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John Badagliacca Obituary
Not that many people get to be somebody's soul mate. John J. Badagliacca truly did, says his wife. It began when they were 10 and she fell over his bicycle in their Staten Island schoolyard. They became friends that day and were married in 1992.
O.K., they did break up a few times. Sort of. Mr. Badagliacca wanted to date others when he took a share in a summer house and when he got his first car. "All the convenient times," Nancy Badagliacca said with a laugh. "But we had all the same friends, were always together. We were perfect for each other. The first kiss was his, the first everything."
They enjoyed the same things, especially spending time with their children, Nikki, 6, and John, 4, at their summer home. Mr. Badagliacca, 35, a bond salesman with Cantor Fitzgerald, rebuilt that old house in Brick, N.J., from the beams out with his brother-in-law.
He kept their house in Staten Island in good shape, too.
"He was soooo organized," Mrs. Badagliacca recalled. "If a bulb went out he would have to change it in the next minute. If my cabinets got messy, he would reorganize them. It would drive me nuts! And his tools -- you can't touch his tools."
He was so handy that she would tell him he could change professions. "I'd say, 'You could do just that.'" She paused. "I wish he did."
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Our Dear Cousin John, you are loved and missed beyond words. We miss everything about you, and your smile lit up every room you walked into. Our Guardian Angel in Heaven, a forever bright shining light. Continue watching over all of us, until we all see e
Lisa Migdalen
September 11, 2024
Our Dear Cousin John, you are loved and missed beyond words. We miss everything about you, your smile lit up every room you walked into. Our beautiful Guardian Angel in Heaven, a forever bright shining light. Continue watching all of us, until we all see each other again ♥ ✝
Love always,
Cousins Lisa, Chris, & Larry
September 11, 2024
Debbie DaGiau
September 12, 2023
Every morning at work I would call John to buy govt. bonds from him at Cantor. Each call would start the same way: Good Morning, Bo. /Hey Deb, Good Morning Sunshine. Then we would barter over basis points on bonds. We would laugh about our job, coworkers, kids. We were coworkers and friends. It was the best way to start the day. You are truly missed and in my prayers always. Rest easy and watch over your loved ones.#neverforget
Christopher Wolf
September 11, 2023
John you are never forgotten. Your smile lives on in my heart and I hope I could be just a little bit of the amazing you were. Whatever I am and whatever I try to do is done in your image. You are loved and missed always.
Love, Chris
Brother Michael
September 11, 2023
Brother Michael, John's 5th Grade Teacher , John may You Live in the Peace and Love of Jesus Christ. I remember You dearly, I can still hear Your voice and see Your face. You were always a good student, always smiling, and always had an answer. I remembered You at Mass yesterday and every day in my prayers. Thank You for a share in Your life. Please pray for me. Brother Michael.
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Lisa Migdalen
September 11, 2023
My dear beautiful Cousin John, you are loved & missed beyond measure. You are in my heart & on my mind, not just today but every single day where you will remain until my last breath. Your loss is still incomprehensible to me 22 years later. Rest easy with Aunt Lucille & Aunt Dorothy who both loved you so much. I love you always, until I see you again
✝ ♥ ✝ ✝ ♥
Love always, Cousin Lisa
Christopher Wolf
September 11, 2022
We miss you everyday John. We know you and Mom are watching over us. We will all be together again someday.
Christopher Wolf
September 11, 2021
Our Dearest Handsome John. We think of you every day of every week of every year. It has never and will never get any easier to accept that you are gone. Lisa and I were speaking the other day about you and the only thing that can take a little of the pain away if that is knowing that we will all be together again someday. Please kiss Mom for us. Have a laugh together. We are heartntoken but trying our best to keep on going.
Love
Chris, Lisa, Larry
John James Badagliacca
9 11 2001
Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021
Remembering John on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Christopher Wolf & Loretta Micali
July 15, 2020
Missing you on your Birthday John. Never ever gets any easier as the years go by. People say it does but it doesnt. You are Loved each and every day. Mom is there by your side enjoying all the wonderful memories we have. Nothing I wouldnt do to have us all together again. Happy Birthday my Handsome cousin.
Gordon Zaft
September 12, 2018
17 years have gone by and it seems both yesterday and forever ago. I still have my B.A.N.D. bracelet with John's name on it, and I pray for him and his family daily. I know you all will never forget, and I won't either. God bless.
Lauren
September 12, 2018
Thinking of you and your family and friends! Always remember, never forget! Hope you are happy and at peace!
Maria Cetrola
September 11, 2018
I was telling a story about you the other day. God, so many years ago, we were all teenagers. The crew was out. I was with my then boyfriend Darren, you, Joey, Billy, Cathy...just made me smile. You were always such a beautiful soul. I hope you are dancing in heaven...
