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Thomas Knox Obituary
With Tommy Knox it was often the little things. The way he put toothpaste on his wife's toothbrush when he got up before her, almost every day. He'd leave it on the vanity ready for her before he left his home in Hoboken for his job as a broker at Cantor Fitzgerald.
Or perhaps it was how he made the oldest gag in the book funny again. At weddings, parties, any place, really, he slapped in a set of grotesque false teeth and worked the room in his gregarious, antic style, which never failed to make everyone laugh.
The youngest of six children, Mr. Knox, who was 31, was always the first to grab the attention of his siblings' 11 children at family get-togethers with a joke or some routine to keep them laughing.
Or maybe it was the way he listened – attentive, alert, compassionate.
"I guess it was all the little things," said his wife, Nancy Knox. "All these little, special things that made Tommy who he was and made us all love him."
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Dave Segal
September 11, 2024
Tommy - one of the good guys - gone too soon but too special to be forgotten.
rick granger
September 14, 2023
Tommy will always be remembered as a kind, good- hearted man with a great sense of humor and and a deep abiding love for family and friends. My warmest regards to Knox family.
Michael Stark
September 13, 2023
God bless Tommy you are sadly missed by your friends and family ♥
Tommy here is what we all wore this week to 9/11 game.
Michael Freker
September 13, 2023
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Tommy thank you for watching over us! Our crew at the Jets game will never forget! We all miss you greatly and especially the people who never met you since they hear so much about you every week!
Michael Freker
September 13, 2023
Michael Freker
September 13, 2023
Tommy thank you for watching over us. Here is a few pictures from this past week’s Jets game. We will never forget!!!
Scott Webb
September 12, 2023
Hi Tommy
Thoughts for you today mate and your brothers and family
I think of the Hoboken days often and the friends lost
Rest well my friend
Peace
Scott
Dorothea Nelson
September 11, 2023
The students of Blessed Sacrament School in Savannah made simple notes, each with the name of 2011 victim on it. Mine had the name Tom Knox. I have it taped on my desk where I can see it every day. 22 years gave his life in a horrible act of violence, but his name remains and I thank him again and regret his loss.
The Clark Family
September 11, 2023
Sending love, prayers and beautiful memories... The Clark family
Katie Kunzman
September 11, 2023
Today I looked up Tommy's obituary out of curiosity and found myself scrolling through these posts just to learn more about my Dads best friend Tommy Knox. At first, I did not think it was my place to write anything on this page, but I want everyone to know how his memory lives on every single day through all the lives he touched.
Tommy was one of my Dad's closest friends all of his life. I cannot even imagine how he feels, specifically on this day and I sometimes struggle with how to be there for him. I send him a text every day so he knows I am always thinking of him, but I know that will never take away his pain during this time.
I have many memories of my dad discussing Tommy but there are two that always stick out to me. First, when I was little, I was a huge soccer player. My dad rarely missed a game. For some reason, (I am sure a TPK Event) he needed to miss my game on 9/11. I will never forget waking up to a note from my Dad that said "Play like Tommy today. Love You. Dad." I knew exactly what that meant. I played my heart out and made sure I was the toughest one on the field, just like Tommy was.
The second story is how my dad says "Hey Tommy" every time he sees a butterfly. At first, we honestly thought he was losing it a bit haha. But, I will say there are a LOT of butterflies that follow my dad. I never doubt that they are Tommy looking out for him.
My dad never failed to remind us of his close friend. As kids, we would constantly sing along to the TPK CD and listen to all the hilarious stories my dad has about Tommy. To this day, my dad attends many events with the Knox family and it clearly brings him a lot of joy to spend time with Tommy's family.
