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John Wallice Obituary
It is something of a toss- up as to which game John Wallice Jr. liked better: golf or bear. He was a long-shooter on the links with the habit of putting from crazy angles. His handicap was five or six, though it would sometimes fluctuate depending on who he was playing.
Bear was a different sort of game, played on the fairways of Mr. Wallice's backyard in Huntington Bay, N.Y., during family cookouts. He would rise from the table, spread his arms wide, make scary noises and chase the children around the yard.
Mr. Wallice, 43, was an international equities trader at Cantor Fitzgerald, but despite his success he saved his finest work for home. He loved to swim in Huntington Bay, and his three boys ‹ Jack, 9; Christian, 7; and Patrick, 4 ‹ would tag along as he dipped into the water. "They were like three tails everywhere he went," said his wife, Allison.
John Wallice had that knack for putting people at ease. He did it simply: he gave out nicknames to everyone he loved. His sister, Kim, was Red for her red hair. Another sister, Pam, was Mo. His third sister, Amy, was known as Baby, and Paul, his brother, somehow went by Joe.
His wife and sons had too many names to count. "That was his way to connect," Mrs. Wallice said. "Once you got a name, it was almost like you'd been christened."
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Chris Gennarelli
September 11, 2020
John,
Can not believe it is now 19 years since we lost you-you we’re so full of live and so much fun to be around- I think about you and your buddy John Robbins a lot.
The Kindred Family
February 20, 2020
Very sadly missed is John. Our sincere condolences to the family. May God continue to help each day.
Chris Gennarelli
September 13, 2019
John
Hard to believe it has been 18 years since we lost you-Missing you-remembering caddying for you and all of the other things.
Debra Wallis
September 12, 2019
I just wanted you to know that we havent forgotten. We will never forget. I do not know John. I have been to ground zero. Very emotional experience. So sorry John lost his life in this tragedy. He sounds like a great person ❤
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September 12, 2018
John, thinking of you and the other Huntington's lost on that tragic day. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Fellow Huntington
September 11, 2018
Always praying for you, Wally. Miss you.
Road trips to Vt with Rodent, Googie, Zygote and gang.
Always with your wheels turning, ready to do the next thing and make amusing observations. Making things a little bit more fun.
September 11, 2016
At church today, there was a bowl on the altar filled with the names of all the victims of the Sept 11 tragedy. Each person in the congregation chose a name to remember and prayer for. I chose Mr. Wallice's name randomly and found your beautiful family on Google. My prayer is that you have all found peace in the memories that you have of him. I am so very sorry for your loss and for that horrible day.
Linda in Maryland
Tom
September 10, 2016
John, 15 years later and my thoughts are with both you and your family. To your children, now adults .. feel your Dad's presence in you .. Know that the nickname of your father will always be "Winner". With much regards.
Bob Hill
February 11, 2016
Though it has been 15+ years, our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the entire Wallice family- especially Allison and the boys.
God bless!
September 12, 2015
I spent many a summer night in my Huntington years with "the boys " John being one of our crazy fun filled guys. He was whimsical,funny and loved life ! It was a honor to know him and to have spent that time together. Diana Sanvenero.
February 6, 2015
Hey John,
I'll never forget our JU days. You were the funniest most friendly guy back then. We really had some great times with all the guys. We will connect again.
Markish
Pete Halliday
November 16, 2014
John,
You were my 8th grade basketball coach. I, along with Schmitz, Malerba, Moriarty and Robbins and the others on the team all looked up to you. You were fun and engaging but also taught us a lot about the game of basketball and the game of life. And for that I'll never forget you.
Richard Cabrera
October 9, 2014
Hi John, its been a long time. We worked together on the Latin America Trading desk. You always had a smile and was always praticing your golf stroke. Now I'm older and wiser; learned a lot from you.
Richard
aka Apple Frank (only guys from that department/era will get this)
Chris Gennarelli
September 12, 2013
Miss you buddy-Hope you/John are now together.
September 11, 2013
for Patti
patti
September 11, 2013
thinking of you <3
Ellen Little
September 11, 2013
For my friend Patti L, who always remembers you.
Jake Mullem
September 11, 2013
Today is now the 12th year on from this unforutante and devastating event and I wanted to leave a message on your page for your family and friends.
I never got the chance to meet you for the years you were at Cantor.
My father was your UK partner for years at the company and always talked so highly of you.
I was only seven years old when this tragic atatck took place and every year you have been in our family's thoughts and will be i'm sure forever and always.
Wishing your family and friends a long life ahead.
Jake, Jason, Kym and Lauren Mullem.
