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Barbara Habib Obituary
Barbara Habib was a senior vice president in the aviation division of Marsh Inc. who worked in Midtown. Known for her steadiness and dedication, she had worked for the company for 30 years, and was visiting the World Trade Center for a meeting on Sept. 11. She was planning to slow down in her work, said her husband, Raymond: "She was going to enjoy the quietness of Bay Ridge, walking along the shore. She loved to walk."
Mrs. Habib would have turned 50 yesterday, and the couple had planned a weekend trip to Boston to spend time in the North End, enjoying Italian food, the kind she liked to cook. She also missed the chance to enjoy the house in Brooklyn they had recently bought and renovated ‹ they moved in during August, but the new furniture did not arrive until the week after her death.
She took care of her aging parents before they died, and was a source of strength for her two brothers. "She put others ahead of herself," he said. "That was Barbara. That was my wife."
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September 15, 2023
Barbara, you will never be forgotten. You are loved and missed always. Rest in Peace
September 12, 2019
Ray, you were our tour guide at the 9/11 memorial five years ago. I think about Barbara every year. You described her so glowingly. Thinking of you today (Im on west coast).
Donna Calabria
October 19, 2017
Today I visited the WTC memorial. I never met my cousin Barbara. I am a California girl whose mom, Rose, was Barbara's dad's sister. I am sad and sorry I never got to meet this beautiful person. I have some childhood pictures of her with her grandma and grandpa Antoci. How I wish my family had visited NY as I was growing up. I send my love to George (who stayed with us in CA when he was a marine) and to John whom I never met. And to Ray who lost his loving wife. Rest in Peace cousin Barbara.
Photo taken 11/15/2015. RIP Barbara Mary Habib.
Marie
September 10, 2016
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November 15, 2015
On the 19th November 2013 I visited Staton island momurial and took a random photo of one of the picture tiles which happened to be yours Barbara. I feel this was fate as when I looked closely at my photo a couple of months later I realised that we share the same birthday and also that year 2013 was my 50th birthday which in that fateful year of 2001 would of been your 50th birthday birthday too this made me feel like I have a connection with you rip Barbara
Steven A. Habib
September 10, 2009
THis being the 8 th year in passing, My heart reaches out to the family of Barbara. God Bless you all!! Always in our minds. I do not know if I am any relation, I was born in Mannhattan.
Doug Abraham
November 15, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
P Tabbernor
October 28, 2006
In remembrance....
Kristine
October 27, 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.
Donna
September 12, 2006
May you rest in peace my good friend.
I'll never forget you.
Josephine Todaro
September 23, 2002
To my dear cousin Barbara, after a year it is still hard to believe that you are gone. Every time we see photos to remind us of that awful day we relive the horror of hearing "Barbara is missing." God needed another angel and I guess he sent you to the meeting at the WTC for that reason. You were always quiet and gentle, and proved to be a rock of strength for your parents and brothers in later years. I often look back at family photos of all the nieces and nephews growing up - at our birthday parties and family events -we had such fun and I realize how lucky we were to grow up that way. I also remember how happy you were the day you married Ray, and how happy he was. Your marriage was cut way too short, but you were both blessed to have found each other. We miss you and love you, and you will always live in our hearts. Cousin Jo and family
Karen Antoci
September 13, 2002
A part of all of us died with my Aunt Barbara. I have pictures of her holding me as a baby and standing beside me at my high school graduation party. I truly believed she would always be a part of my life.
On behalf of myself and my parents (George and Sara), no words can express the horror that we feel at the injustice of 9/11 and the extraordinary sense of loss our family has experienced.
We can only hope that she is at peace.
Rob Cammarano
September 12, 2002
Dear Ray,
I only recently found out about your wife Barbara. I give my deepest condolances and sympathy to you and your family. From hearing about her, it is very clear that Barbara was a wonderful human being
and very successful buiseness person. I pray for you and to her as she is now with God looking down upon us. May God bless you and your family.
Rob Cammarano
Bob and Lisa Todaro
September 11, 2002
We will never forget our dear cousin Barbara, one of God's truly blessed children. The mention of your name reminds us of your death, but our thoughts turn to smiles when we remember your warm, loving way.
You will always be in our prayers and hearts.
