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Christy Addamo Obituary
Christy A. Addamo was beautiful. She had big dark eyes and brown hair as shiny as mink, which she liked to have her mother, Rita, fix in an upsweep. And smart: she made the dean's list at Queens College, where she got a degree in accounting that led to a job at Marsh & McLennan on a high floor of the World Trade Center.
Brave, too: she loved to travel, to places where she could swim with stingrays. She also liked to be home, learning Italian cooking at her mother's side. She melted chocolate and poured it into umbrella-shaped molds that became lollipops served at her friends' bridal showers. At 28, she had begun thinking about being a bride herself one day. She had a pack of friends, who accompanied her to Yankees games (she liked Paul O'Neill, and saw him and the rest of the team capture the 2000 World Series) and on long walks around the city (she kept a pair of sneakers at the office).
For birthdays and other milestones, she would compose poems. For her parents' 25th wedding anniversary, she and her sister organized a big party. At Christmas, she took the whole family to Radio City for a show.
"Ah," her mother said the other day, remembering. "She was the best."
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Stacy V
September 10, 2024
The day before...thinking of all those lives that the world lost 23 years ago. Never forgotten.
Mia
May 9, 2024
Rest in peace, beautiful soul <3
Stacy V
September 11, 2023
Christy, I came across your obituary many years ago . I have tried to leave a little note every year on this anniversary. I'm so sorry your life was taken too soon. You are never forgotten .Rest in Peace . Prayers for your loved ones .
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Michelle U
January 4, 2023
I never knew Christy. I was only 14 years old when 9/11 happened. I looked up Christy's name after I took a picture when I was in New York during Thanksgiving of 2021. I came here to pay my respects and let her family know that I will keep them in my prayers. Even though time has passed, the pain of missing your loved one never goes away. I wanted to share the picture I took of the memorial and Christy's name and hope it gives you peace.
Stacy V
September 11, 2021
20 years has passed and the sadness of this day still lingers. May Jesus wrap his arms around and comfort those that loved her . Rest in Peace Christy ....you and the many innocent souls will never be forgotten
Bill M.
September 11, 2021
On this 20th Anniversary of 911, I am truly very sorry for your loss always.
Do you know or remember if Christy ever went on a trip to Fort Lauderdale with a friend or cousin in the late 1980s or early 1990s?
I met a young lady & her friend there at the time and she mentioned to me that she worked in the Twin Towers doing accounting/finance work. I always ponder if this was Christy.
Please let me know if you believe this was her.
Either way, God bless on this truly sad day.
Bill M.
Maria Boyland
September 6, 2021
I did not know Christy. I just try to research people each year who passed away 9-11. She sounded like a really cool person. I'm so sorry for your loss Addamo family, friends, and coworkers. I will never forget & now I will never forget her either.
Cindy Roe
August 30, 2021
Remembering Christy on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Lesley Weathers
September 11, 2020
Prayers and remembrance to this family especially today
Stacy V
September 10, 2020
Remembering all the innocent lives taken away on what seemed like the most beautiful Tuesday morning. God Bless you Christy . You would be about my age now . I did not know you personally , but the sadness from this day still lingers for many of us Rest in Peace.
A.L
October 5, 2019
Well, the Yankees won the first ALDS game vs. Minnesota by six last night. I bet you saw it in spirit with the Babe, Yogi, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Roger Maris, and other Yankee legends....
Joe H
September 15, 2019
Thinking of Christy tonight. Peace for her family.
Stacy Valentine
September 11, 2019
It's hard to believe 18 years has past , and yet the sadness of this day still takes my breath away. I prayed for you today, and all of the innocent lives taken from this world. My faith tells me that you are all smiling in heaven . And, although I never met you, you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Christy .