September 29, 2011
Happy bday pal
September 8, 2011
John,
Can't believe its been 10 years since we lost you. I still think about you all of the time. I think about all of the great funny times and adventures we had JU and after. You were such a character. While at JU you made me laugh on a daily basis. Our gang: Timbo, Hambone, JJ, Hudder, Sully, Markish, Jimmy etc. Great times, the best. Hope to see you on the other side some day in the meantime you still live within me through all those great memories. Always love you buddy
Rick "rattleman Miller
March 2, 2011
missing you.. you were a great role model to us kids growing up. you will always have a special place in my heart.
May 29, 2010
love you
August 16, 2009
think of you all the time...
June 11, 2009
please help me in this time of need
pat wallice
February 10, 2009
theres a rock at my beach where his name is engraved my favorite rock, holds all our memories inside it the rock is big and strong like dad was my dad is in my heart and he will all ways be there theres a rock at my beach where his name is engraved our rock. written by his son.
Dick Zazzaro
September 26, 2008
In loving memory of a person who never gave up. Your attitude on life helped me through some rough times.
Nan Gieg
September 11, 2008
I remember John, my cousin, from the summer in the late 50's when I babysat for the Wallice's. John's red hair passed on to my son and grandson.........family trait. My love to all the family. Nan Gieg
max eyers
September 11, 2008
Never forget you John and still keep the Strata in my draw. A short friendship but you Ally and the boys left a lasting impression.
Max.
P Tabbernor
April 14, 2007
In remembrance....
Ed Knight
September 19, 2006
John "Lewis" Wallice was one of the most unforgettable characters I have ever met. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could make me laugh at anything, even myself. Now that I have become consumed myself at his passion, golf, I refer to any course in less than good shape by the name he used to refer to the links at JU--the "Pseudo-links." This guy had the gift.
CHRIS "PUDGE" GENNARELLI
September 14, 2006
JOHN,
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD AT THE CRESENT CLUB. CADDYING FOR YOU WAS A LOT OF FUN. GOING OVER THE FENCE ON THE 12 TH TEE TO BUY BEER, OR WHEN MATTY, AND I WERE BARTENDERS AT YOUR NEW YEAR'S PARTY-ONE IN WHICH I REMEMBER LOUIE WAS A WRECK. MOST OF ALL YOU A FREIND TO ME, AND I ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO YOU, AND NOW EVEN MORE. EVEN THOUGH I WILL NEVER SEE YOU AGAIN, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER, AND I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU/YOUR FAMILY, AND ALL OF THE MANY PEOPLE YOU TOUCHED IN YOUR LIFETIME.
YOUR FRIEND FOREVER,
CHRIS "PUDGE" GENNARELLI
Kim Fehrenbacher(Rodgers)
September 11, 2006
May god Bless you and your family, your loving memory is always with us.
Annie Rohrecker
August 19, 2006
I love you Uncle John
Mick age 13 Bodenheimer ( nephew)
July 22, 2006
uncle john,
all of us, the hauflers, bodenheimers, Rohreckers, and aunt allie, and jackie and christian and patt miss you like crazy. we wish you were here to share the memories we are making.
i'm sorry it had to end so early for you. i will never forget that last 2 weeks of agust '01 that i spent with you. i regret my last words to you were good bye. but i know i will always remember you
Kate (Rosie/Oldie) McArdle
February 22, 2004
John,
you are missed by many! We all love you so much and miss that funny guy at the family cook outs. Bear cant ever be the same without you. Miss you and always thinking about you!
Lots of Love,
Thomas Krempecki
January 21, 2004
Johnny Wallice!!
You named me Thomas Aquinas...and the name has stuck. I remember the "Masters" parties at the old house in Centerport...they were the best! Miss you so much dude!!
Dave Boccia
May 21, 2003
Sonny Red, You are so missed by all of us!! Golf will never be the same again and I miss watching you putt from the 150 bush. Say Hello to Grampy for me..See you again one day on the 1st tee...
Davey B
Dad Nud
October 4, 2002
Red
You named me, you named everyone, you are my brother and always will be. you were always the first one to dance when we played. you knew what it was all about very early. We met when we were 4.We were friends forever. We painted the bathroom in school in Kindergarden. We hacked up golf courses together before i realized I was so bad I had to stop playing. You never told me I was bad, you should have.
Your brother Paul told me I need to get over your death, I never ever will, love Nud
Jodie Miller
September 25, 2002
On 9/11/02 my husband and I rode a motorcycle in a charitable ride for the 9/11 victims. Each rider was given a braclet and we got the one that read John Wallice Jr. World Trade Center. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I still have the braclet and would be happy to send it to you if you'd like it. It's a white plastic band. I just wanted you to know that we rode in honor of John Jr. on that day. There were over 7200 bikes that day going through Phoenix to Downtown. It was really awesome!