Chris Wolf
July 15, 2018
52nd birthday . The world still at a huge loss with you not here. Hoping Mom and you are having a laugh today..
Lauren O'Brien
September 13, 2017
I think of you John and your family on this and many other days. I still have the B.A.N.D. bracelet with your name on it! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot believe it has been 16 years! May you be watching over your family every day and may they feel your comfort!!
Lauren ~ Chicago IL
Debbie DaGiau
September 12, 2017
In your memory and honor, Bo. keep smiling.
Diana and Frank Stephan
September 13, 2016
Please know that your family is always in our thoughts and prayers.
Colleen Long
September 5, 2016
Mrs Badagliacca,
As long as I have my memory I will always remember that day. I am from Edison NJ originally,and my youngest brother was taking treatment for Hodgkins Disease at Sloan Kettering in the sixties. We saw the Twin Towers as they were built and unfortunately watched as they came down. My sweet little Italian mother was in the hospital on 9/11/2012 we were watching the reading of the names of the victims, your husband's name was the last I heard. My mom was very.sad, I asked if she wanted me to shut the TV. And she shook her head Yes! She then held my hand and asked for my brother who passed away in 1978. I thought she was asking for my brother who was working, then again she said where's Allen? She then let go of my hand and my brother took her from there. On 9/11 I will celebrate my mother and all who passed that terrible day. MAY God bless you and your family...With Love, Colleen Long
christopher Wolf
July 15, 2016
John today would have been your 50th birthday. There is nothing I wouldnt do to have you here to celebrate your day and big 50th. To hear you laugh see your beautiful smile and have you around would make life worth living. It for sure never gets any easier as time has gone by to accept your loss. Wishing you a happy birthday in heaven. Untill we meet again.
Kaylee Hiser
October 9, 2015
Hello, I am a fourteen year old girl named Kaylee. I was assigned a paper in my creative writing class a couple of days ago to write a story about an event in the past. It was to tell a story that has happened in the past and put as much description into it as you could. Well, I chose the September eleventh terrorist attack on the world trade center. My teacher said I had to pick and actual person, find an actual name. As I looked through the list I stopped on John's picture. I don't know why, but he stuck out to me. I was writing a paper and at first John was just a name in my story, but I feel that he should be remembered and respected and I'm trying to make my story as believable as possible and as true to John's life as I can. I would just like to say to the family and friends of John that without even knowing him, I know that it was a great loss. I know that he was a great person. I am very sorry for your loss and I hope I write my paper well, in honor of John.
Gordon Zaft
September 11, 2015
Dear John,
Another year has gone by and it's that time again. In the time since you left I have lost my father and brother, and so I can perhaps begin to appreciate what loss is. What I can't begin to understand, though, is how that loss feels in the context of a sudden, out-of-the blue blow that struck you and your family and so very many others. I'll continue to pray for you, and your family. If you bump into my brother or Dad I hope you'll say hi.
Much love to the family. God bless.
chris wolf
September 10, 2015
My beloved John. Coming up on another year gone by without hearing that great laugh of yours. They have this thing called Facebook now where friends and family can communicate back and forth . And post pictures. Yours are on my page everyday and this time of year I use what I have to keep your memory alive. The family does the same very often. So you have a place daily in our lives. That never ever changes. You are in our hearts where you have always been. You earned that place a long time ago with your beautiful presence you gave us here on earth. You enriched everyones life more so then anyone I have ever known or will know in my lifetime. Someone of your character as a Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Family member and Friend could never be duplicated. No truer words could ever be said about someone. You my handsome cousin as someone said earlier today, they broke the mold with you. I think we are all keeping our heads up as best we can but in all honesty it is very very hard. Leaves us at a loss for words. And thats a constant. Wherever you might be up there in Heaven just know not 1 single day gos by without you here. It never gets any easier even to write these things all we can do is dry our tears and try and smile for you. And hope to meet again. Your buddie Chris wrote when you left us if someone didnt get the chance to know you they sure missed something special. Not much else can be said. You rest easy up there and we will meet again. Aunt Lucy Cousin Chris, Joe. And Johnny the Cat. She keeps your name alive over here. Much love from my heart. Now ill dry my tears.
Dustyn Velez
June 18, 2015
Thankyou for your sacrifice.
Del Newberry
May 29, 2015
I pray today for John's family and friends. This tragedy affected so many, and America is till stunned by the tragedy, but we will never forget. I pray for comfort and encouragement as we continue on. Love from Texas
Chris Wolf
September 11, 2014
My Handsome John. 13 years have passed not a single day gos by without thoughts of you, a glance at your many beautiful photos and amazing smile. You never took a bad picture. Your loss has affected us in a way that cannot be explained. You were a great person 1 to be very proud of and looked up to as well as emulated in the highest honor. It is still unimaginable that you are gone we miss you terribly our hearts grieve day and night. We Love You and we keep you here with us where you belong in our hearts.