Heather Cherry
September 11, 2019
Today my 6 year old niece asked my sister if she knew just one name of those who lost their lives on 9/11. My sister and I both realized we didn't. So I decided to choose someone to remember, pray for, and honor each year. Christy is that person. So she will be in my thoughts & prayers for the rest of my life. I'm so sorry for your loss - I cannot imagine.
September 11, 2019
Taking time today to read about the lives of those lost. Christy seems like she lived life to the fullest and contributed so much to the lives around her. My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. We will never forget.
William Kazupski
September 11, 2019
So hard to believe it has been 18 years since Christy A. Addamo and thousands of others were taken from us. God speed my friend..... Detective William F Kazupski, Chicago Police
September 10, 2019
Hi Christy. Its so sad you died on 9/11. You probably had a lot to live for. I also read in your profile that you were a Yankees fan.
Too bad you did not see them clinch their 27th WS in 2009, as the core four of Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada & Andy Pettitte were part of that run. Rivera became a hall of famer this year, and Jeter is likely to be inducted in a few months.
The Bronx Bombers could win another title again this October...
Michelle Rosoff
September 19, 2018
This past anniversary, I wanted to somehow pay tribute to those who died so tragically. I feel so very sad when I see the pictures of the innocent people. I want to see them though. I want to simply say Im so sorry Christy. We didnt know each other but my heart hurts for you. Eternal joy in heaven.
Stacy V
September 13, 2018
I did not know Christy, but read about her life several years ago on a 9/11 tribute page. She would be the same age as me today. I am saddened to think of all she did not get to experience here on earth , but I am sure she is surrounded by everything beautiful in heaven. Rest in peace.
Savannah Koning
August 23, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Iza Russell
July 26, 2018
Christy, I never knew you but felt led to write. I'm so sorry that your beautiful life was cut short. Rest in peace and may love surround and hold you close.
Iza.
Stacy V
September 10, 2017
Another year of remembering all the lives lost and all the innocence taken away that awful Tuesday .I never met Christy but read about her several years ago. I hope her family and friends are comforted in knowing they will see her again. Rest in Peace Christy and may Jesus hold you in his arms forever.
Louise Scalzo
March 29, 2017
Rest in Peace Christy, God Bless your family and friends.
Jessica Hughson
January 31, 2017
God bless you.
Hope Lefstein
November 1, 2016
Oh my name is Hope by the way, I hope Dawn remembers me.
H L
November 1, 2016
I was friends with Dawn briefly as well and I got to meet Christy a couple of times. I am so sorry this happened! :'(
emily schwarz
November 1, 2016
i knew her sister Dawn for a short time, my sincere condolences to the Addamo family!
emily schwarz
November 1, 2016
I knew her sister Dawn for a short time, my sincere condolences to the Addamo family!!
Stacy V
September 11, 2016
Thinking of all the innocent lives taken from this world on this day , 15 years ago. Sometimes, it seems just like yesterday when that most beautiful Tuesday turned into an awful memory I can never forget. I was the same age as Christy then , and I am so sorry her life was cut short . Prayers for her family & friends that God comforts you until the day you see her again.
Irene DeMicco-Smith
September 11, 2016
Dear Rita, Greg and Dawn,
Every once in awhile Christy will pop into my mind and I say a prayer for her and both of you. Seeing my grandchildren reminds me so much of what was lost 15 years ago. My prayers are always with you.
Pedro Boszcovski
September 9, 2016
It is impossible to forget that a cruel attack has claimed so many lives, dreams, happy moments, that now are just a lot of sad memories for relatives and friends.
September 7, 2016
It's almost been 15 years since this tragedy. You and everyone who died that day is extremely missed. R.I.P
September 10, 2015
My best friend this day is always hard for me when it comes around every year. I'm always thinking of you & always staying in touch with your family. Miss you always!
Daniel Morgan
February 24, 2015
I'm wife and I still are upset about that day the the loss of lives back then. We think about what each person would be doing now, what their life would be like and their dreams. We pray for each of you and hope Christy, you are at peace.
