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Jane Ellen Baeszler
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Jane Ellen Baeszler grew up in the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in the Randall Manor neighborhood in Staten Island. She went to Catholic schools and earned an associate's degree in business from the College of Staten Island. She never left Randall Manor, even after she got a job as a municipal bond broker at Cantor Fitzgerald.
Her mother, Rita, lived close by and said Ms. Baeszler was attentive to her nephew, Patrick, 10, and nieces, Annie-Laurie, 13, and Molly, 12, who were the perfect age to share secrets with an aunt that they would not tell their mother.
Ms. Baeszler, 43, relaxed by doing needlepoint. She had perfected it. She gave a needlepoint tapestry of a horse's head to a childhood friend, who is an equestrian. She made a cocoa pot for an aunt who collects them. She liked Americana. She made a tapestry of a Harper's Bazaar cover, with a woman in a long coat with a fur collar reminiscent of the Roaring 20's. On Sept. 10, she attended a class to work on a tapestry of a teapot for her sister-in-law's 40th birthday on Oct. 10.
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Cara
January 2, 2025
Happy heavenly birthday, you are never forgotten <3
September 12, 2023
you seemed like a great person
Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021
Remembering Jane on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
William Roesler
October 14, 2017
The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor. But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will appreciate our compassion, our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have a potential to turn a life around. It's overwhelming to consider the continuous opportunities there are to make our love felt.
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Laura Wojciechowski
September 6, 2016
I research several victims of 9-11 each year. The world was blessed with a soul such as Jane. God bless Jane and her family forever.
November 4, 2015
I am sorry for your loss, It is difficult to lose a love one. Satisfying answers to life's big questions. Please read Proverb 2:15
Del Newberry
June 9, 2015
I'm thinking of all those today whose lives were touched by Jane and I know those who have one of your tapestries will cherish it forever. Today my heart and prayers go out to all of those friends and family. We will never forget. I am sure the family is carrying on your legacy of love. With love from Texas.
Molly Baeszler
September 11, 2014
My happy, funny, kind, understanding, and LEFTY<3 aunt. Miss you Janie. I really think of you everyday and wish you were here.
Kathy Austin
September 11, 2014
Jane, still thinking of you all these years later. Hugs from Houston!
Kathy Austin
September 11, 2013
Jane, thinking of you today. I told you before on here that I wore a memorial bracelet with your name on it. I got it as soon as they became available. I also promised to keep it on until they captured and/or killed Saddam Hussein and Osama Bin Laden. Well, they did. So, I've taken it off. I'd like to send it to one of your family members if they'd like to have it. Hopefully one of them will contact me at [email protected]. RIP dear Lady. I know you're still deeply missed.
October 6, 2012
Just used her bench on Philadelphia Blvd. .....
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you today, remembering the days at St Peters High School. We sure did prove we could fit a bunch of girls in your red VW.
May you be at peace, and never forgotten.
Barbara Boam
May 23, 2012
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you (mile #115) on 5/22/12 as a dedication to your life.
Brandy Baeszler
September 13, 2011
I never know her, but i love her. she is my long distance aunt.
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
Freddie Colon
August 25, 2011
I still can't believe You are gone. I will always have a place in my heart for You. I know you are with The Angels.
lisa
December 7, 2010
goodnight and godbless jane
Doug Abraham
February 27, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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.
Kathy Austin
September 12, 2006
Just an update after 5 years. Nothing has changed...so many are still missed so deeply. I still wear Jane's bracelet and have never taken it off. I never will. People ask me all the time who she was to me. I said, "Someone I wish I could have met". I feel I know her now, I've heard from some of her family and long-time friends and they have kept her spirit alive. God Bless You Jane, we will never forget!
Donna Tinari
September 11, 2006
I just wanted to say on this 5 year anniversary that there is not a day that goes by I don't think about Jane.
I worked with her at Municipal Partners and travelled with her to and from work on the ferry. Every time Brown- Eyed
Girl comes on the radio, I look up and say, " Hi Jane!" and sing, thinking about her humming that tune almost every day.
Thinking of you, Jane...always in my heart!
Donna
Susan Acri (Heidler)
September 2, 2006
The memory of that "Brown Eyed Girl" is alive and well in Texas! Just as the girl in Houston, I wear my bracelet with your name every day. I pray to you every night, and feel honored to have known you Jane. God bless your memory. God bless your family.
P Tabbernor
August 21, 2006
In memory....
