Maria La Vache

Maria La Vache

Maria La Vache Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 6, 2001.
Just the Girls
It was a perfect summer night. August 28, 2001. The 60th birthday of Maria La Vache: wife of 38 years to Joseph, mother of Mary Jane, 36, and Bernice, 33. Mrs. La Vache did not want anything fancy or special, she insisted — just a nice quiet dinner with the family. They went to the River Cafe in Brooklyn.

"We had a beautiful time," recalled Mary Jane La Vache. "We laughed, talked and celebrated our lives together."

Mrs. La Vache worked as a receptionist for Marsh & McLennan, on the 99th floor of 1 World Trade Center. Her daughters will miss their "girls' night out," when the La Vache women would take in a movie or go to the theater or out to dinner.

They could talk to her about anything, they said. That is why they never moved out of their parents' home in the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn. Mrs. La Vache enjoyed meeting their friends. And her Italian cooking.

Which reminded Mary Jane La Vache of some unfinished business. Her mother recently redesigned the family kitchen. All it needs now are shutters for the windows.

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January 18, 2016

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August 25, 2015

Lauren Dorf posted to the memorial.

August 24, 2015

Lauren Dorf posted to the memorial.

N/a N/a

January 18, 2016

I just would like to say I visited the 911 site memorial and just broke down crying when I've seen all the names ur name was one that had popped up on my phone as I've taken the picture and I just wanted to say R.I.P even tho I don't know you wish you'll well Ms. Maria Lavache you'll always be missed.

Lauren Dorf

August 25, 2015

I miss hearing you laugh it's like I can still hear it.. You'll always be missed and loved dearly.

Lauren Dorf

August 24, 2015

I miss hearing you laugh it's like I can still hear it.. You'll always missed and loved dearly.

Tara Salvaggio

August 6, 2015

Please watch over me please give me a sign that your here..,xox

S J. Friscia III

April 23, 2014

In Memory
With Honor & Respect.

kevin audsley

September 11, 2007

I say a prayer every year for your wife.
Kevin Audsley

Doug Abraham

August 28, 2007

Happy Birthday!!!

P Tabbernor

November 30, 2006

In remembrance....

Kristine

November 13, 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.

Ana

October 18, 2006

I am deeply sorry for the loss of this special woman. I am sure she is always protecting her loving family with her Angel Wings.

Anamarie Catarelli

September 11, 2006

Mary Jane,



Thinking of you on this 5th Anniversary! Your mom and my dad are our own personal "angels" watching over us! Thinking of you often and hope you and your family found peace on this day.

eric naumann

September 7, 2006

I have not forgotten.....

Lynne Vellucci Buongiorno

May 17, 2005

May you rest in the light, peace and warmth of God's love, until you are reunited with all those who love and miss you.

Anne-Marie Dolinac

March 25, 2005

Maria and I worked together at Johnson & Higgins for many years.

She was the most elegant receptionist and took her job seriously.

Maria and I met for lunch when we could fit it into our schedules. I always went back to work with a smile after lunch with Maria.

Maria is always close in thought and prayers.

Anne-Marie Dolinac

September 11, 2003

Maria, May you rest in Peace.

Roseann Fornito

February 27, 2003

To the LaVache Family: My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I did not know Maria but this tradgedy has effected everyone in someway with a loss.Please know that on 9/11 alot of good people may have been taken from us but just think how beautiful Heaven now is with all of them watching down on us.

Carol McGuinness

September 11, 2002

God Bless Maria! My prayers for her & the family.I met Maria at Marsh broad st office& took her out to lunch and brought my camera. I knew she was looking forward to moving to WTC Tower 1. We took photos of the broad st neighborhood.I did give her a set of photos & we planned to meet when both were settled at the WTCenter.I called her and mentioned I have a lot of good photos of the VIEW. She loved her job and her new location, she was a lovely lady and always very helpful with a smile.I will never forget her.

Dorothy Crocker

September 11, 2002

I am just learning to know Maria. My company had a memorial service this morning for all the victims of 9/11/01. We each were giving a badge with a victim's name - a heroe's name. I received Maria's name and wanted to know more about her.



My sincere condolences to the family and I thank God for the life that Maria was given and the love that she had for her family and friends.

Laura Girardi

August 29, 2002

Lenny, Mary Jane, and Bernice,

I am so very sorry. Marie was a very nice person. I have fond memories of her driving me home from elementary school in her car with the shiny red seats. I also remember Marie laughing with her funny mom at Bernice's birthday parties. I have--and will continue--to pray for you all. I am sure that Marie is watching over you from above.

Tara Ann Dorf

March 5, 2002

I never thought like something like this could happen especially to my aunt. But it did. i just wanted to let everyone know that i will miss my aunt so very much even though i may not show it. But deep down i do she was a very special person in my life. If i needed something i could always ask her. Now i cant but i could pray and she could here my prays. We always use to have fun with the whole family on holidays or even in general. My aunt made everyone have a smile on there faces. So Aunt Marie i wanna tell u that i love u and i will miss u. So please look out for me. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS. Ill always be thinking of you.

