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Stephen Bunin Obituary
"Stevie, you know you're a strange person," Hyacinth Bunin would say with great delight to her husband, Stephen Bunin. And he graciously accepted the compliment.
Mr. Bunin, 44, was a systems administrator, a computer guy, at Cantor Fitzgerald, but oh, that does not tell the story. He was quiet enough, but made buoyant by his goofy sense of humor. He was an inveterate Trekkie, a fan of the Three Stooges and Bugs Bunny cartoons, and he spent every summer Sunday wading into a Long Island pond to launch his prized motorized sailboats. He was a nut about foreign cars, and he was enamored of all things from the homeland of his wife, Hyacinth: "I'm a Jewmaican!" he would say.
He eventually became a Seventh-day Adventist, one of a handful of white members of the couple's Queens church, and was an easygoing, approachable man whom teenagers sought out for advice. But Mr. Bunin also checked in with his mother, Corinne, and sister, Kitty, almost daily, celebrating holidays with them. An enduring image: Mr. Bunin playing guitar and singing, awfully but with earnest intention, Bob Marley's "No Woman No Cry."
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Cindy Roe
September 3, 2021
Remembering Stephen on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Felix Melendez
August 15, 2019
miss u buddy.
July 18, 2019
In bittersweet memory of Stephen.
Del Newberry
July 20, 2018
We will never forget. Love form Texas,
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kerstin smith
May 11, 2018
sorry for your lost just know that he is living in heaven looking over all of you and he can't wait to see you again.
TD
October 3, 2017
Thinking of your family as you continue on a journey of survival pass this tragedy.
frederick concillo
October 1, 2016
Don Bunini
end of an era vms served all of us well.
cfred , cftin last day of service today .
October 1, 2016 17:52
miss you my friend
Freddy C.
ashly turnner
September 9, 2015
I remember doing a report about Stephen Bunin in 2011 for a project. Looking on all the websites that i looked on Stephen seems like a great guy to be friends with but we know he is in a better place .i remember crying the day i had to do this and i could not stop crying about this.In memory of Stephen Bunin.
Flag in Cleveland in Stephen's memory.
Jennifer Worley
September 11, 2013
On Monday, 9/9/13, I stopped in Cleveland OH, return home to MI from a trip to Buffalo NY. I encountered an outdoor memorial of American flags, each with the name of someone that perished that 9/11 day...
I took a few pictures, and happened to capture this one that has Stephen's name on it, and thought I would share.
Sending prayers to his family from Michigan.
Felix Melendez Sr.
August 14, 2013
Every year around this time i remember my good friend Stevie. From working together at Con Ed to going to a three stooges festival at brooklyn college we had great times. miss him greatly. I know he is in heaven with bob marley strumming his guitar to " One Love" because to stevie we were all one color, one race, one creed. our differences didnt matter. we are all the same. will see him again one day. Jah Rasta!
Barbara Boam
July 13, 2013
I walked a mile for you (mile #276) on 6/10/13 as a dedication to your life.
September 11, 2012
I think of Steve every year and pray for him /his family today. We worked together during while I was consulting in Bank of America (WTC). He always spoke so well of his wife/sister and Mom and had a great sense of humor and good fun stories. I remember one incident while he was on vacation where the hot oil that he was frying splashed think it was in Jamaica which burnt his hand or his wife's hand and he felt very bad about it. Can't believe 11 years have gone by. He was very smart and always helpful. We pray God for strength and to give his family PEACE and COMFORT during these difficult times. Usha G. Dallas, TX
Felix Melendez
September 11, 2012
We love and miss you Godfather Steve...
April 24, 2012
To The Family,
The tragedy of 9/11 will never be forgotten. I did not know Stephen Bunin but he was one of the innocent people that lost his life for no reason and the pain of it all hurts my heart very much. It's been over 10 years but, please accept my deepest thoughts of sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Mr. Terry of NC
Mark and Debbie Woods-Dank
September 10, 2011
We have your family in our thoughts and prayers. Please know we remember you and always will. To us you are a true hero. You are truly missed. Your cousins, Mark and Debbie Woods Dank.
Julie M.
