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Lourdes Diaz Obituary
She had earned her high school equivalency degree and had gone to beauty school, but her computer skills were perhaps not what they could have been. So three years ago, when Lourdes Galletti was hired to be an executive assistant to Stuart Fraser, the vice chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald, she was grateful that he had taken a chance on her and vowed to do the best job she could.
Ms. Galletti grew up in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx with one brother, one sister, two half brothers and a single parent, Milagros Diaz. "We had a rough childhood growing up without a father figure," said her half brother Willie Baez, 35, a city bus driver who reminisced a bit about their youth. "But she had a very strong character, very strong-willed, very determined."
Mr. Fraser praised his former aide at a lunch with her relatives in late September. "Normally he never would have hired her," because she lacked relevant computer skills, said her brother, John Galletti, 35, a truck driver from the Bronx, "but he liked her character."
While at her job, Ms. Galletti, 33, sent words of encouragement or spiritual poetry by e-mail to her friends, including Millie Mateo-Baez. "She loved her job," said Ms. Mateo-Baez, who was introduced to her husband by Ms. Galletti. "That was the best thing that ever happened to her."
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Cindy Roe
September 14, 2021
Remembering Lourdes on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Evie
September 11, 2021
I knew Lourdes from where I use to live in River Park towers she was such a great soul, always laughing we would joke Loved her so muchmiss you my friend forever
Lynn Davis
September 11, 2021
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of 911, I am praying for your family and our Mabel Dean Bacon VHS classmates on this day. RIH Lourdes
Lourdes Crohare
September 11, 2021
Today, on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, please know I will always have you in my prayers. I didn't know you personally, but ever since that dreadful day I have prayed for you constantly because we share the beautiful name of Lourdes after our deare Mother Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes. Rest in peace my dear friend.
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Lourdes Crohare
September 12, 2020
Dear Lourdes, as always I remember and pray for you and your family on this day. May God have you in his glory. We share the wonderful name of Our Lady of Lourdes, may our loving mother take care of you.
Lourdes Crohare
September 12, 2020
I will always pray for you and for all those who died that September 11. But we share the beautiful name of Our Lady of Lourdes, aNd I will always remember you and your loved ones
Gloris Narváez-Diaz
September 11, 2019
Keep R.I.P my Dear Loving cousin...There is not a day that we dont think of you and We Always Remember you with Love! Forever in my Heart ❤
Peter Rodriguez
April 20, 2019
I never knew you but my grandmother was Maria Galleti-Cedeño. I know we are related. I believe that you are with God in His Kingdom. Bless you cousin.
The Lucas Family
November 23, 2018
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to your family. Everyday may God continue to give you the help and comfort needed to cope. Lourdes is still sadly missed by others.
February 6, 2018
thinking of you....you always pop up in my mind
Millie Baez
September 5, 2016
Thinking of you always & how I miss you. It's going on 15 yrs & you will always be in our hearts & never forgotten. I love you & till we meet again! Your sister in law Millie❤❤
October 26, 2015
We are having our HS reunion next year 2016 and it will be very sad you will not be there. Miss you my friend. 911 we will never forget.
Millie Baez
August 25, 2015
Thinking of you today & wanted to say hello. You are always in my heart & I can hear you laughter. I miss you so much & can't believe it will be 14 yrs.
Te quiero mucho & you are never forgotten. You are in my thoughts & prayers...love you!
September 11, 2014
You are remembered, and surely missed by many who love you. I pray your family experiences God's comfort and peace, provided in memories of your life and the happiness shared. We will never forget.
Taty Diaz
September 11, 2014
I miss you Lourdes, I hope whereever you are you're enjoying it
Gladys Mateo
September 11, 2013
You are missed and always remembered! Your memory lives on!!