When my dad talks about his curious daughter - well, that's me. I am sure I had a million questions when I was little (I still do today). And I am sure my Dad's heart broke every time I asked, but he never showed it. He talked about Tommy with a smile on his face, every time. Tommy clearly was one of a kind. I sadly do not remember much because of how young I was. However, my dad has done an incredible job of reminding us of the person he was and the impact he made. I know sometimes he might think that we have trouble comprehending how important he was in my Dads life. However, my Dad has continued to keep the memory of Tommy alive by reminding us of the caring, joking, and listening person/friend he was.
Keep watching over my Dad Tommy. He thinks about you all the time.
Lisette Clark
September 12, 2021
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Knox family. With love - The Clark family
Marybeth Appio
September 11, 2021
Tommy, it may have been 20 years ago today, but it still feels like it just happened. You have not been forgotten! Your name still brings a smile and a story or two to mind. I still have your button from your memorial service and I wear it every year on this day to let everyone I encounter see your sweet face. I hope you are resting in peace and continuing to look over all of your loved ones. Now that your mom is up there, I'm sure you are together. I will always remember you and your love of life, fun, family & friends! Love, Marybeth
Scott Webb
September 11, 2021
Hi Tommy
Have been thinking of you this week and will always remember your humour and thoughtfulness. Enjoyed our chats in Hobson's
Rest well my friend
Scott
Jonathan Walker
November 28, 2019
We visited NYC from Scotland and noticed a flower in the memorial. The flower was in your name. Youre name brought us here. May you find peace and your family find comfort that youre remember. Jonny and Sara Walker. Rutherglen. Scotland.
Elliot Newell
September 12, 2019
I never met Tom Knox and my family only knew Nancy for a very short period but I come back to this page every year. My families thoughts and prayers are with yours and may he continue to Rest In Peace.
Christopher Roche
September 11, 2019
Tommy,
Seeing the NY Waterway Ferries line up in tribute was very touching. I stop by your panel all the time and will never forget how cool you were.
You were always so gracious and nice to me. Many others say the same thing. Now that I have a family, we pray every night. We say the Hail Mary, and we ask for our Saints to pray for us. St. Patrick & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton are for you. Never Forget. Hazard Zet Forward.
Mike & Lisette Clark
September 11, 2019
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Knox family... The Clark Family
Tom Faranda
September 10, 2019
Love you Tommy.
Jessi LaCosta
September 11, 2018
Jessi LaCosta
September 11, 2018
Jessi LaCosta
September 11, 2018
Not sure why I never found this until now. Never have forgotten you!! Or your brother - the two of you had me in giggles. Sending you prayers and thoughts - especially today.
September 11, 2018
Another year, thinking of you today.
Larry Jordan (Nags Head, Hoboken NJ)
September 11, 2018
Thinking of you.
Larry Jordan (Miss Kitty's & Nags Head, Hoboken)
Michael Stark
September 11, 2018
Tommy...thinking about you and your family today, our thoughts and prayers are always with you, may God bless you...
Craig Russo
September 11, 2018
17 years had gone and i still have that pain inside of me that i never forget. You all hero's and hero's in the sky. God bless you and everything that you have done!
jim knox
September 10, 2018
Tommy, 17 years ... still can't believe it. The loss is still so heavy. "Tanks" for everything.
Love Ya,
Jimbo.
Harry Hartman
September 11, 2017
16 years..... I'm still telling stories to anybody who will listen about Tommy Knox and they are still hysterical to me. Hope to see him again someday. Rest in peace little fella.
September 11, 2017
Tommy Knox- finest kind
September 11, 2017
Thinking of you Tommy
Larry Jordan (Miss Kitty's & Nags Head, Hoboken)
TPK front and center
September 10, 2017
Going through my Tommy stuff, Just found this picture. There's himself, front and center. Very proud.
Christopher Roche
September 9, 2017
At age 43 I now know more September 11s are behind me then in front of me. I'll see you soon. God Bless.
September 14, 2016
THoughts and prayers to the Knox Family.