August 30, 2011
I received Stephen's name from the 911 Memorial site. I will keep him and his family in my prayers and thoughts. One Love One Heart.
freddy concillo
August 7, 2010
hey bud , thinking of you.^
June 24, 2010
To the Bunin Family:
It wasn't until I visited the CNN.com September 11th site that I saw Stephen's name. I don't know if you're aware that he is not listed on the Cantor Families Memorial website. He should be because he sounds like a wonderful man.
I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that he is with God and, though his time on earth was short, he made sure his Dash (poem by Linda Ellis) was meaningful.
B. Simpson - Adelphi, MD
September 11, 2009
To the Bunin Family,
Stephen have been sorely missed by those who knew him...even those from your 'adopted' country - Jamaica.
It is my wish that your Mom and Sister continue to find solace in their loss, and please know that Steve will always remain in our thoughts.
Lorna Johnson (ex Manager at Bellevue Hospital, and resident of Cambria Heights).
Freddie Concillo
January 31, 2009
vms rules :)
miss you stevie b
Doug Abraham
June 3, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
fred concllo
April 20, 2007
don bunini
earth day 2007, we lost a good man from this planet earth on 9-11-01'
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Fred Concillo
January 5, 2007
Don Bunini I miss you my friend
sky pilot to the end
Frederick Concillo
Kristine
October 26, 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.
D`Anerah
September 5, 2006
I'm no relation to this gentleman, but I've had to honour of being given his name to blog about on September 11.
If anyone at all could provide me with some more information, I would be greatly appreciative. I would love to do him a great justice with this tribute.
Felix Melendez
September 2, 2006
Stephen Bunin, my Godfather, its amazing how just days before the attacks my father, you,and me ate lunch and talked about our lives. I still remember how excited you were about me going to high school just down the block from the WTC. We made plans to meet for lunch as much as possible and you promised my father that you would look after me while I was in school just in case anything would ever happen. Well, you kept your promise because I made it home safe and sound on 9/11/01. To this day I believe that i made it home that day because of you and my father. You guys are my heros and i will never ever forget you. I miss you dearly and think about you and Hyacinth daily every time i pass your pictures in my room. I know she is with you right now jamming to bob marley up there... I will always love and remember you Stephen B. Bunin aka MY Godfather aka THE JEWMAICAN...
LOVE,
Your Godson Felix
P Tabbernor
August 31, 2006
In remembrance....
Nicole Dunaway
June 6, 2004
I didn't know Stevie or anyone else that passed away on 9-11. I'm 15 yrs old and I still think about 9-11 a lot I think a lot of people are forgetting how important it is to remember. So many people like your Stevie didn't deserve what happened and I want to say to Stevie and everyone else who died you're brave people and I'm so sorry about what happened and some people may forget but I will always respect and remember the people who lost their lives. To all of your families all I can say is remember and live for them don't take anyone or anything in your life for granted because you never know if you'll live tomorrow. I'm sorry to all of Stevie's freinds and family but mainly the mother, father, and sister. A mother and father can never replace a child that void will never be filled and as for his sister you probably know things shared only between you and him that even mom and dad didn't know. My brother and I are close in age and he's my best friend. I don't know what I'd do if I lost him. I hope you all have great lives and please for the sake of your loved one and my generation and many more to come don't let people forget. Thanks and much sympathy. Nicole Dunaway New Carlisle ( Dayton) Ohio :)
enid beck
October 8, 2003
i remember stevie and for all
the good times we had at mom's house
for the holidays and the good food.
Stevie was a wonderful young man who
loved his wife, mother,and sister very much. we had long talks
about life. I know he is having
a ball up there with all and jamming
to rock and roll and his jamacian
music. I miss you and luv you E.b
Alan Kahm
September 11, 2003
I can't believe that it's been two years ago today. I'm still in mourning. We met in 1976 in college. We were in the same fencing class. Who knew that I would later on meet your sister Kitty and bond for life (forever) with the both of you.
Steve,I'm haunted by you. It's very hard to think about you and not cry. The day you died I was looking for my keys or some other such nonsense on my desk and there you were; a picture of you at one of my parties. I don't know how this picture got there but I would like to believe I know why. I feel that it is your way of showing me you will always be at my side and to remember happier times.
Steve, you are family to me. The loss is great and I can't stop hurting. I'm not a religious person by any means but I know you are with me, now and forever, watching over me.
Frederick Concillo
September 19, 2002
My Dear Friend Stevie B "The Don"
I miss you so much.