Lauren Kline
September 11, 2014
I think of you always, but especially today! I feel so honored to have gotten your name to wear on my B.A.N.D. bracelet in honor of the fallen victims. Thank you for reminding me evEry day to live, love, and laugh. I pray especially for your family today as another year has passed since you left them. 9-11-01 always in our hearts!
Debbie DaGiau
September 10, 2014
Bo was one of those people who made an impression on you and you just never forget it. I became a client of Bo's and Mike's at Cantor while I was a portfolio manager. We laughed and talked about our kids as much as we did business. I remember when my son Matthew was born, Bo sent me a little red Ryder wagon filled with goodies! and when his daughter was born, I was volunteering at Lenox Hill and I dragged a LOT of diapers to him for her. He would say good morning Sunshine as we always laughed a lot. Every time I hear someone say hello sunshine, I think of this wonderful family man, his loyalty to work now, and the endless pain of his beautiful family here. My prayers are with you always.
Tim Magnusson
September 10, 2014
I used to speak to John every day for a couple of years. He was my sales rep at Cantor. I never met him in person, but he always had nice things to say and was a pro at what he did. The years go by, but I'll never forget him. God Bless his family.
NEVER forgotten
Jo Ann McVeigh
March 6, 2014
Here it is 12+ years later. Never to be forgotten. My 21 year old daughter is in NY (from Florida - a trip that could not be cancelled even though my dad passed away Saturday), and she asked for the proper spelling of your name to pay respects. I also sent her the photo we took several years ago. Although I do not see my dear cousin Nancy, I think about you often, and pray for you, Nikki, John and of course your dear John. Rest in Peace - say 'Hi" to Uncle Mario
Grace Badagliacca
September 12, 2013
Another year has passed and the pain is just like the first day. It is all surreal. We went to the ceremony at the WTC for the 1st time yesterday and your sister read names and gave a tribute to you. It was so hard for her but she wants you to remain in everyone's mind forever. I know that you help us to get through each day because without your help I don't think we could make it. We miss you every moment of a day. I still think at times that you will be calling on the phone or walking in the door. Forever is hard to imagine, but someday we will be together again forever. Love you always Mom and Dad
Bonnie Messer
September 11, 2013
John will always be remembered by the people whose lives he touched. I was a client of John's and can still hear his voice on a Monday morning - asking "how was the weekend" and I can still hear him going on and on about his wife Nancy and his children. He truly loved his family and enjoyed talking about them, a true family man.
I still have his business card in my rolodex and will always keep it.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family on this anniversary of 9/11.
Sincerely, Bonnie Messer
Gordon Zaft
September 11, 2013
Dear John, I wear your BAND on my wrist and pray for you every day. May you rest in peace.
chris wolf
September 11, 2013
My beloved John. You were and amazing person every single day of your life. The joy and laughs you gave us are deeply missed. The Man you grew to be for your family not 1 single word can describe how amazing you were. Was just laughing the other day thinking when you came over and danced in the living room in brooklyn.You were serious although seemed like you were joking. LOL you sure were a stitch. I gotta use these few lines to smile and talk of the good times . Talk of while you were here. Thats how we are all able to make it through without you. Forver in our hearts, always on our minds, and everyday in the words we speak. We love you and miss you terribly. Chris n Aunt Lucy.
Jodi Buchrieser
September 10, 2013
It's been twelve years and it still feels like yesterday. We miss you all the time and know you are watching over all of us, an angel from above. Rest in peace. Love u John
John Barry
September 10, 2013
Dearest Bo... I had the fortune of teaching the bond market to you , If I had only known of the outcome , I would have chased you away... You had so much to offer the world and a beautiful family... I think of you and your family daily. Let it be known to all that you are missed
Jeff Sherman
September 11, 2012
John , you where my best friend way back in the fifth grade . When I heard you were gone I felt horrible. I knew that if I felt so badly after all those years that I couldnt even imagine how the people that made you such a nice person even at that young age could feel. I think of you every nine eleven and tons of other times during the year. God bless you and your loved ones - Jeff
Dear John...my window for you..God knows I wish I did not have to do this every year..I love you, I miss you, I had so much more to say to you..xoxo
Lisa Prestino-Migdalen
September 11, 2012
Lauren
May 22, 2012
Thinking of you and your family as I wear your name on my BAND bracelet every day!
Barbara Boam
May 21, 2012
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you (mile #114) on 5/21/12 as a dedication to your life.
Jeanine
September 13, 2011
John, thinking of you and your family. May you rest in peace.
when we were young...
chris wolf
September 12, 2011
my dearest john. Another year without you another year of wondering why it had to be this way. To not have you here, not see your smile, or hear you make someone laugh is painfull beyond words. Your smile in your photo still and always will light up my life and everyone elses as well. If only more people in this world could be a small piece of what you were the world would be a better place. you are missed more and more everyday. The pain never gos away. And I would do anything to see that handsome face again to play santa for all the kids and grampas house. I didnt get a chance to tell you before you left us. I LOVE YOU JOHN, you left a void noone can ever fill. We miss you terribly. aunt lucy, and christopher. See you again 1 day....
