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Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 10, 2001.

John Anthony Spataro, 32, of Mineola, New York, an employee of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.

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September 12, 2021

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September 10, 2021

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September 11, 2020

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62 Entries

Jaime Spataro-Buettner

September 12, 2021

My distant cousin...20 years later you are still loved and remembered
You are missed!

Famiglia xo

Anthony Spataro

September 10, 2021

My man Johnny! Not one day goes by thinking about you! You are the flower that blossoms when we go by with our day. When we are down your picture is in our heads and makes us stronger. We do it for Johnny! Your soul is powerful. They say the good die young, and we believe that you were chosen for a reason. But why? God had a plan for you, but it hurt the people that loved you. i know you are happy in your next life. i sense it. Whisky and cigars and now daddy is there. Salude! We miss you, Love you, Protect us, Pray for us. Cheers my brother! Have a whisky for me with daddy! My Role models! I will see you again! That's a fact!

Roseann

September 11, 2020

RIP John your friends from Ankener Ave are thinking of you.

Fabrizio

September 11, 2020

John was a very close friend of the family. Even though he was a few years older than me, we grew up together as our families saw each other on regular basis. He always had a smile on his face, always had something funny to say and we all looked up to him. He took me to my first Mets game in the late 80's which feels like it was yesterday. RIP brother.

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NLW

September 10, 2020

He was a colleague. We didn’t interact much But I recall the kindness. It was a simple act but I always recall. I had gotten off the elevator. I had forgotten my ID tag for entry. I turned around and saw John about to get into an elevator. I asked him if he would swipe his tag for me. He said sure. Let the elevator go and helped me. It was a little thing. But it’s stuck with me for all these years.

Walter Springer

September 12, 2018

John Anthony Spataro. This is Walter Springer your co-worker at DTCC. I will never forget you or Trish. I keep your memory alive every year on that fateful day. I remind everyone of the beautiful person you are. Look out for us. Miss you my brother. Peace Walt

Toni Meek

September 11, 2018

Hello Sir....
I am a retired Peace Officer in California. In the County that I live, we do a Blood Drive every year on 9/11 in memory of those that perished. Today- I was honored to donate my pint of blood in your memory Sir...RIP ✝ John Anthony Spataro you will be forever in my heart....Toni Meek

Diane Wellington

March 16, 2017

Happy 48th bday to my brother law John! Hope you are enjoying your day with cocktails, cigars & Momma.....lol.
Love & miss you,
Your sister in law Diane (DiVal)

November 9, 2016

To my brother-in-law John,
You are greatly missed! Wish you were here to see Mackenzie & Dougie grow up. Although, of course I know you're watching over us from the other side. Sending you much love, Di Val

Ginny Myszewski

October 16, 2016

My sister and I are at the 911 memorial with our husbands and nieces. Our maiden name is Spataro. Out of all the names she looked down and saw John's. A sign from God. He will forever be in our hearts. Our grandparents were from Sicily and we are from Milwaukee and Florida. I am sure we could be distantly related. We prayed at his name and we will never forget him.
Ginny (Spatato) Myszewski and Joann (Spataro) Durand.

Breanne

September 11, 2016

John,
I can't tell you how often I think of you. Always fondly. I miss you so much. You made my godmother and aunt so happy. For that alone, I love you. But it is so much more. You are a wonderful person and I always enjoyed spending time with you and Aunt Tricia. Love you! Thinking of you always! ❤ Breanne

September 11, 2016

We have not forget John Antony Spataro.My love to the family and a prayer to his memory.Giuseppe PalermoEx employee AGIPUSA INC.

Mikey Flowers

September 11, 2016

not sure if i'm related but my mother is a Spataro.

I was there when the first plane went in and did a medial recovery until the last steel was pulled out.

Because I feel a connection. I go there every year and say a prayer by your name. I was there at the 911 memorial today, too.

Tony Spataro

June 15, 2014

Miss u bro!!

tony spataro

February 27, 2014

whats up brother!.sitting back thinking about u, missing u wish.u were here just to talk about life and laugh about bs. wish we can do that again. always thinking about you buddy. we love you. cheerz!