Jenny Taylor
September 11, 2011
As part of a service remember 911 in our community of Danville Illinois, there were glow sticks passed out with the names of all the victims and we had a moment of silence and prayer for those lost. I was honored to have the name of Lourdes Galleti Diaz on my glow stick and I will remember her especially from now on. I pray that the family finds comfort in your memories of the woman who, from what I read was determined, loved, thoughtful and an outstanding citizen.
Lourdes Iznaga Croharé
September 11, 2011
Dear Lourdes:
Today we commemorate the tenth anniversary of that horrible, tragic day for you, for the other 3000 victims, for your families and friends and for our country. I am sure that today every American is grieving. As always I have you in my prayers as well as the others who died that day. Even though I didn’t know you, you are very special to me. We share the same name, and I have prayed for you since then. May you rest in peace, and may your family and friends find comfort and resignation. May our country learn from this tragic event in our history. All my love, Lourdes Iznaga Croharé
Anaisa Vila
September 11, 2009
Lourdes,
I was thinking of you today, you were always sweet! You are very missed! Wish you were still with us!
Gladys Mateo
September 11, 2009
8 years ago seems like yesterday....I still hear your voice and laughter... You live all around me. Girl I tell you the thought of you being in a better place soothes me. The tears are of reflection and never forgetting the loving memories. You are missed.....as usual you are honored today I have my bracelet with your name on it and Chelsea will wear her Lourdes G. shirt to school as she does every 9/11.
September 10, 2009
Lourdes I miss you so much. I found a picture of you, Kris and me when we went to PR, we had a great time, and I can still see you dancing and laughing. You will always be in our hearts and I'm always thinking of you. Kris started college and you would be so proud of him. We love and miss you.
Millie, Willie & Kris Baez
Doug Abraham
May 18, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gladys Mateo
March 28, 2009
Lourdes, how ironic I just found an email from you. I am cleaning out my draws for my move and ::poof:: like magic there was the email. I just send you a comment too. Just thought I'd share the experience with you. Gladys
Gladys Mateo
March 28, 2009
Hi Lourdes, just wanted to say you are special to me. I am moving upstate and will be taking your memory with me. Chelsea says hello. Tell Jr. we love him. I have his pics up. Love you, Gladys
Gladys Mateo
August 15, 2008
Hey Lourdes, just wanted to say hello and that I miss you ....saw the site the other day and my heart dropped. You're with me always...
Gladys Mateo
October 13, 2007
Hey Lourdes,
I'm always thinking how different things would be if you were here. I know I would be driving you up to see Millie a lot. Chelsea would just love you. Well girl I am always reflecting about you...hope you are happy in the heavens above.
Gladys Mateo
Migdalia Algarin Neely
August 14, 2007
You still live in my heart!
love you always friend.
love Dalia
Naomi Garcia
March 5, 2007
DEAR GLADYS SISTER IN LAW OF LOURDES..TODAY IS MARCH 5TH 2007 AND IM ON MY COMPUTER AND STARTED THINKING ABOUT MY OLD CHILDHOOD FRIEND LOURDES. MY NAME IS NAOMI GARCIA AND I USED TO LIVE IN THE RIVER PARK TOWERS WHEN LOURDES LIVED THERE. I GOOGLE HER NAME AND GOT THE SHOCKED OF MY LIFE. MY FRIEND WAS GONE AND IM SHOCKED AND DEVASTATED. IVE NOT SEEN HER ALMOST 20 YRS. I LOVED HER AND HER FAMILY, HER BROTHER AND SISTER AND MOM. IM ALMOST SURE JUNIOR WILL REMEMBER ME BUT NOT HER SISTER. I WUD LIKE TO SEE JUNIOR AND ASK HIM ABOUT OUR OTHER CHILDHOOD FRIENDS. CAN U OR HIM CONTACT ME . IT WILL MEAN THE WORLD TO ME. THANK U SO MUCH. MY CONDOLENCES TO U ALL.
Kristine
October 24, 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.
P Tabbernor
September 24, 2006
In remembrance....