Jodie
Carol Fullam Foelker
September 18, 2002
Wally swam with me all the way from Bay Crest to Nathan Hale one sunny afternoon after I had been spooked by the film "Jaws" (I'd wanted to go but just not alone). Nice of me to pick a story of gallantry from 18+ years of growing up together.
John,
I send up so many prayers for you and your family and for all of us who miss you and can't stand it.
Carre
Tom Brusstar
September 16, 2002
Dear John:
At Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago on September 15, 2002, they put the name of each WTC victim in a bowl, and I drew your name.
I can't claim I ever knew you (although now I wish you had given me one of those cool nicknames), but I prayed today that your soul has found its rest, and that your family takes comfort in your peace, knowing that others around the country are thinking of you. May the power of the prayers of the many who share in this tribute influence the hard hearts of those who would bring suffering on the blameless.
Brittany Taggart
September 12, 2002
Today in my high school we gathered togehter and each of us received a bracelet with one of the names of a vitcim of 9/11 on it, and i received one with Jack's name on it. I read about him and found that he was a man who loved playing golf and spending time with his sons Jack, Christian, and Patrick, and his wife Allison. I just wanted to let his family know if they read this, how much i am praying for them on this anniversary and for the years to come. John will be forever remembered, and always in my prayers. Thank you all for being soo brave. We'll never forget!
John Schmid
September 11, 2002
Dear Wallice Family,
This must be a particularly hard time for you. But be assured John's death will not go unknown - our prayers are with you as they are with everybody else who lost someone that horrible day a year ago. I heard about John's death by receiving a memorial card at a service we held. It struck home because my name is likewise John, and it makes me realize the reality of this terror. It hurts me so greatly inside to think how empty your life is now that this horrible tragedy has taken John away. We pray for you constantly. We wish you the best in your recovery, that healing and comfort may come soon if it hasn't already. Keep the faith, keep the hope. We are thinking of you,
John Schmid
Angie Campbell
May 31, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind on September 11, 2001. May you rest in peace forever.
May 22, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN..JOHN WALLICE JR AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE..CHILDREN..FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS AND ST.JOHN GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Rick (Rattleman) Miller
May 15, 2002
Wally,
One of my very best friends. You are my brother. I miss you. You were the best. We were on the same wave length from the day we met all those years ago at JU till the end. Think about you all the time. I love you brother.
Rattleman
Tommy Mackell
March 18, 2002
Wally, I had wanted to give you a call to let you know me and my "lamby" were moving to your neck of the woods. I have also lost my brother-in-law and I feel for your families loss. I wish we could share some Harry's "Sliders" and "Johnny's" for one last time. See you someday.
January 30, 2002
John Wallice
This neighborhood and this beach club owe us little.
Life owes us little. We owe life everything.
John made a bargain with life.
For the opportunity life gave,
He paid life back:
By loving his wife and children,
By bringing his children down for a swim in the evenings after work.
By having a Bud, talking about the cool breeze.
By seeing the things that could be done.
By being a good friend and neighbor.
By promising to stop “kidding” Dorothy.
(So he made “promises” he meant not to keep.)
You could feel his happiness with life and the bargain he made.
John was enthusiasm: for living, for family, and for neighborhood.
That was his payback to life.
9-14-01
Ed Todd
Steve Arees
January 15, 2002
I am not sure how I wound up with "Documents" as a nickname with Wally out on the golf course. I think it was the third derivative of the initial nickname Wally gave me that somehow led there. Wally, the Griff and I will miss good times with you and your bro in Fla. , and beyond. Glad to see your taking the "piano" with ya.:)
Pat (Fehrenbacher) Austin
December 5, 2001
A long time ago, but we were always cousins, family. We always will be.
I imagine you with Nanny now, the other Aunts and Uncles, all having cocktails. Peaceful and happy.
God Bless you.
Teresa Jahn
December 3, 2001
The "bear" story was very cute. Thank you for sharing it with us. We are so sorry for your loss. 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
Woody Thompson
November 29, 2001
Hey Big Red -
Thanks...for naming me "O-Toodles"...and for taking that humongous bite out of my sandwich every day at the beach...and for telling me to "go long" every play with no intention of ever throwing me the ball...and for making sure that all of Paul's buddies knew who was in charge at Jack and Alice's house...it all seemed such a pain back then, but I wouldn't trade those great memories for anything. We were all lucky to have grown up with you, and you have my word that all of us from bay Crest will always be there for your family.
It's time to rest easy - to quote one of your best phrases..."Thank you Pal - you can pocket it now".
Anne Wallice
November 26, 2001
John,
I'll miss you so much. You were an awesome godfather and uncle!! Love you lots, Anne
Gillen Steiner
October 9, 2001
John, I will always remember you on the golf course at Huntington Crescent, when we were growing up. Peace and Love to your family.
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