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
MOM & DAD
July 17, 2011
TO OUR SON IN HEAVEN. HAPPY 45TH BIRTHDAY. I KNOW IF YOU WERE HERE YOU WOULD HAVE THE BIGGEST BIRTHDAY BASH ANYONE COULD IMAGINE. I DID CELEBRATE AND HAVE THAT PARTY FOR YOU, BUT ALL IN MY MIND. I COULD SEE YOUR SMILING FACE AND HEAR YOU MAKING EVERYONE LAUGH, JUST AS YOU ALWAYS DID. YOU KNOW HOW WE FEEL AND HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISSED. OUR HEARTS BREAK EACH DAY THAT YOU ARE NOT HERE WITH US. I KNOW YOU HAD A PARTY WITH ALL YOUR FRIENDS FROM CANTOR FITZGERALD AND I AM SURE ALL THE ANGELS HAD SOME LAUGHS TOO. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH WORDS COULD NEVER EXPRESS ENOUGH. SEE YOU IN HEAVEN. I WILL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU FOREVER, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
LOVING YOU ALWAYS MOM AND DAD.
Michael Hannan
May 21, 2011
A few years back I came accross this while preparing to move. Amazingly it was the very first card sitting atop of about 40. They were all get well cards written by my class-mates at St.Rochs.Wishing me well as I recovered from a hospital stay (5th grade-1977 i think). I thought you may like the card that John made for me.
Back than everyone called him " bags" short for his last name. I clearly remember his laugh, smile and way about him. He was always happy and even happier making other folks laugh. everyone wanted to be his friend. Including myself. God bless John.
I think of him often. His friend, Mike.
Gordon Zaft
September 11, 2010
To John's family -- just wanted to drop a line to remember him on this day. May God bless you all and give you comfort and consolation, and may John and all who were taken from us this day rest in His peace.
Lisa Migdalen
July 15, 2010
John, my beautiful cousin, Happy 44th Birthday to you today. You have no idea how much you are missed and loved. I spoke to your Dad this past Monday and he brought me to tears, over things he said about you, and unspoken things between him and I from the past. He made me feel very good, and made me miss him and you, and the old days even more. I just want you to know that we, your family, need you to surround us all, as you do everyday, a little extra today. I feel your presence every day, I see you in the flowers, the trees, everywhere, and I know you are taking good care of all of us from where you are..I wish everyday that I had just one more moment with you to tell you how much I love you, how much I always did love you. I hear your voice sometimes, pushing me, and it makes me smile and then I know I can go forward. You always made me smile, you made everyone around you smile.
I love you John, I always will. You are my biggest Hero.
If Love Could Have Saved You, You Would Have Lived Forever.
Love you always and forever,
cousin Lisa
MOM & DAD
September 16, 2009
TO OUR SON. THERE ISN'T ONE DAY THAT GOES BY WITHOUT THINKING AND REMEMBERING YOU. I CANNOT BELIEVE WE HAVE SURVIVED 8 YEARS WITHOUT YOU HERE WITH US. I KNOW THAT IT IS YOU PUSHING US TO GET THROUGH EACH DAY. IF A MORNING COMES AND I DO NOT WANT TO GET OUT OF BED I CAN HEAR YOU SAY "MA, GET UP AND PUT MAKE-UP ON AND GO OUT." THERE ARE MANY TIMES THAT I SWEAR YOU ARE WITH ME. I DO HOPE YOU ARE. THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS OUR LOVE FOR YOU BUT I THINK YOU KNOW THAT. MY BEAUTIFUL SON, SLEEP IN HEAVEN.
Lauren Kline
September 13, 2009
8 years have come and gone, and there is never a day that goes by that you and your family are not in my thoughts and prayers!
RIP John, thank you for being my guardian angel. I wear your name proudly on my wrist every day!
~Lauren
September 12, 2009
Dear John - as I watched and listened to the reading of your name on this 8th anniversary, I sent up prayers and thoughts of love to Nancy and your two kids - now teenagers, perhaps! We'll never forget you nor the loss we suffered on 9/11/01. Rest in Peace.
Hazel
Gordon Zaft
September 11, 2009
It has been 8 years since the horrible events of that day.
Rest in peace, John.
My condolences to all his family and friends.