Alba Feliciano
September 12, 2006
Mis mayores condolencias a la familia Díaz y a su señora madre Millie Díaz, confiamos en un Dios consolador pero sobretodo justiciero. Q el Señor dios les dé toda la paz necesaria para poder sobrellevar tan terrible pérdida; nunca la conocí pero soy puertorriqueña y aunque no haya tocado a mi familia de cerca esta tragedia,nos sentimos igualmente tristes e identificados, que Dios los Bendiga
Gloria Diaz
September 11, 2006
Dear Lourdes,
Today is 5 years since this Tragedy. These sick Terrorist took you and so many people that day. Xavi & me went to mass this morning to pray for you,MamaLuma & my dad that has gone to rest with you guys.Like every other year we lit a candle for you, Mamaluma & my Dad. You will always be in our hearts,minds & Prayers forever.We Love you very much & you will be be missed forever & Never Forgotten.
Our Love To You Forever From,
Xavier,Gloria,Tatyana,Zachary & Nathalia Diaz
Gladys Mateo
September 11, 2006
I will remember you today and all days.
Gladys Mateo
December 15, 2005
I saw that you were finally brought home. God bless you and your family.
Anaisa Vila
December 3, 2005
Lourdes,
Till this day I can't believe the tragic day. You were such a sweet person in High School. I remember you sitting in classes at Mabel Dean as if it were yesterday. It so sad to see such an innocent life affected by such evil. You didn't deserve such a tragic ending to your life. You will always be loved and never forgotten. I have not been able to visit where the buildings once stood because of the affect it has on me and knowning that so many lost their lives unnecessarily. I will trully miss you.
Lourdes on Puerto Rico on August 2001
Gloria Diaz
September 11, 2005
Gloria Diaz
September 11, 2005
Dear Cuz,
Today is 4 years since you were gone. Today also is another sad day because not only you are gone but God has taken Mamaluma away from us.She has left to be by your side and also by papalilo,Tio Moncho,Tio tin side.We will miss you forever.I know that when I look up the sky I see you smiling down to us.We love you & will never forget you.I know you are doing great up in heaven but you will always be kept in our prayers today,tomorrow & forever.Take care and I will keep in touch soon.
Love you always,
Your cousins,
Gloria,Xavier,Tatyana,Zachary & Nathalia Diaz
Gloria Diaz
September 11, 2004
Dear Lourdes,
Today is the 3rd Anniversary of the WTC Tragedy.We still miss you very much and it was like yesterday that you were meeting my middle child (son) that was back then 5 months in P.R. Is still very hard to believe that you are not coming back.We still cry and especially on every Anniversary because everything comes back to us all over again.This morning we went to mass just like the past two years.We also lit up a candle like every year. I know that you may be saying why are you lighting a candle if i'm doing okay but is as a respect to someone that we looked up as a sister instead of a cousin. I always look up the sky and I see you smiling down at us and watching over us. We love you very much and you will always be in our minds,hearts and especially in our prayers.We will meet someday.
Love you very much Lourdes,
Gloria,Xavi,Taty,Zach & Naty
Gloria Diaz
September 11, 2003
Dear Lourdes (Our Cousin),
Today is the 9/11 Anniversary and I can't believe you have been gone from us for 2 years. We are still missing you and we love you very much dear cousin.You will live with us 4-Ever in our hearts and our minds.I hope you are RIP and watching over us because you are our Guardian Angel that shines upon us everyday.We will see each other one day again!!!
Love,
Gloria,Xavier, Tatyana,Zachary & Baby
Barbara Ramos
September 11, 2003
even tough i didn't got to know u i'm daughter of your cousin Elizabeth (tata)from peñuelas p.r. my mom knew u and saw u growing even tough u are not with us we still miss u wherever u are may your smile shine down on us all..
Nancy Dean
October 16, 2002
Lourdes, I am proud to be wearing a bracelet with your name on it. Know that your tragic death has touched the lives of so many others that did not even know you. May the Angels of peace and mercy be with you and your family.