Shannon
September 18, 2014
This time of year we remember very well all who lost their lives but every person was unique. I'm sure anyone who knew her could talk about her all day.She and the taking of 3,000 lives was a needless act. Isaiah 32:16: Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field.'
Geoff Kirwan
September 13, 2014
I never had the privilege of meeting you Ms. Addamo, but as someone of about the same age as you would - and should- be now, I grieve for what you were so unfairly deprived of. Words on a screen from a stranger can't convey much meaning, but I hope your family knows that even strangers can see what a vibrant woman Christy was and what a terrible loss it must be. She is not forgotten. I'm a proud Canadian but every anniversary I read about a victim of 9/11 and it affects me and grieves me as deeply as any American would. I'm so sorry for your loss.
September 11, 2014
You are remembered. We will never forget.
September 11, 2014
Another year has gone by & still think of you all the time. Your family came to visit my family & I up at our new house & we had a great time & were thinking of you. You will always be in our hearts. Love, Tracey
September 11, 2014
Another year has gone by & still miss you so much. Your family came to visit my family & I in our new house just 2 weeks ago & we had so much together & were thinking of you. You will always be in our hearts. Love you always, Tracey
My son and me - Bill & Bill
William Kazupski
September 11, 2014
To all the family members of Christy A. Addamo, co-workers and friends....
My family and I still pray for all the souls lost on 9/11. From the very young to the old. Each loss has brought with it the chain reaction of so much hurt and pain. I hope our thoughts and prayers help each of you to move forward.
Chicago Police Detective William Kazupski
September 11, 2014
I bet she was a good person god bless you
Stacy V
September 11, 2014
Christy , I never met you , but as I read about your life on the tribute page several years ago, I knew we were the same age on that awful day. As I watched my 5 year old eat her breakfast this morning before preschool, I couldnt help but think of her innocence and how she will never know how sad of a day this is for so many who remember what happened 13 years ago.I wondered if you were still here, would you be a mom doing the same things as I am today? I am so sorry for what you went thru that day and I pray you are smiling in heaven. For your family I pray that they will find comfort knowing one day they will see you again. Rest in Peace Christy .
Melissa Barberer
September 11, 2014
I did not know you well but we had some classes together in HS. I remember you were a good person. I only learned last year that you lost your life way too young. My thoughts are with your family and all victims of this heartless tragedy.
Maleah Toms
September 10, 2014
We will always remember her. And I'm sorry for your loss.
Daniel Morgan
January 22, 2014
Christy, I hope your family now our at peace as well as you. You'd be in your 40s, probably married, with a family, maybe still traveling to those places you love. Didn't know you but I'm sad to know someone took your dreams away from you when you were so young. I pray you are enjoying the joys of heaven.
Marisa Beavis
September 12, 2013
We shall never forget the men and women whom died for doing absolutely nothing but their lives, god bless us.
September 11, 2013
You are remembered. We will never forget
September 11, 2013
Hello to the Addamo family....today is a day of rememberance and reflection of those who passed away on Sept. 11, 2001...we especially morn our neighbor and friends in Queens Village, NY. We remember Christy very fondly and will never forget her. Maria, Jeff, Lisa and Roberto Cruz
Cheryl Unger
September 11, 2013
Gone but not forgotten. One of the bright stars in the sky that look down upon us and that we can look up and remember.
William Kazupski
September 11, 2013
Another year... and many more prayers. You still live in the hearts you touched.
God bless & God speed to all the victims of the 9-11 terrorist attacks....
Giovanna Campione
September 11, 2013
My dear friend Christy and family. My thoughts and prayers, always remembered!
September 10, 2013
You were my best friend & you will never be forgotten! I still remember how we met & am so glad we became best friends. I will always remember all the great times we had together. You were a beautiful, caring amazing friend & I will always treasure that. You will always be in my thoughts. Love you, Tracey!