Doug Abraham
July 15, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Lisa Migdalen
July 15, 2009
to my dearest cousin John, Happy 43rd Birthday to you. our whole family was together this past w/e, our beloved Uncle Louie passed on July 10, 2009. your confirmation picture with Uncle Louie was a major presence as it was the biggest on one of several easels set up at the viewing. each time i looked at it i cried, i'm sure our whole family did the same. i take great comfort in knowing that Uncle Louie is with you now, he came to you in time for your birthday. your cousin joseph was a pallbearer, i know aunt dorothy would've asked you as well if you were still here with us, where you belong. i wished you were there with us in body, but i felt your wonderful, smiling spirit around us all, crying with us, hugging us, and helping aunt dor, michael, and chickie to get through it all. your dad asked Uncle Louie to take good care of you, we all heard him when he said goodbye to Uncle Louie for the last time. i gave your mom and dad a picture i took last year on your birthday at the postcard memorial on SI. Larry taped a photo of you to the stone. we want everyone who comes to pay their respects to see your beautiful, handsome face. rest well John, I love you and miss you so...Love always, your cousin Lisa
Laurence Badagliacca
January 30, 2009
Although I did not know John and his family, I think of him often. We must be cugini somehow.
Nancy Badagliacca, Nikki and John
December 31, 2008
I want to thank everyone for still remembering John and what a wonderful man he was. He will always be with us in spirit and there isn't a day that goes by that we still don't think of him and love him
Lauren Kline
September 12, 2008
Forever in our hearts! I lit a candle at church yesterday for you John, and of course thought about your family all day! Thanks for always watching over us!!!
RIP
~Lauren
chris wolf
September 11, 2008
My dearest cousin John. Another year without you here with us. Your smile and personality can never be duplicated. We love you and we will meet again. You sure are a handsome 1. The best. ;-)
Hazel Simpson
September 11, 2008
Dear John, on 9/11/2001, yours was the first face that came to mind, as we took flight from the 38th floor of One Liberty Plaza .. just across from the Twin Towers .. and, I've listened for the reading of your name at every succeeding anniversary commeration, including today, 9/11/2008. Wherever you are, please know that we who loved you will never forget you, or the events of 9/11/2001. I'll try to call Nancy or Jody very soon.
Rest In Peace,
Love/Hazel.
Marybeth Santoro
April 8, 2008
I would like to say how sorry I am for your loss. My mother is Joanne Lucy Santoro and we are related. My grandparents on my mothers side are Jessie and Sebastian Badagliacca. Both my parents grew up in Port Chester New York. We moved to Georgia in 1996 when the Tarrytown General Motors Plant closed. My mother has fond memories of John and we all regret never having the opportunity to meet him.
Lauren Kline
September 12, 2007
I wrote my entry yesterday, but somehow it didn't get into the book. I think I tried editing it so many times, because I had so much more I wanted to say. It's been 6 years, and it feels like just yesterday... I was barely a teenager, and now I am a sophomore in college, and about to not be a teenager anymore. I can't believe it's been so long, and so many people have forgotten, and it takes a lot to remind them. If just one person keeps someone's memory alive, that person will neevr be forgotten! Even though I am in Illinois I still feel great sorrow every day when I look and touch my B.A.N.D bracelet with John's name on it. I want John's family and friends to know I will always keep praying for you, and I will never stop wearing my bracelet. I love telling people about it, and it has been the best item I have purchased, and I feel it will be the best ever! I can't believe how many people say September 11th is just another day because they don't feel a connection, but EVERY OTHER DAY is like September 11th to me! You will always be in my prayers and thoughts!
R.I.P John!
God Bless,
Lauren Kline
Gordon Zaft
September 12, 2007
It's been 6 years, but I still wear my Mercy B.A.N.D. with John's name on it, and I pray for him and his family daily. May he rest in peace.
Michelle Badagliacca
September 12, 2007
My heart goes out to the Badagliacca family on this recent anniversary. I find myself here because, to this day, I find it a strange coincidence that my mother is also named Nancy Badagliacca and my father James Badagliacca (who also happened to work in the WTC for Morgan Stanley). With a unique name like Badagliacca, we must have been related somewhere down the line. My prayers are with you & yours. May John rest in peace .
Lisa Migdalen
September 10, 2007
hi john, it's cousin lisa. it's been another year without you in this world and every day, not just each sept. 11, it's harder to deal with the fact that you are no longer with us. even though we were not in touch, it does not matter, i always loved you , and your loss impacted my life tremendously. it's still totally incomprehensible to me...
pictures of us together and pictures of you with joey, chris, and michael are all part of my memorial corner in my living room, and each week as i do my chores i pick them up one by one and remember each moment and each time i cry. i suppose i always will, i miss you.
rest well in God's care my beautiful, handsome cousin. i look to the sky and your presence is everywhere around me, i just wish i had more time with you. i love you.