Migdalia Algarin Neely
September 27, 2002
LOURDES,
My friend, I miss you. I still remmember our days in High School and how much fun we had together. I carry your grad pic in my wallet. Lourdes when this all happen, I drop to my knees into tears. I didn't want to believe that I had lost you. I want to say, still till this day, I also have your emails and address. Sometimes I say to my self "what if I email her" but the truth is you are not there.
My friend, rest..because I know someday I WILL see you again.
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS! Your friend Dalia from Brooklyn.
Scott and Patti Sutherland
September 17, 2002
Sept. 11, 2002: Today we rode our Harley motorcycle, along with over 5,000 other riders, in a Patriot Day parade. We rode in the parade wearing a wristband with your name on it. We want you to know you were remembered and honored here in Phoenix, Arizona. We would love to send the wristband to your family. Hopefully they will contact us so we may send it to them. God bless you and your family.
Amie Nappi
September 11, 2002
Lourdes,
I am proud to be wearing a pin today with your name on it!
Please rest in peace!
~Amie
Gladys Mateo
September 9, 2002
Hello Lourdes....here I am reflecting back and thinking my how the time has passed. It is now going on one year since the tragedy. You know I finally moved into a better space, ok ok, I still cry a lot but I smile a lot whenever I look up. Your name is still on my e-book and I won't erase it. I still wonder what kind of car you would've bought. Strange...well I will be going to the botanica and picking out a candle for you. My prayers are always with you. I miss talking with you...Gladys
Angie Campbell
April 24, 2002
Mau God Bless you and all of the family and friends that you left behind on that horrible day last September. Rest in his loving peace..........
Gladys Mateo
April 17, 2002
Lourdes it has been 7 mos. now and well it seems like just yesterday when I recieved an email from you. I just wanted to share that my message to you has been answered by someone and they sent me a bracelet with your name on it. I am wearing it proudly and thinking of you always. God Bless you always! Gladys
GLORIA DIAZ
March 11, 2002
DEAR LOURDES,
IT'S BEEN 6 MONTHS TODAY SINCE YOU LEFT US. WE STILL MISS YOU AND WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.I KNOW YOU ARE LISTENING TO ME BECAUSE YOU WERE VERY SPECIAL TO THE FAMILY AND FOR THE TIME WE SPENT TOGETHER I GREW TO SEE YOU MORE THAN A COUSIN TO ME.MAY YOUR SOUL BE RESTING IN PEACE WITH THE GUARDIAN ANGELS AND WATCHING UPON US NOW.WE LOVE YOU LOURDES AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU COUSIN.I KNOW YOU ARE SMILING DOWN TO US FROM ABOVE AND SENDING YOUR BLESSINGS.
WITH LOVE,
YOUR COUSIN
GLORIA DIAZ
Anonymous
January 11, 2002
DEAR LORD BLESS LOURDES GALLETI DIAZ
AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD
AND HIS ANGELS...GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01...AMEN...
Teresa Jahn
January 5, 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
Gladys Mateo
January 3, 2002
I Miss You!! But the memories live on.Wherever you are in heaven may your wings shine down on us all. God Bless you Lourdes..un trago para ti!
Your sister in law, Gladys
Susan Winnard
December 5, 2001
I am wearing Lourdes's name on my wrist.
leslie miller
October 30, 2001
Please find strength and comfort in happy memories. You will be in our prayers and hearts forever.
edie feliciano
October 13, 2001
My deepest sympathy to the family of ms Diaz.Just want you to know that we as human beings and americans also lost someone in the lost of ms Diaz.May God give you strengh.
Gladys Hunt
October 9, 2001
I never knew you, or you me. But God bless you. We are at war and fighting, so that your children and childrens children live in freedom.
lisa montano
September 29, 2001
May God bless you and keep you,may he make his face to shine upon you,may he give his love and his peace. Lisa
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