Kathy Austin
August 13, 2005
Just a note to say that I have never removed the bracelet with Jane's name on it and never will. I've taken her spirit with me everywhere, showing her life in Houston, riding on my Harley, camping with us and riding my horse. I know it sounds silly, but I feel that maybe Jane would have enjoyed some experiences she might not have been exposed to in life. I think about her often.
Jillian McNamara
January 25, 2005
Janie was my aunt, and in fact one of the best aunts. She always had a smile on her face and I could talk to her about anything. I miss her so much and would anything to spend one more day with her. She was extremely involved with her family and would do anything for them. She will always be loved and missed and never forgotten.
Freddy De Schutter
December 11, 2004
It does heart pain what has happened on 11 September 2001.
Our sympathy is prayed and with you.
Pamela Long
September 11, 2004
may god bless you now and always.
John Timpone
December 1, 2003
Dear Jane, It is a big loss not having you around to laugh with because I knew that you and Patty McNamara would always get a kick out of me with all the trouble I got into. You always made me laugh because you always had a smile on your face and always made me feel comfortable in your presence. I know you weren't my real cousin, but I loved you more than if you were. I have some feeling of comfort knowing you are with my mother and brother. Know that I love you and I'll always miss you.
Jacqueline Tobin
November 15, 2003
I do not remeber Jane but I know that she is my cousin. My mom is her first cousin. I am sorry to hear about her loss. God Bless.
Tara Chiari
October 9, 2003
I recently moved to Randall Manor and live one block from your street.
Every day I walk past Gregg Place / Jane Ellen Baeszler Way to catch the morning express bus and think of you in heaven with my brother, Frank Thomas Aquilino, who was also killed on 9/11 and worked at Cantor Fitzgerald.
He too has a street named after him in New Springville and I hope someone that moves into his neighborhood remembers him like I am remembering you.
I wonder if you ever knew each other and if our paths would have crossed because you were my brother's co-worker. I would have enjoyed commuting with you and learning how to needle point.
God bless you and your family.
You will never be forgotten.
Reni Blue Spruce - Siefer
September 11, 2003
To The Baeszler Family, I went to Grammar school with Janie and also hung out with her in H.S. since we had mutual friends. She was always so full of life, always smiling. I will always remember her.
Beth Andrew
September 21, 2002
To the family of Jane Baeszler,
On September 11,2002, as a member of the Memphis Symphony Chorus, I participated in a performance of Mozart's Requiem. Our group was one of the choruses involved in the Rolling Requiem, a serial performance of this piece of music, starting in each time zone of the entire earth at the time that the first plane hit the World Trade Center about one year ago.
As a member of the chorus, I wore a pin in honor of Jane Baeszler. I never knew her of course but just want to let you know that I was honored to sing in her memory.
I send you my condolences.
Sincerely,
Beth Andrew
Alto I
Memphis Symphony Chorus
Memphis, Tennessee
Shawn Mason
September 13, 2002
Jane Ellen Baeszler. my prayers go out to you and your family. rest in peace. god rest you soal.
Josephine Walrod
June 22, 2002
To my loving niece Jane Ellen, my dear sister Rita's child. I loved Jane since the day she was born. All the years I watched her grow up and even when I moved to Connecticut she never forgot me. I still can't believe she is gone but I know she is in heaven and has seen the face of God. I kiss her picture every evening before I go to sleep and ask her to watch over us.
Susan Devlin
June 19, 2002
Although I did not know Jane and never had the opportunity to meet her,I feel that I knew her well from the beautiful stories told by her cousin and my dearest friend Marion. May Jane rest in peace. She will never be forgotten. God Bless Her Family!!!!
Eve Altieri
June 13, 2002
One of the benefits of friendship is getting to meet the "extended family." Through my friendship with Marion, I have had the opportunity to be welcomed into the homes and lives of so many of her relatives.
I consider myself both fortunate and blessed to have known Jane and to have spent a few memorable weekends with her. She will always be remembered as a beautiful, sweet and loving individual....not to mention her sense of humor!
I am grateful to the extended Lauria family for sharing one of their treasures with me.
May God Bless You All.
Eve
Kathy Austin
June 9, 2002
Since I first signed this Guest Book, I've heard from 2 of Jane's relatives, Gladys and Marion. Through them I am learning more about her. I also have info about the Memory Bracelet I wear with her name. Go to www.mercyband.org to view a tribute to Jane (and other victims) and to order a bracelet. God Bless! Kathy
Marion Elliott
June 9, 2002
Jane, the most beautiful person I have ever known. It has been an honor knowing you, having you as my cousin and friend. Your generous, loving spirit will continue to give us all strength. You remain in our hearts always.
I love and miss you very much.