GRACE Badagliacca
June 25, 2007
We are John's parents John and Grace. And I would like to thank each person for signing Johns' guest book. It took me all these years to look at this web site and with the tears streaming down my face, it does feel good, to know that John has touched so many people. The hardest part of life is not seeing his beautiful smile, hearing his voice, or touching him. I guess somewhere in our hearts we are still waiting for the phone to ring and it to be you or to see your smiling face walk through our door, with Nancy, Nikki and John laughing and bringing happiness to our life again. John and his father had a very special relationship they were not only father and son but they were also best friends. John's friends still take his father out to dinner and each time they leave a place for John with a his favorite drink and tell all the funny stories of when they were growing up. That just confirms the fact that John has left a special place in each persons heart that knew him. The problem for us is that the whole in our heart grows deeper and darker with each passing day. Family meant everything to John, his sister Jodi, brother-in-law Michael and their kids were very special in his heart. We would all get together in New Jersey on the weekends and go out on the boats or jetski he loved the water. He and the kids would all jump off the boat and swim and laugh. If John saw me crying now I know he would be saying "Ma, stop crying and get a grip". Sleep in Heaven my baby until we meet again. Love Mom and Dad
jose from forest glen shool
December 19, 2006
im sarry about ur lost i kno is hard but i hope u get better
Kristine
October 12, 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.
Ana
September 13, 2006
I am so very sorry of the loss of this wonderful man, just by reading the touching messages of his guestbook you can see what a fine human being he was, and now is an Angel protecting his loving family.
Lauren Kline
September 12, 2006
It's been 5 years, and I wear my bracelet in John's memory every day!!! In 2001, I was in seventh grade, and now I am freshman in high school, September was not easy for me, but I can only imagine how it was for all of you!!!
My deepest sorrow and prayers!!!
Love,
Lauren
Mike, Roseann Fornito
September 11, 2006
Dear John, Nancy, and children: Just wanted to let you know that you are all in our thoughts today. We shall never forget. Mike, Roseann, Michael, & Joey Fornito (St. Pat's)
P Tabbernor
August 21, 2006
In memory....
Lauren Kline
September 11, 2005
To John, and his family, and friends. ALthough Illinois is far from you, our prayers can travel through anywhere. September 11th, 2001 will never be forgotten. I purchased a memory bracelt shortly after this tragic day, and I have the one made in John's memory. I have a picture of him in a New York picture frame, and I light a candel for him, and all of the victims EVERY NIGHT!!!!!!
God Bless all, and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!
This one's for you JOHN!!!! I didn't know you, but you will be with me forever!!!!!
Rest in Peace!!!
Lauren
nikki badagliacca
June 22, 2005
Hi i am ur daughter i love u <3
TRICIA Brewer
March 24, 2005
I am sorry for your loss, my prayers will be with you and your family.
Chris Wolf
September 13, 2004
There's not a day that goes by that you are not imagined. I pass the time looking at pictures and dealing with the pain and anger, which is now more than ever. I will carry on for you, my friend. Sleep in peace.
Chris Wolf
Lisa Migdalen
July 15, 2004
John, Happy Birthday to you in Heaven. Not a day goes by without a thought of you. If I could come and get you and take you home to your family I would. I miss you and love you so very much.
Always,
your cousin Lisa
Chris Wolf
May 11, 2004
I just recently had the opportunity to read all these wonderful messages that all of you put here, and I wanted to say Thank You. My cousin John is and will forever be an inspiration to me. He was the most loving, caring, and honorable man that I had ever known. A class act all around. As children we were very close, but as we got older we grew apart, and I will regret that for the rest of my life.
What else can I say? Uncle John, Aunt Grace, Jodi, Nancy, Nikki, and John, I feel your pain, I love you, and I'm sorry.
Chris Wolf
Cousin
John Dell'Aquila
March 26, 2004
Last night I went out for dinner with Mr. B and some of John's closest friends Chris, Steve, Tommy, Joey, and Joe. I never knew about this website memorial for Johnny B, but after last night out with Mr. B and the boys I couldn't stop thinking about John. It's funny because, I'm really not a spiritual person but last night I really felt like John was actually sitting at that empty chair we left for him. He had such great presence while he was alive that I can remember his voice, smile and mannerisms as if he was there last night. We all miss Johnny B, but I feel better to have known him. Everyone who knew John loved him and for those who just happed to find this memorial but never had the pleasure of his company, well you really missed someone special.
Thanks for all the good times and memories Johnny. God Bless You.
Gordon Zaft
September 12, 2003
I just wanted to express my condolences again on this anniversary and let John's family know that I still wear my Mercy Band daily, and that I pray for John and his family every day.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen!
Brenda H
September 11, 2003
To the Badagliacca and LaRocco families,
Please know that even though we haven't seen eachother in years, John, and all of you are in my heart, and prayers always.
Roseanne Lanza(Botta)
December 30, 2002
When my brother told me about John being one of the victims of 9/11 I didn't beleive him but ufortunatley when I checked I found his name. I went to St. Roch's with John from 5th thru 8th grade and will always remember his smile. He was always smiling. I want to express my deepest sympathy to his wife and children.
