got, said her daughter, Debby Williams. A native of Barbados, Ms. Tull- Francis, 56, was partial to reggae, calypso and other rhythms of the Caribbean, but she could also groove to Ella Fitzgerald and Celine Dion.
Ms. Tull-Francis, who lived in Brooklyn with her husband and had four grown children and five grandchildren, was also a nurturer with a big, radiant smile. "She was always feeding someone," Ms. Williams said. "She just had to cook."
A food-service employee at Cantor Fitzgerald, she also helped feed traders on the 104th floor of 1 World Trade Center, where she started her workday at 6 a.m. Among the condolences that poured in after her body was recovered a week after the attacks, one in particular touched her family deeply. It came from a woman who had never met her but whose husband, a broker who was also killed, had often told her how wonderful Ms. Tull-Francis was. "That was confirmation of the kind of person my mom was," Ms. Williams said. "She had a big heart. She hated to see people hungry."
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Caiden Steeven
November 25, 2024
I really miss you. you always gave me somthing to eat when i asked
Barbara Quinn
September 11, 2024
My true heart goes out to all of you . On this day 20 plus yrs ago I remeber debbie telling me about your beautiful mother. 20 plus yrs ago I remember he funeral and do many ppl talking beautifully about your mother. May god. Watch over you n ur family always
Can u please email me [email protected]. im looking for debbie . I've trued all theses yrs to find her n this is my last way . please I miss her dearly
Elizabeth Springer Ross
September 14, 2021
Continue to sleep in peace.. you are not forgotten.
Cindy Roe
September 13, 2021
Remembering Pauline on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
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Carol Ann Denny & Family
September 13, 2017
Continue to sleep in Peace...Miss your lovely smile
Elizabeth Springer Ross
September 10, 2017
Continue to Rest in peace
Jennifer Tull
September 10, 2017
I thought I was strong enough but don't matter how long it's been I'm not strong enough you was alway the strongest I love you mum.
Jennifer Tull
September 10, 2017
I thought I was strong enough but don't matter how long it's been I'm not strong enough you was alway the strongest I love you mum.
jennifer tull
June 19, 2012
today just like every other day i thought of my mum, out of no where i decided to google my mother's name, to see if her name was written in history then i cried again and again to see my mum smiling face and the comments thank you all i know my mum was truly loved. i still leave the light on for you mum i love you.
Malka Miller
January 3, 2011
Dearest Momma P,
I wish I had the opportunity to meet you. Your memory lives on in the storytelling of your dear daughter. She tells me we have so much in common and that you and I would have shared some wonderful times in the kitchen. I thank you boundlessly for sending her to me. She has enriched my life in so many ways in such a very short time. Please watch over her...over us...and send us your blessing.
With the greatest respect and adoration,
Malka
calvin Tull
September 11, 2009
I am the son of Pauline Tull-Franci
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.love you and miss you mom.and to all other families like us, Our hearts cry with you. may god bless all of us.
Diane Tull-Brewster
September 11, 2007
The happiest thing is finding out that you have a family member that works a hop skip and jump away from you and that you can finally meet a side of your family that you have never met. The saddest thing is finding our that this same family member has been snatched away from you before you had a chance to meet them and get to know them. I attended Pauline's funeral and met one of her daughters. You can tell that Pualine was well loved and a lovely human being just by speaking to her children.
I just want to say God Bless her children and grandchildren. Do not allow anyone to take away the beautiful memories that you all have of her. Always remember that she is smiling over you all and protecting each of your steps for she is truly an angel for each of you.
To her children and her grandchildren - keep her laughter in your hearts and her love in your minds and souls.
P Tabbernor
April 4, 2007
In memory....
its us, having fun, we have a 4 month old son too
MICHAEL WARD
August 21, 2006
HELLO FOLKS, FIRST OF ALL THANK YOU FOR PAULINE AND HOW MUCH OF AN IMPACT SHE MADE ON EVERYONE, SURELY SHE WAS ONE OF GOD'S OWN...LOVED HER SMILE..I HAVE TO WRITE A TRIBUTE FOR THE 2,996 PROJECT TO CELEBRATE THE 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF 9-11....IF ANYONE KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT JOAN FRANCIS WHO WORKED WHERE PAULINE AND LUCY WORKED AT WINDOWS ON THE WORLD, COULD YOU EMAIL ME AT [email protected] ASAP..I NEED TO WRITE IN BEFORE THE 9TH....GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Valerie Garcia
September 11, 2003
To remember the victims of September 11th, each student and faculty member at my high school received a star with a name of one of the victims on it. I got the one with the name Pauline Francis. All day I thought about what she must have been like and what she looked like. I finally got a chance to look on the internet and see a picture of her. She must have been an awesome lady and I am blessed to have been able to learn of her. I will think of her each year on September 11th!
calvin tull
February 19, 2003
my name is Calvin Tull the son of Pauline TULL FRANCIS it have been a year and 6 mounts but for me it feel like yesterday the pain in my heart is no lester than the day of 9|11|2001 but my mom was a good woman with a kind and loveing person who only had love in heart .on the behlaf of me and my tree sisters we are giveing thanks to all of you who remember my mom and all the rest of thoes families like us she is still alive in our hearts may good bless all of us.