-newell family
Johnny "Shoebox" Cmpbell
September 13, 2016
15 years have passed. At age 15 we were hanging out at the Saint Cloud pass, trying to be like our "many" older brothers, in our own way. 15 years ago we were just enjoying our 30's. You always made everyone feel good! I just want to say I miss the "T" Knox spirit!! So many great memories, through that spirit!! Maybe that's what the Big Man needed up there. If so, ask Him to play some Jimmy Hector, the Crawl of course, and when your done, give Him a Knox head butt.......35 Man
Mike and Lisette Clark
September 11, 2016
Sending love, prayers and God's mercy to the Knox family today.
September 11, 2016
Tommy Knox - finest kind
September 11, 2016
Thinking of you Tommy
Larry Jordan (Miss Kitty's & Nags Head, Hoboken)
Kelly C
September 10, 2016
Tommy... you blessed so many people with your short time here on earth. We all miss you and think of you often. You're always within our hearts
Dana Minturn
September 10, 2016
Denis, Nancy and family - you are all always in my prayers especially at this time of the year. This past spring I went to the memorial museum and said a special prayer for Tommy. We will never forget.
September 10, 2016
Our thoughts are always w/ the Knox family. Great memories from West Orange. ❤
Barry Knox
November 25, 2015
First name I saw on visiting memorial just wanted to pass on my heartfelt condolences to all the family,
September 11, 2015
Tommy,
I never met you but I went to high school with your brother Denis. If you were anywhere near as kind, friendly, and likable as him, you must have been an incredible person. You will never be forgotten.
Your friend in Christ,
Rick Jimenez
Mike and Lisette Clark
September 11, 2015
Our prayers are with the Knox family today.God Bless xo
Rick Granger
September 11, 2015
God bless you Tommy. Just thinking of you and your brothers always brings a smile to my face. You will always be remembered.
September 11, 2015
Best Guy. Worst Day. I still find myself literally laughing out loud when memories pop up. Lucky to have have known TPK.
bianca
September 11, 2015
praying for you and your family
Laurie Sullivan
September 11, 2015
I didn't know you but have been thinking about you & praying for your family & loved ones for 14 years. After 9-11 I somehow came across your name & read many stories & much information about your life. My heart was touched & continues to be touched by your life being cut tragically short.
September 11, 2015
Tommy Knox - finest kind
September 11, 2015
Thinking of you today Tommy.
Larry Jordan (Miss Kitty's and Nags Head, Hoboken)
phil
September 10, 2015
Tombo,
Miss you brother. Can't believe its 14 years. But i know this, you were the best of us.
September 10, 2015
Tommy Knox.... we think of you often. 14 years gone by and it seems like just yesterday we were all laughing away... I often think about what you and Wayne would think of the world today. We miss ya.
Freker
September 1, 2015
Hey Tommy. Jets season starts soon. We definitely will miss you but always thinking of you.....
Christopher Roche
August 31, 2015
Had a pint earlier this month at the Long Hall in Dublin.
God Bless.
Edward Marrone
November 26, 2014
It was a privilege to know you and your family Tommy. You are thought of often. Rest in Peace.
Kathy Bowlby
September 11, 2014
Thinking of all the Knox family today...I love you all...
September 11, 2014
Talking to my class this morning about 9/11
and told them that if they are blessed they will one day get to meet and become friends with a person like Tommy Knox
Mike and Lisette Clark
September 11, 2014
Sending our prayers and thoughts for the entire Knox family. Your name still and always will bring a smile :) God Bless
Mark Doolan
September 11, 2014
Miss you brother
September 11, 2014
Tommy Knox - Finest Kind
September 11, 2014
I just want to take a moment to write in you guest book that you are in our memories on this anniversary of 9/11
Larry Jordan (Miss Kitty's, the Nags Head, Hoboken.)
Now New Bern NC.
James Knox
September 10, 2014
Tombo,
"Tanks" for ratting me out to mom when we took out the car while playing Batman and Robin. I was 15 and you were 4 and you couldn't keep a secret. You always were brutally honest and the best of all of us. Love you brother. Jimbo
September 1, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to Knox family.