Be strong, as hard as that may be. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Roseanne Lanza
anne jones
September 16, 2002
we will remember him
LISA & TONY RINI
September 15, 2002
WE MET GRACE AND JOHN ON OUR HONEYMOON AT "POCMONT" IN THE POCANO MOUNTAINS IN 1964. WE HIT IT OFF VERY QUICKLY AND BECAME FRIENDS.AFTER VISITING US SEVERAL TIMES, THEY LIKED OUR TOWNHOUSE SO MUCH THEY BOUGHT THE SAME HOUSE ONLY ONE BLOCK AWAY. WE REJOICED AT THE BIRTH OF THEIR SON JOHN ABOUT ONE YEAR AFTER OUR BOY ANTHONY WAS BORN. WE SAW JOHN GROW UP. HE DELIVERED OUR NEWSPAPER, FOR SEVERAL YEARS,WITH NANCY HELPING HIM MOVE HIS SHOPPING CART LADDEN WITH NEWSPAPERS. IT WAS FUN TO WATCH THESE TWO.WHEN I WORKED IN DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN I WOULD OFTEN SEE JOHN, ON THE EXPRESS BUS COMING HOME.
WE WERE DEEPLY DISTRESSED WHEN WE HEARD ABOUT THE DISASTER AND THAT JOHN WAS AMONG THE MISSING.OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS WILL ALWAYS BE WITH JOHN AND WE GRIEVE WITH THE FAMILY.
LOVE, LISA AND TONY RINI
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK
michele z
September 10, 2002
I want to send my deepest sypathesis to the family. it has been a year and i know it is hard to overcome,but he will always remain in my heart and prays for the rest of my life. may he rest in peace. remember united we stand, divided we fall and god bless his soul and america and all who lost there lifes also remeber us americans are standing together and nothing will ever pull us apart
Anne Brennan-Gonzalez
September 9, 2002
I am so sorry for your loss. I was looking up a friend of my at this sight and I recognized the last name. I went to high school with his sister Jodi. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andy Lemrond
September 9, 2002
I feel sorry for the family. I'm going to find out much about her husband
Shelly Mckim
September 7, 2002
Dear Nancy,John, and Nicole,
I have been praying for your family for one year now and I still wear your husbands mercy band. I have a verse for you from the bible:I pray no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling. For HE shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.In their hands they shall bear you up. Psalms 91:10-12 God Bless!
Could I please have an address where I can send you and your family a book called "Just Give Me Jesus"? Please e-mail me if you can take care hugs to the kids!
michele zarrella
September 6, 2002
it was a pleasure to know him and i might be younger than him but he was a great neighbor and a friend. he always had a good smile and to nancy and the kids my sympanies are with you and may go bless all of you and may he rest in peace.
Colleen, Mark and Matthew Daddino (nee Norton
September 4, 2002
John was a great guy. I've known him from St. Roch's to Port Richmond. He was always smiling (maybe he was up to something--maybe not). John always had perfect hair. A good thing to have in the 80's. John will be missed and remembered fondly. Our hearts to out to Nancy, Nicole and John.
Susannah
August 16, 2002
GOd Bless the family!
Marty Badagliacca
June 4, 2002
My deepest sympathy to John's family. Although I never met John, I feel like somehow we are distantly related. John will always be in our prayers. God Bless.
Marty Badagliacca
Brenda
April 26, 2002
I remember calling John's sister in law Jodi, to see if everyone there was OK. Jodi's husband picked up the phone, and I asked how everyone was... He said that his brother in law Johnny was missing.
I remember going numb, and thinking that I couldn't imagine the pain that Nancy and the rest of the family was going through.
Even though I don't speak to Jodi very often, I wanted to let everyone know that my thoughts, prayers and love are with them. Not a day goes by that I don't think about your family. God Bless.
Else Metcalfe
April 13, 2002
To all of John's family and friends..I have chosen to make a quilt block for John to be put in the memorial quilt. Working on the block has been an emotional time, but I truly loved making it for you all. I hope if you view it online or in person, you will know that an elderly woman in Georgia made it with tender love and thoughts of a fine man, I never got to know.
sincerely, Else Metcalfe
Rita Ungaro
April 12, 2002
Growing up with "Johnny B" was one of the greatest priviledges I ever had. His smile could light up a room...just like his wife, Nancy could. I guess that's why they were so perfect together. He was very special to me and my family. He was a dear friend to my brother and husband to my sister's best friend so he was always around us. Hanging out with him and Nancy was always a great time and all those laughs will never be forgotten. I am so glad my husband was able to hangout with you, because there are no words to express how great "Johnny B" is. He got to see for himself. I never saw him laugh that hard. You are deeply missed. Rest in Peace. Nancy, Nikki and John. We Love You!