Lauren Dorf

March 5, 2002

I never got a chance to say good-bye to my Aunt Marie. I always think about how she must of felt and what she thought like oh my god I am going to die I wonder. But I know Ishouldn't think of it like that I should think of it as she died peacefully and she died in the hands of God.She was a very special person in my life she wil always be a important person in my life whether she is her or not she is always in my heart, mind thoughts and letters that I write on a piece of paper. I write my good-byes to here in my poems that is a connection that I have with her my poems when I sit down and write just words that describe what I feel happened to her or just how I feel about what happened that day . One of my poems that I wrote for her I was actually invited to a college to read it in front of professors and that was an honor for me a privliage to read my personal feelings about my Aunt to them it was an honor. I know i was chosen for a reason because my Aunt wanted me to go up there and share my thoughts of her and feelings for her to everyone and let them know who she was just by my thoughts you knew how special she was to me. That was a honor that day and I walk up there with a smile because I knew she was there watching over me sitting down in one of the chairs clapping her hands and saying thats my Godaughter up there look, look at her Glow like the star that she is that was on my mind when I was reading the poem and that but a smile on my face because I knew if she was there I know she would say that .Thats why I thought of her saying that and that made me feel safe and proud. My Aunt was always a fighter and a brave person she never hated anyone just gave you the benfit of doubt thats what type of person she was so my Good-bye to her I can't say good-bye because it wouldn't be the right way to say good-bye i want to do it face to face but I cant have that chance .So in time when i go across that bridge and meet up with her again that would be a new beginning there will never be a Good-bye.......

February 15, 2002

DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN MARIA LA VACHE AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS...STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS AND MARIA THE MOTHER OF JESUS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN

Karl DeFoe

January 20, 2002

I knew Maria during my 13 years in the International and Property Departments at the New York headquarters of Johnson and Higgins, prior to its merger with Marsh. Maria was our 9th floor receptionist and we greeted each other daily until the two departments were consolidated and we moved to the 6th floor. Even then I would see her from time to time.



Maria was always cheerful and pleasant and you knew that she enjoyed being with people. She was so nice to everyone. I had not seen Maria since retiring in 1998 and was shocked and saddened to hear that she was one of those lost. I want to extend my condolences to Maria's family in the hope that they can be comforted in knowing she is now at peace in a better place.

Ian Macalpine-Leny

January 20, 2002

Maria joined J&H as the International Dept Receptionist in about 1981 when I worked in NY. Whenever I subsequently visited to NY, I was always greeted by her warm smile and she never failed to ask after our boys.



Ian Macalpine - Leny

bonnie cowan

January 17, 2002

I will always remember,I will always be sad.

Juliane Massari Kilcoyne

January 16, 2002

I am deeply saddened for the loss of Maria. She and I spoke every day while we worked together on the 99th floor. Maria was a woman who always knew how to make you smile. I will miss her.

Carol Ann Lukens

January 13, 2002

My deepest sympathy to Lenny, Mary Jane and Bernice, who I adore. Maria was my long time childhood friend who I adored. We reconnected 3 l/2 years ago by God's will and Maria's perserverence in finding me. I loved her with all my heart and soul and when we reconnected again, it was as though we were kids again having fun and laughing and hugging. I was devasted finding out she was in the World Trade Center, because I thought she worked in midtown. She will always be in my heart and in my memory, and I pray for her family several times a day and know she is well with our Lord Jesus Christ. My mother is in Heaven with her and they are worried about the girls and Lenny.

My heart is with all of you forever.

God Bless you and give you the strength to go on.

Mark Bramante

January 11, 2002

As Marie's next door neighbor I am constantly reminded of her by the look on the faces of her husband and daughters. She is surely missed by all.

Teresa Jahn

December 26, 2001

We are deeply sorry for your loss of Maria. Such a wonderful smile can only reflect her heart. I wish I would have known her. May her warm smile, her life and love live on in all who love her. Our hearts cry with you.

America Cries

We see your sorrow-

and our hearts cry....

We can not erase your pain

but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-

-the American people-

are beside you.

We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,

the strength that gives you courage,

and the words to lighten your spirits.

And when we are left speechless

may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts

to ease your sorrow.

May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-

-the American people-

face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn

Dixon, IL

Claire DeLuca

December 20, 2001

I think of Maria often since that terrible day. I remember Maria's smiling face and soft spoken voice that greeted me each day as I came to work on the 99th floor. My deepest sympathy and prayers to Maria's family and friends.

John Winter

December 15, 2001

For two years I worked on the 99th floor of 1 World Trade Center and each day I would see Maria on the reception desk. She had a wonderfully friendly way of greeting everyone and was a terrific lady. I am deeply saddened by her family's loss and wish to offer them my deepest sympathy and prayers. My partner, Tony Karnes, who worked on 97th floor was also taken that day and he also knew Maria. I'm sure they are both looking down on us now from above.

God bless.

Dayna Rocco

November 2, 2001

My mother's heart is broken over the lose of her dear friend. Maria was in my mom's bridal party 40 years ago and had remained close all these years. We saw Maria for the last time on September 9th, unfortunatley at my grandmother, my mothers mom, wake. God bless Maria, she was loved deeply by her family and by my mom. My parents 40th wedding anniversary was September 16th...in the mail was a beautiful card from Maria. She is with my grandmother in heaven now, Angels watching over us.

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