I worked with Steve at Bank America and Cantor Fitzgerald.
I sat right next to him for four years. On 103 floor 1 WTC.
We were a family...
Don Bunnini I miss you my friend.
Please order me a small cap, and a veal parm in heaven ...that was our favorites.
I love you, till we meet again.
Freddy "here comes the sun"
Sandy Andina (nee Berman)
September 14, 2002
Stevie,
I woke on 9/11/02 to the sound of the first bell tolling and the first names being read at Ground Zero. When I heard your name I sat bolt upright in disbelief. Hoping against hope it wasn't you (but knowing because of your unusual surname that it probably was), I sought out your tribute in the Times. You were indeed the little boy I once knew, all grown up. I was 16 and you were 8--I was the asst. lifeguard at the Tilden pool, and helped you sharpen your reading skills; at your tender age you taught me scales on the guitar--which led me to a career as a songwriter. Not in two thousand years has so much been owed to such a young child. I hope you're wailin' with Marley and jammin' with Jimi!
Jim Armstrong
September 12, 2002
I thought I was lucky enough to only know one person lost in the heart-breaking events on 9/11/2001. I was saddened very much to learn during the readings of the names yesterday (9/11/2002) that I knew another. I have not seen Steve since he left Con Edison several years ago, but he was one of the people I always thought of as off the wall enough to be be relied on as 100% sincere. My deepest sadness and condolences to his family and those who were fortunate enough to know him better than I did.
Jim Armstrong
Christopher Mehl
September 11, 2002
I worked with Stephen at Cantor for almost 2 years. I sat in the cube next to him on the 101st floor. He was one of the single brightest and funniest people I have ever had the honor of knowing and loving. I miss hearing about his sailboats so much. Stephen was a mentor to me and encouraged me to follow my heart and make the life change that took me away from NYC. God's blessings to his family and church. I love you Stephen, and miss you terribly.
Sandra Leacock
September 10, 2002
My prayers go out to Steve's wife and his family. Steve was such a pleasant person to work with. I worked with him at Bank of America and I just want his family to know he will be missed. I pray you find comfort in knowing God's in control of everything and is able to give you His peace and comfort, always.
Olivenne Skinner
September 10, 2002
To Steve's family and friends
"In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to all and it often comes with bitter agony.
perfect relief is not possible, exept with time. You cannot now believe that you will ever feel better, but this is not true. You are sure to be happy again .
Knowing this and truly believing it, will make you less miserable now.
I have enough experience to make this statement."
(Abraham Lincoln)
God bless you all...
Warner & Norka Richards
September 9, 2002
Steve's lost has caused an enormous void in our church family. As the ministerial couple we were able to work very closely with Steve and his wife. His love for Hyacinth was like few that we have seen throughout our experience in ministry - strong, undying, passionate, completely devoted.
He was our always friendly, sincerely warm, and completely reliable sound technician. It is still very difficult for our more than 500 members to pass by the sound room and not see Steve there. Loved by all, Steve will forever be greatly missed.
In spite of its abrupt end, Steve's life was one that journeyed on an upright, joyful, and beautiful path. He left us with an indelible example of what it means to love others without regard to color, cultural background, religious affilition, or economical status.
In our eyes, Steve's life remains one of the most powerful illustrations of true brotherhood that we have ever known.
Aleta Ricciardi
September 9, 2002
To Stephen's family,
I was drawn to read about a fellow computer geek and Bugs Bunny fanatic. I was compelled to tell you how truly does Stephen come to life in the memories of those who knew him, to those who did not have that honor.
Kitty Widgeon
August 25, 2002
To the Family, Loved Ones, friends, acquaintes and all Those Just Deeply Affected by Stephen's death:
A good friend and ministry leader from our Church, Calvary of Albuquerque, bears Stephen's name on his Mercy Band.
Since I have visited this site to obtain Stephen's "bio" for my friend that wears the Mercy Band with the name Stephen Bunin engraved on it, I too am compelled to pray for all of you daily.
May the God of All Comfort be your sole source in your time of healing and remembering.
Kitty Widgeon
Karen Dobies
March 19, 2002
It's never easy loosing someone you love, especially when it comes about as a result of such a senseless act of inhumanity. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kitty, Connie, and Hyacinth every day. I hope you are able to find peace, serenity, and healing as time passes on. Stevie will continue to live on in your minds and hearts forever - no senseless act can ever take those memories from you.