Arthur Fuchs
September 9, 2002
Although I havent seen Barbara since 1990, I remember her like it was yesterday.Barbara worked for me in the Accounting Dept in the early 1970's...She was warm,considerate and very dedicated and she will be missed alot... ARTIE FUCHS
April 18, 2002
I Think About Barbara Every day and miss her. She was a Diamond in a sea of cubic zircon. May you rest in peace until we meet again
Judy Stachow
April 15, 2002
While I did not know Barbara personally, I do know Ray from my 4 memorable years at Bishop Ford High School. My heart goes out to you Ray and Barbara's 2 brothers on the loss of this lovely woman. May God Bless You and keep you wrapped safely in His arms at this time of grief.
Leyda DeLorenzo
April 3, 2002
Dear Mr. Habib,
I was a student of yours at Bishop Ford and was very sad on hearing of your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God bless you.
Pat (Gorman) Fennell
February 2, 2002
Dear Ray,
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your wife. It is sad that you had so little time together. I knew you back in Bay Ridge a long time ago. My husband, of 25 years, had a meeting Sept.11th, on the 99th fl of Tower 2. He was late that day. God spared him. I am very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Pat
Anonymous
January 29, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN BARBARA M.HABIB AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER HUSBAND..FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY ST.BARBARA MEET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Alan Brown
January 16, 2002
When I remember Marsh and my friends there, I always think of you. When I left, you gave me a Marsh logo coffee mug as a memento. Every time I used that mug I'd remember my days at M&M Aviation, I'd remember how important those logo coffee mugs were to me each morning(!), and I'd remember you, the person who gave me my own mug the day I left.
I used that mug for 8 years, and then it broke. On September 11. It was a full week later that I found out I had lost both you and the mug you gave me on the same terrible day. That mug represented your eternal kindness, goodness, patience, conscientiousness, good humor, and generosity, and it kept you with me. Without it, all coffee mugs now remind me of you.
I realize this is an odd tribute, but we can't help the way good people work their way into our lives and stay there even beyond death. I will always remember you and treasure having known you.
Rosemary Nurse
January 15, 2002
Barbara,
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you or something you taught me. I miss my good fried and confidante but I know you're at peace.
God Bless You-
Rose
Cathy
January 13, 2002
Often in my thoughts. You were a good friend.
Deana Stabile
January 9, 2002
I went to Bishop Ford and I believe this is Mr. Ray Habibs' wife
I am very sorry for your loss.
You are in my prayers.
Robert Rasa
December 31, 2001
Dear Ray,
I am so sorry about your loss. Our family has Barbara in our prayers.
Your old schoolmate
Robert Rasa Class of 1970
Teresa Jahn
December 30, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Barbara. May her life and love (and her enjoyment for walking) continue living in those 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
Tracey
December 20, 2001
I'm wearing Barbara's name every day, so that she will not be forgotten. When I reached for the mercy band with her name, I began to cry, so I knew she was the one for me to remember. She looks as I pictured her. God bless you and be with you in your loss.
December 17, 2001
Barbara was one of my favorite people at Marsh. She would always make time to stop and say hello and always had a kind word. I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you both always in my thoughts and prayers.
Catalina C. Amatrudo
November 30, 2001
Barbara,
I knew you briefly but from what I've seen in Ray, you've certainly groomed a great man. Although at first I mourned for you on his behalf, the more I got to learn of you from the lips of others really touched me deeply. You were and intelligent and loving woman who graced us all with your presence for a short while. Please take care of Ray as his Angel and help bring his heart peace. Though your name is linked forever with tragedy you time spent was never tragic. I consider myself blessed to at least to have gotten to know you through hs eyes.
Love Always,
Catalina
Louie
October 26, 2001
To the family of Barbara, (Antoci's)
I knew Barbara growing up in Brooklyn. I was also from Bath Beach on Bay 14. Fred,Donna,Barbara and I were very close friends. I think back of the fun times that we had going to all the concerts and nights at Bananafish Park. Barbara was a lovely person to know and when Fred told me last night I was shocked. As we grew older sometimes people fall out of touch.When the event of 9/11/01 occurred I had seen the company Marsh and McClennan was in one of the towers and I remembered that Barbara had worked for them since the 70's. I immediately thought of Barbara. I was looking under names I knew her by and I was relieved not to see it. My condolences go out to her husband, Ray Habib, your wife was a beautiful person. God Bless
Jackie Hidalgo
October 26, 2001
DearRay, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the New Yorkers at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Jackie Hidalgo (former Mgr. of Portamedic)
Nilza Santos
October 20, 2001
God Bless You. Thank you for being a part of our lives.
We will never forget you.
Maribel
October 17, 2001
May you not be forgotten
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