Newell Family
S J. Friscia III
April 19, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Anthony and Colleen LaBanca
September 11, 2013
Prayers for you, Tommy's entire family and dear friends. I never had the fortune of meeting him, but my husband Anthony talks about his passion for life, his incredible, infectious humor and the stories of when they were young. Sending you and all the families torn to pieces by 9/11 our prayers and sincerest thoughts.
September 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless the Knox family!!!
Bev DeCheser
Debbie Bosworth Kittleson
September 11, 2013
Thinking of the Knox Family and all those who were close to Tommy...prayers and thoughts are with you!!! Every time my kids ask about 9/11, they know you as Mommy's funny, kind friend who tragically died. Prayers! Prayers!
September 11, 2013
It seems like I make a visit every year to this site, My thoughts always go out to you and all of the wonderful people we lost at Miss Kitty's and the Nags Head.
I will remember you in my payers, You are truly missed.
Sep 11th 2013.
Larry Jordan.
Miss Kitty's./Nags Head.
Rick Granger
September 11, 2013
God Bless you Tommy. God bless the Knox family.
John Zullo
September 11, 2013
Tom, I barely knew you except from Rock Spring, but I always will remember your warm smile, how funny you always were, and what a great listener you were. God bless you.
Mike & Lisette Clark
September 11, 2013
Thinking of you and your family today... God Bless you all... xo
September 11, 2013
Tommy Know Finest Kind
Marybeth Appio
September 11, 2013
Hi Tommy! Can't believe it's been 12 years already. It doesn't matter how long really because you are still very much missed & definitely not forgotten. Your personality, your smile, your laugh & your sense of humor are things that we can all remember and carry with us.
Keep watching over all of us, especially your family who most of all misses you everyday.
Love, Marybeth
Johnny & Nancy O'Reilly
September 10, 2013
Thinking of you Tommy!! XOXO
Mary Ellen Knox
September 9, 2013
Hello my T-Tom,
We all still miss you dearly!You are alway's in our hearts! Love you all the way over the Universe! Mare Mare xoxox
Belinda
September 7, 2013
Tommy you are in my thoughts alot...You always made crack up laughting, but don't worry, your big bro Denis is always looking out for me, I hope you and Wayne are enjoying a pint :)
February 6, 2013
Tommy,
12 years and some months later your friends and family gather in your honor. Mother nature has been unkind to our latest event in your honor twice now. First the was hurricane Sandy and now a Nor Easter is staring us down so we will move the event to March 8th. I hope that anyone who planned on attending can see that we are postponing through this post.
What the heck did you do to Mother Nature anyway?
You are missed and loved like no other!
Glenn Browne
February 1, 2013
Hi. Denis Here's my e-mail address. [email protected]. You can send me an address that I can return the bracelet to. I'm happy it's going home.
January 31, 2013
Hello Glenn,
Thanks so much for taking the time to get this back to us. My number is (201)653-3933 during the work days.
Regards Denis Knox
Freker
January 30, 2013
I will let Denis know as well
January 30, 2013
Glen, I know his wife. I'll send her a message to check this guest page and contact you.
Found on Cape May Beach in Jan. 2013
Glenn
January 28, 2013
Found a silver bracelet with Thomas Patrick Knox name and WTC on it on the beach in Cape May. Anyone know who the owner may have been? Respond to the guest book please.
Michael Freker
September 12, 2012
Tommy was at the Jets game last Sunday and you are always missed....can't believe it has been ten years....miss you buddy!
Frek de la frek
Michael Stark
September 11, 2012
Tommy - May the Lord bless your spirit and keep a special place for your soul. We will always remember your wonderful personality, wit and charm, and your memory will never fade. God bless you and your family from all your friends in the rubgy community
Kenny Kunzman
September 11, 2012
Will never forget you Tommy. In the 31+ yrs we knew each other, we went through so much together. I also think of you these days watching my son play football. Wish he had 1/4 of the intensity you did playing football. Miss you all the time, there are so many times during the year that things happen and make me think of you.