September 10, 2013
I will never forget you Christy! I think about you all the time. Your BFF! Tracey
Stacy Valentine
September 10, 2013
Thinking of all the innocent lives taken from this world 12 years ago and praying for their families. Rest in peace Christy Addamo .
Peggy Childers
September 10, 2013
To the family of Christy A. Addamo:
Christy will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Dave Wild
August 8, 2013
We will never never forget you Christy.. Rest In Peace~
Dan Morgan
February 7, 2013
I would just like to say, you're in the hearts and minds of those who didn't know you. I view your pic along with the other angels that took flight that day and wonder what and where you'd be today. What you would look like and of the happiness you would have lived and shared. God Bless to you, your friends and family.
Stacy Valentine
September 11, 2012
I never met you , but I will always remember all of the innocent lives taken from this world that horrible day. My prayers are with those who love and miss you everyday. May you rest in peace always .
William Kazupski
September 11, 2012
Another year... and many more prayers. You still live in the hearts you touched.
Godspeed.
Bill Kazupski
August 12, 2012
To the Addamo family,
May the wonderful memories of your loved one provide solace for you during this difficult time; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved ones again in Paradise. John 17:3
Marteen Humbert
August 11, 2012
I am very happy that somebody posted your tribute on http://onesecondtribute.com . We will never forget you Christy. Rest in peace.
July 20, 2012
God bless you. True heart of gold.
a friend
April King
June 28, 2012
I wanted to send out my condolences to the family of Christy Addamo. I will keep you in my prayers.
Barbara Boam
September 19, 2011
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you (mile #17) on 9/19/11 as a dedication to your life.
Julie Carrion
September 13, 2011
REST IN PEACE TO ALL VICTIMS
Jamie Lambdin
September 12, 2011
I was too young to remember the attack on 9/11, but its stories like these that make it real. God bless this family!
September 12, 2011
what is her home town?
September 11, 2011
I can't believe its been 10 years. You are still and always will be missed....
Frank
Giovanna Campione
September 11, 2011
To the Addamo family,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you today as we remember your beautiful daughter and dear friend of mine.
God Bless you all, thank you Christy for being part of my life.
Love
Giovanna (college friend)
Joanne Burghard
September 11, 2011
My name is Joanne Burghard, and I briefly worked with Christy at Lawson Mardon Packaging in New Hyde Park in 1999. Although I didn't really know Christy very well, I remember her helping me with my new employee paperwork when I first started working there in March '99. I remember thinking what a sweet and helpful girl she was. I remember she left the company shortly after I had started working there. I remember learning she got a job as an accountant at Marsh & McLennan in Manhattan. I wish she had never changed jobs. . . I remember how sad and devastated all our co-workers were when we found out she was among those lost. I just wanted to let her family know that I am thinking of her today and my deepest condolences to all of you for having to undergo such a tragic loss. May God bless her and all of you.
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
IRENE DEMICCO
September 11, 2011
She was such a sweet girl who was on the verge of starting a new phase in her life. She had a great sense of humor. She will be missed forever. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers always.God bless.
Stacy Mchale Valentine
September 10, 2011
Although I never met you, I am thinking of you and the so many other innocent lives taken from this world on that fateful day . It is very hard to believe that 10 years ago today ( the day before ) so many lives were different,and our world seemed innocent . What I believe is that you are in a beautiful place where there is only happiness. So, on this 10 year anniversary I know God is holding you close, but I will pray that God holds even closer your family and friends. For it is always those left behind that are suffering the most. Rest in Peace Christy Adamao.
Maria Cruz
September 9, 2011
Hello Addamo family, thinking of you and yours during this very difficult time. Our family will always remember Christy. Our prayers today as always as we come upon the 10th anniversary of her death. Sincerely, Maria and Roberto Cruz-Pineville, NC
Nile Cooper
September 9, 2011
Sorry about what happened... R.I.P.