God bless you all.
Wanda Wheeler
February 14, 2002
I met Steve at my church after he married his wife Hyacinth. I loved Steve and his dry sense of humor. I'm even getting tickled thinking about him now. He was also a dedicated member of the church Audio-Visual team. I will miss Steve alot as will my family and his larger church family. He was very special to us.
glenn knipping
February 10, 2002
Stephen,
For all the time we sat together and tried to figure out what kind of car you were going to get I will remember your desire for an avante.
For all the times you took to say something to make me laugh I am thankfull for.
For the always predictable salutation. "I thank You Very Much"
You will be missed, but not forgotten.
-Glenn K
Diane, Tom, Jessica, Jaclyn Bradstock
February 5, 2002
God Bless Stephen and his family.
We will always pray for you guys.
We love you all very much and are so sorry to hear about the tradegy. Remember there is an angel watching over you!
We are all hear if you need us.
Much love!
Marge Gemelli
January 13, 2002
The loss of a loved one is never easy, even when we are aware. This unacceptable, senseless loss will never be understood. Kitty, please try to find some comfort in all those special memories you have. Always in my thoughts and prayers.
Kitty Bunin
January 10, 2002
What do you say when someone you love is killed in such a tragic way. I can choose to write in this memorial about the loss, but instead I want remember my brother as I knew him.
My brother, when we were young used to love playing basketball, watch Star Trek and read about different types of cars. He loved his dog and loved to eat good food.
As adults, I loved the time we spent talking about the many things that were very important to us. Family, especially his wife and our mother, faith in God, our cats, all the friends we have, and what life had in store for us.
His unwavering support, but most especially his love (and his hugs) will be sorely missed.
Your loving sister,
Kitty
Alan, Marty, Penny+Dr. Joe Kahm
January 10, 2002
To the Bunin Family, Our deepest sorrow at the untimely death of Steven. He was a wonderful, unassuming, generous guy who loved his family dearly. Love doesn't die. Steven is always in the hearts of those who knew him and his kindness. America sees Steven as a hero and his family and friends know he always was in life. ooxx
KATHY VERDI
January 8, 2002
TO STEPHEN'S FAMILY:
GOD BLESS YOU! MAY THE MANY MEMORIES OF STEPHEN BRING YOU COMFORT.
Teresa Jahn
January 7, 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
ELLEN WEITMAN
January 4, 2002
I KNEW STEVIE FOR ABOUT 25YEARS,HE WAS LIKE A BROTHER TO ME. HE IS MISSED DEARLY, HE WILL BE FOREEVER ON MY MIND.
Dorothy Munro
January 2, 2002
What I know of Stephen was all all good. My heart goes out to his family and friends. We will never forget September 11th and its heros and victims.
God Bless America!! Pray for us.
[email protected]
December 11, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS STEPHEN BUNIN AND MAY
HE REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Francisco Delacruz
November 9, 2001
I remember Steve as being "one of the boys". Never thought of himself as being better than others. Was always willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. My simpathy goes out to his family. God Bless.
Frank Fezza
October 26, 2001
We had so much fun doing a demanding job...Steve's sense of humor was priceless...
Brian Kaufman
October 25, 2001
So sorry that we'd not been in touch over the years, but I sure remember Stephen from PS 244 and Meyer Levin JHS in Brooklyn. I'm glad to know that people appreciated you in your adult life, as shown by their entries here..
Joe Devenny
October 18, 2001
Steve was a wild and crazy guy ( in a good way). All of us from his old job at Con Ed will always remember his great sense of humor and personality.
leslie miller
October 15, 2001
I hope you can find comfort in happy memories. Our hearts are with you.
Ronald Piazza
October 11, 2001
2 good 2 b forgotten
Florence Galperin
October 7, 2001
Steve looked forward to retiring in Jamaica and loved his cat, Mickey, more than it's possible to imagine.
My sincerest condolences to his wife. I will never forget him.
Dione Sackman
October 6, 2001
I am very sorry for your loss.
Kathie
September 28, 2001
May God bless you in this terrable time of sorrow.. rest assured all will be made right some day.Some day the tears will be replaced with smiles. (:) Keep the faith and YE shall be rewarded!
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