Dave Hamilton
September 11, 2012
God bless Tommy. Prayers continue for your family and all of us who were lucky enough to call you friend.
September 11, 2012
Hi Tommy, here we are again on this anniversary. Hard to believe it's been 11 years but you & everyone has NOT been forgotten. I went to Mass today and when the priest talked about where he was when it happened, he said everyone in this church can tell someone exactly where they were & what they were doing when it happened. And it's true, we can all do that.
As always, I pray for peace for your family today, as we know the more years apart doesn't lessen the pain. If only we could go back in time and change the course of that day, we all would do that.
Love,
Marybeth
September 11, 2012
God Bless you we will never forget your beautiful smile and infectious laugh! We love you and miss you so much! Love you Mom,Jimmy,Denis,Mary Ellen, Patti,Kathleen and Nancy!
Mike & Lisette Clark
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you as we often do...As we drove up to the Poconos a few weeks ago, Mike recalled a ski trip you guys took.. and needless to say... we ended up in tears of laughter! Still to this day.. your name brings a smile... God Bless you & your family Tommy
Rick Salway
September 11, 2012
The immortal Tommy K. SHP in Germany 1986 and then LBI. Never will forget your laugh or your smile.
November 22, 2011
Happy Birthday in heaven Tommy, we love you!
Marybeth Appio
September 11, 2011
Tommy,
Here we are again on this horrible day. Now it's 10 years. That's a long time without all of us seeing your smile, hearing your laughter, listening to your stories & enjoying your impersonations. I can't imagine what it's been like for your beloved family to have not had you physically present at all their occasions over this past decade.
You truly were & still are a one of a kind person that we were all so fortunate to have had in our lives. Underneath your fun loving exterior was a kind sweet soul. You will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace Tommy & keep watch over all your loved ones.
Duff
September 11, 2011
The last time I saw Tommy was Saturday, September 08, 2001, at my brother Stephen's bachelor party. It was a late night to say the least, and I know he was in rough shape the next day. Nevertheless, he powered through to make it the Colts-Jets game with Denis and the crew. I spoke to him Monday night, September 10th, and recall saying to him that we should get together for the upcoming Jets-Raiders game. He said something about a wedding/engagement party he and Nancy were scheuled to attend that next weekend, but the last thing I remember him saying was 'either way, we're gonna watch that game together'- a sort of final statement (unknown to us), but one that summed him up -Dedicated; to his wife, to his family, to his friends, to having fun, to standing up for what's right, to his job, to his country. It was better to have known Tommy and lost him than to have never known him at all.
Lorie K
September 11, 2011
Tommy...you are our hero good friend....Lorie K n Markie G will never forget you baby ...the laughs we had ...we love n miss y ...always in our heart <3
Ken Kunzman
September 11, 2011
Miss you every day buddy. Good to hang with your family today
Philip Jones
September 11, 2011
I played rugby with Tommy and his brother Dennis in the early 90s and remember Tommy as being the heart of the team and being fun to be around.
September 11, 2011
Nancy & all the Knoxes...thinking of all of you today and sending my love. I know Tommy is watching over all of you ....the family he so fiercely loved.
Until you meet again...
God bless Tommy & God bless all of you.
With love, Kathy ( Hendricks) Bowlby
Raymond Fusco
September 11, 2011
You've been in my heart and prayers for the passed ten years.
Tom and Brigid Faranda
September 11, 2011
Tom, we miss you. Always will.
http://tomfaranda.typepad.com/folly/2011/09/ten-years-ago-my-friend-tom-knox.html
Tom and Brigid
Mier
September 11, 2011
Tommy, Thinking of you and those you left behind. Look over them & pray for all of us. Raul & Sisi
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