Margaret Morales
September 27, 2002
I knew pauline and worked with her for 2 yrs. on the 105th fl. and only found out today that she was one of the victims. I remember her best when she would put her Bob Marley cassette in the player and man those brokers would love it. She had a wonderful smile I will miss her. To the family, she will always be alive in your memories. Thank God for the priviledge of having her in your life. God bless you
Rebecca Sheller
September 15, 2002
My son Walker is in second grade at Seabreeze Elementary in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. During the week of Sept. 11, 2002 he came home with a letter asking if we would like to accept a seedling to honor the life of a victim of the 9/11 attacks. We talked about it and agreed. We had no idea how much it would touch us. Although we live in Florida, we did have friends in the Trade Center who survived, but also who are dealing with loss. When my two sons jumped in the car on Sept. 11, 2002 to show me the tree with Pauline's name, I started to cry. The boys really don't understand what happened and why on Sept. 11, but they do understand that many people died because of a sick group of people, and a beautiful woman with a big heart is gone because of it. We have read the notes about Pauline and talked about how sad it is for your family. You have lost such a beautiful lady. Our prayers are with you. We have planted the little tree in our yard to remember the events of 9/11 and to remember your Mother, Sister, Friend, Wife, and loved one Pauline Tull-Francis.
May 10, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN..PAULINE TULL-FRANCIS AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS..ST.PAUL AND ST.FRANCIS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Vera Gaskin
March 7, 2002
To my beloved sister Pauline...
I miss you everyday
I cry everyday
I see your face everyday
My heart aches everyday
My memory of September 11th
I cannot remember what I did
I only know that I have no sister after September 11th. It hurt, it hurt my heart. I pray everyday that you did not suffer. May God bless you rest in Peace my beloved sister.
Forever will I remember you.
Your loving sister
Vera Gaskin
Nikki Lewis
January 13, 2002
Pauline, you always had a smile for me on my daily trips to the kitchen. When they combined the kitchens your work was tripled, the lines were ridiculous. Thanks for letting me call you and knowing you would take care of me without making me wait in line. We had alot of laughs. I wish the best for your family. I will never forget you Pauline.
Nikki
Teresa Jahn
December 8, 2001
Seeing this picture of Pauline I wish I would have met her as I can see her heart shining in her smile. She must have been a wonderful person. 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
Susan Smith
November 12, 2001
I was a broker for Cantor for almost 20 years and left November of 2000. I could always count on Pauline for a big smile and an even bigger hug. She always made me happy. After I left I stopped up there again to see her and it was wonderful. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. You are all in my prayers. She spoke about all of you all the time and you could see how much she loved her family.
Franki Garrett
November 5, 2001
I want to let the family of Pauline Francis know that I have been wearing a mercy band with her name on it. I have been praying for you all daily, and I hope that God comforts you in this most difficult time. I know no words will relieve your pain, but I know the God of all comfort will. Agape Franki Garrett
barb harrington
October 26, 2001
PEACE BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.
Carmela Clarke
October 22, 2001
My sympathy to all the family and friends. I never met Pauline, but I saw a picture of her in the Barbados Nation and she was a beautiful person. At times like this,we island/home people are very supportive and I am happy for the opportunity to extend my condolense. May Pauline rest in peace in Jesus name and the arms of the angels.
Pauline Kokila
October 22, 2001
I never met Pauline. Since we both share the same name, I thought of expressing my condolences to the family and friends of Pauline. My prayers are with you all. What a tragedy!!!
Pauline Margetson
September 26, 2001
My prayers for the family and friends of Pauline Francis. Though I have never before met your, or known of your life, we share a common name. May God welcome you with open arms into heaven.
K Phelps
September 26, 2001
Peace be with you.
Barbara Bolin
September 23, 2001
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
PAULINE MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Allan Crainie
September 23, 2001
We never knew you Pauline, but my family and I share the grief endured now by all those who loved and cared for you
Judith Edwards
September 21, 2001
To the Francis family and friends--
Although you are light, your thoughts reach for darkness. Because you reach for darkness, you are gradually dragged into darkness. You only need to hold yourself steadily within the light, but this may not be easy to do. So, what I suggest is that you merge into God and light though prayer. Merging into God and light means entering the light of your true Self.
....The Wisdom of Masahia Goi
My paryers and light are with you.
Peace/Love!
Audrey Evans
September 21, 2001
Pauline, I never met you, but I do know people that know you. I just want you to know that I'm praying for all of your love ones that you left behind. God Bless.
geoff wadsworth
September 21, 2001
I don't know who you Pauline but people from all around the world have been touched by what happened on Sept 11. The reaction of everyone after showed how proud you can be of the place where you lived.
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