Gregg Lockhart
June 5, 2002
On September 11, 2001 God called for an army of Angels. Janie, you will truly be missed.
Christopher Lockhart
June 3, 2002
I will never forget the tour you
gave me of your beautiful home.
It was a few precious moments that
two cousins spent together.
Who would have thought I'd never
see you again?
No one is truly gone unless they
are forgotten.
You will always be remembered.
Rest in peace, Janie.
Gladys and Steve Pucillo
May 26, 2002
Dear Cousin,
Warm and gentle thoughts are with you every day.
Franny Dempsey-Yurek
March 16, 2002
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Janie was such a great person. We went through grammer school and High school together-you have never met a nicer person than Janie. A few years ago, we had our grammer school reunion and there were 3 people from our class-one was Janie. It was so great to see her and it was like no time had passed. One of the flowers I am growing in my garden this year is "Janie girl" I thought of her when I saw this and thought it would be a nice tribute to her. I was so happy to hear about this site as I didn't know how to contact her Family to express my sympathy-I am so very sorry for your loss-Franny Dempsey Yurek
Brenda Fraser
March 12, 2002
Definition of the name Jane:
(Hebrew) "God's gracious gift"
Jane Ellen Baeszler's name was sent to me from a Catholic organization and I was asked to pray for her and I have since November 2001. I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Jane, by your description was a very giving and loving person, and the world has now lost another good soul. The world with all it's hatred definetly has another side, good and loving people like Jane the ones we want to remember.
May God Bless you and give you strength in this difficult time.
PRAYER:
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Truly present in the Holy Eucharist,
I place my trust in You.
Dana Pucillo
March 12, 2002
My love and thoughts are with you and your family.
Much hope,
Dana Pucillo
Judy Carr
February 3, 2002
I NEVER FORGOT YOU IN THE YEARS SINCE HIGH SCHOOL AND I NEVER WILL. I STILL LAUGH WHEN I THINK ABOUT YOUR ACCIDENT WITH THE DIRVER ED CAR. AND I REMEMBER AND READ THE WORDS YOU WROTE IN MY YEARBOOK--NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT FROM ME. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU ALWAYS.
Wayne Spidle
January 27, 2002
Janie, I really miss you. The 6:40 ferry boat isn't the same without you. Everytime I'm on, I still look for you and miss seeing you do your needlepoint. I miss talking to you and Mary Alice and know that you are up in heaven. I think about you every day and know that you are in a better place.
Love always,
your friend Wayne.
Kathy Austin
January 19, 2002
I'm wearing a Memory Band bracelet with Jane's name on it. Although I don't know her, I will always wear it in her memory and try to learn all I can about her. May God Bless and Rest in Peace, Jane.
Jack Keenan
January 16, 2002
God Bless Janie and her family.
Teresa Jahn
January 9, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Jane. May her life and love live on in you. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by precious memories of times together. 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
Linda Roark
January 2, 2002
We share in the sorrow of your loss. May happy memories fill your heart with joy in the new year.
Laura (Billy) Diller
December 19, 2001
My sympathy to Jane's Mom & family. i went to St. Peter's High School with Jane. I'm sorry I never got to know her better. I'll always remember her warm smile and I'm sure she's up in heaven smiling down on her family.
Marquis and Suzanne Baeszler
December 15, 2001
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jane's family and friends. We did not know Jane but because we share the same last name, know there must be a family connection somewhere. My father, Walter Michael Baeszler, grew up on Staten Island (if living he would be 94). We share your pain from all the innocent deaths from this tragic, sad event.
rachel purcell
December 7, 2001
My heart goes out to your family i am praying for you and hope that you will find some comfort during this holiday season. God Bless my thoughts are with you
IRENE STAPINSKI
December 4, 2001
GOD BLESS JANE ELLEN BAESZLER AND
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS
HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS
AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Rosemary Getcy Baffi
October 22, 2001
So many years have passed but it is still such a shock to learn that a person you walked with even briefly is no longer with us. Know that you are remembered and prayed for. No doubt God holds you in his arms.
Cathy McDermott
October 12, 2001
Rita, John, Ann and all those family and friends whose lives Janie touched. Dennis, Brian and I are continuing to be so deeply saddened by your loss. Janie was a dear friend and helped our family through some difficult times. Now we want you to know that we consider ourselves blessed to have known your Janie and she will always hold a very special place in our hearts. We will never forget. May God Bless you all.
Sincerely, Cathy McDermott
leslie miller
October 11, 2001
Wish there were someway to make this all easier. I'm so very, very sorry for your loss.
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