September 8, 2011
sorry for what happened God Rest Your Soul
R.I.P
William Kazupski
September 5, 2011
As the 10th Anniversary of these terrible terrorist attacks approaches... It sadden me that you and so many others were robbed of the last 10 years of life. My prayers are with you and each and every other person who were killed on 9/11/01.
Godspeed Christy
September 4, 2011
Thinking of you
Friend from afar
August 31, 2011
You were and are always an angel. God bless you Christy. You are the best. I know you are shining bright looking down on us smiling with your incredible smile.
Cheyenne Wallace
August 28, 2011
Dear Ms. Addamo
I am doing a report on you for school and am truly sorry that you are gone. Although I did not know you, you seem like a wonderful person. You were beautiful and you had a great life that you where living. When I read your story a tear came to my eye. I thought, “How could a successful, beautiful woman like you be gone?” It was hard to believe. I would have liked to have met you in person. I hope you felt no pain when it came to the end of your life, just peace.
May God bless your family and your friends. We miss you very much.
Sincerely,
August 3, 2011
Always in our hearts!
Love, Butterfly, Staten Island, NY
Donna Iacovitti
May 3, 2011
They finally got the monster!!!!!!
Love Ya Cuz
Rest In Peace
Osama Bin Laden may now have been captured and killed but nothing will bring back all the loved ones we loss...
William Kazupski
May 3, 2011
Christy... On this day so many are thinking of you.
Stacy Mchale Valentine
May 2, 2011
Hopefully this day will bring some type of justice to the families of all of those lost on September 11th. May you rest in peace in heaven and remember that those who never even met you ( like myself) still have not forgotten you.
greg headrick
April 15, 2011
Hey girl I'm very sorry and you will always be missed by the people who love you the most and I'm sorry
greg headrick
April 15, 2011
You will always be missed I'm sorry
Joan Morgan
September 10, 2010
For You and all of the others that passed that horrible day you all will never be forgotten.
stacy valentine
September 10, 2010
Although I never met you , I just want to say I will never forget that day and the so many innocent lives that were lost. You and so many others will be remembered on this 9 year anniversary. May you rest in peace.
William Kazupski
September 9, 2010
On the 9th anniversary of your passing, so many still keep you and all the others lost forever on 9/11 in their prayers, in their hearts and in their thoughts.
God bless and God Speed
Chicago Police Detective
William F. Kazupski
Kelly Smith
September 8, 2010
Beautiful tribute. The day she died will never be forgotten.
August 22, 2010
May you rest in peace.
William Kazupski
September 14, 2009
In a country that seems like so many have already forgotten, there are millions who haven't.
Christy, so many pray for you and all the others tragically lost on 9-11-2001. The loss of lives on that day have let a terrible void in so many people lives.
You along with the others that left our world that day will be remembered.
God Bless America
Detective William F. Kazupski
Chicago Police Department
September 11, 2009
To the family of Christy Addamo,
You are in my thoughts and prayers today. May you always have beautiful memories of Christy - she was a beautiful girl. May God bless you.
Lynda Burson
September 11, 2009
Christy I cannot believe it has been 8 years since that awful day. I want you to know what a wonderful friend you are and that we love and miss you soo very much. Love Suzy RJ, Joey and Justine Christy McCusker
Lecia Whyte
September 11, 2009
Christy, you are truley missed, and will always be in my heart. It was a joy working with you in New Hyde Park, Seabury & Smith/ Marsh & Maclennan. May God Bless your family, and give them the strength to move on, but never forget you.
Christine Barton
September 10, 2009
still always thinking of you and your family. I do not know you I am just another mother of a victim of 911 (jeanmarie Wallendorf my Daughter)
rest in peace
Derek Booth
May 14, 2009
You are always going to be in my heart forever Christy. I love you and i always will. You will always be an angel forever.
jaff tieman
May 8, 2009
happy morther day
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