Louise D'Alo-Yaskulka
March 21, 2002
In high school everyone knew who Nancy and John were. They were always hanging out with Helen and Anthony. I used to see them on the bus everyday when we would go home. John was always happy and goofing around. I knew then that they would always be together.
My husband lost his mother in the WTC attack. She was in Tower 1 also. I can't even imagine the pain
Nancy and their children are experiencing. I know what it has done to us.
I have seen Nancy at meetings and at
family functions. When I saw her at the circus two weeks ago, we were sitting in the row behind her and the kids. I swear I saw John also.
Even though I hadn't seen him in a very long time, I could always recall his smile. It was magnetic.
Nancy, know that John is always with
you. Somehow all of us will get through this. Keep well.
Shelly McKim
March 5, 2002
Dear Nancy, Nikki & Johnny,
You don't know me but I've been praying for your family since before Christmas when I bought a mercy band a my church. I picked your husband/dad. Now I know why. I read what you and others have said about him and I sure do wish I could have known him. I pray to our heavenly father each day for peace in your hearts and strength over your loss. John looks to handsome in the photo and seemed like a very well loved guy. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I'm in California but you need to I where my mercy band with John's name on it every day and it is my constant reminder to love you New Yorkers and pray constantly for you. My love to you and your children Nancy. Keep in touch with me please so I know how you are doing. "Let not your heart be troubled" John 14.1 .
Gordon Zaft
February 25, 2002
To the family and friends of John Badagliacca,
I did not know John, but having read his biography and the guest book I feel like I would have really liked and admired him. My deepest condolences on your loss.
I received John's name on a Mercy BAND -- his name was chosen at random. I feel very honored to wear his name on my wrist and I pledge to pray for him and his family. I wish there were more that I could do but perhaps the prayers of all Americans will, in the long run, make a bigger difference than anything else anyway.
September 11th is my birthday. Needless to say I will never forget what happened. In my own small way I am a living memorial.
God bless you all.
Richie & Fern Collins
February 25, 2002
Nancy, Nikkie & Johnny
Time goes by, but, never a day goes by without a pray for "Johhny B's" family.
Time moves on, but memories never fade.........just the mention of "the schoolyard" will bring smiles to some (heck all who recall those days) - and of course Johnny B was the cause of most to those smiles.
People move on, but they are never forgotten - to turn back time would be great, but the memories from time spent with "Johnny B & of course Nancy" will never go away.
MAY THE ROAD RISE TO MEET YOU,
MAY THE WIND BE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK
MAY THE SUN SHINE UPON YOUR FACE
THE RAINS FALL SOFT UPON YOUR FIELDS
AND, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN,
MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND.
Cathy and Louie Como
February 9, 2002
I speak for my husband and I when I say Johnny B. was a dear friend to both of us. We spent so much time together.All of our plans always included John and Nancy and Nikki and John.
We have great wonderful memories.
John was so funny, helpful kind and informative. Words cannot explain the loss we feel. I don't know how were going to get through this. we will cherish these memories forever. Theres not a day that goes by that we don't think about him. When we do think of him we smile and laugh at all the crazy things he did then a tear comes to our eye when we realize there will be no more memories. Nancy you are my bestest friend and always remember that I will do whatever to help you during this difficult time.
We love you, Nikki and Johnny. I,d like to end by saying the world is definitely a sadder place without you John. we will miss you. You are forever in our hearts.
Cathy, Louie, Louis and Cristina
James Russo
February 9, 2002
Dearest Sympathy to Nancy and family I have known John since we are kids , we went to St. Roch's together and hung out all the time he was always a fun loving guy . I know you and I met in Port Richmond H.S. Johnhad introduced us I will always think about John . I pray for him and my other friends that i had lost in the WTC , I have been at Ground Zero working since the second day and every morning i still get a wierd feeling every day when i go to work . But John's memory will last till the day i die i can never forget the things that we did in grammer school.
God Bless you and your children for now he will be with you forever whatching over you.
Anthony Badagliacca
February 6, 2002
Dear Mrs Badagliacca,
I didn't know your husband, but I was shocked to see my last name during halftime at Super Bowl. It was a sobering experience.
Be at peace with the memory of your husband.
Lynette Papa
January 30, 2002
To Nancy & Family,
I never really had the pleasure of talking to you, although I use to see you with John on the Bus stop in the mornings. John and I use to get on the same bus every day. I always enjoyed speaking with him, he was always smiling and in such a good mood. He would tell me how he was working on your home in New Jersey and all the hard work that he did. Also, he was so proud of his children and he showed me some pictures of your daughter & son. He was the second person I thought of when this tragedy happened, the first being the brother of my boyfriend that also worked for Cantor and was never found. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep John and so many others in my prayers.
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