October 2, 2013

My history teacher hung a large American flag a few weeks ago for the memorial of all that slag... I wanted to not pass by the 9/11 date with just another idle thought. The flag had printed on it all the 3,000+ victims' names. I marched up and chose the first one my eyes read--yours.

I understand I don't know you or your family and friends, but I'm touched by their care and purpose on this little website I stubbled to while Google-ing your name.

My generation was around 5-years old, and seeing as the event becomes less apparent to ages younger than ours, I'm privileged to have an edge of memory upon it.

I hope to meet you someday, sir! God keep your companions.
~Nathan

October 30, 2011

miss you man!! just sittin here thinking about you. love you baby. see u soon!!

grace bishop

September 12, 2011

Always remembering you. Especially the football discussions we had on line every Sunday, and watching you mess up your ties at work while Eating Pizza. Listening to you and PAt (Patricia A. Massari) argue, i am positive you two are not arguing in heaven but working together being the beautiful Souls as Always. remembering you and pat always

Anthony Spataro

June 2, 2011

Miss and love you everyday my brother. We will never forget you always in our hearts. Love your brother Anthony. Drinks on me. Salute!!!

Noel Q

June 2, 2011

I'm looking at a snap of the two of us as i type this..we had such good time together. We miss you so much.. we miss trish too. With everything thing thats has gone on, things arent the same. think of ya all the time! We celebrated your birthday in march.. dave, paul & myself had drink for ya. love ya always and forever.. NQ &PQ

Scott Richter

April 23, 2011

John - Still thinking of you. We had a lot of good times together, war stories that are still fun talk about. I am happy we got to know each other.

All of the best wishes to your family as 10 years pass.

March 15, 2010

Happy Birthday John!!!!!

Doug Abraham

April 22, 2009

Happy 40th Birthday!!!

Graceline Bishop

September 15, 2008

it still feels like yesterday. i know your spirit is still with us all and you are doing bigger and better things on the other side. may god continue to bless your soul and keep you in divine light.

Anthony Spataro

September 11, 2008

It's been 7 years since you been gone. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Thanks for the great times that we've spent together. I miss you more and more each day. I can't wait for that day to see you again. Love you my brother John.

P.S. I would like thank everyone who has put my family and John in thier prayers. THANK YOU!

I miss you.

September 11, 2008

Doug Abraham

April 22, 2008

Happy Birthday!!!

Your cousin Joann & Family

March 16, 2008

John,
Happy Birthday in Heaven!
Rest in Peace, God Bless you
always.

Graceline Bishop

September 12, 2007

so sorry you were forced to leave us. but know that you left physically only. Spriritually, you will always be around, because that is the John I know. Always in our presence. Continue to do your thing in Heaven, Much peace to your divine Soul always.

Pattee Williams

September 11, 2007

John,
Remembering you on this 6th 911.
Each year it still feels the same.

I lived in the apartment next door in Mineola.

I had just moved out a few months before.

When I saw your name on TV. It broke my heart!!!
I have not run into Trish at all since but my heart is with her.
Peaceful rest my friendly neighbor.
And peace to your family.
You are missed.

Joann Russo

September 11, 2007

John, Happy 6th Anniversary in Heaven. 2 weeks ago I went down to the World Trade Center and saw your name on the wall. It was very sad. I lit a candle for you and said a prayer. I want you to know that you are forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace. God Bless you always. Love your cousins,
Joey, Joann, Victoria & Joseph

kristine

September 4, 2007

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.

Joann (Your Cousin)

April 27, 2007

Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven.
Rest in Peace. God Bless You.

P Tabbernor

March 18, 2007

In remembrance....

October 6, 2006

John you will always be remembered in our hearts and prayers. God bless you. Rest in peace.
Zio Manny, Zia Gina and Graziella

September 13, 2006

John, You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you. Rest in Peace. Your Cousins, Joey, Joann, Victoria & Joseph Russo.

Frank Maria Frank and Michael Bernardini

September 12, 2006

John you will always be remembered in our hearts and prayers. God bless you. Rest in peace.

Graceline Bishop

September 11, 2005

John, it took me this long to accept your physical presence is gone. you were a kind, generous, joyous friend and a good colleague to work with. I felt so so so bad, thatI had cancelled our lunch the Monday before, which we had planned to discuss my new job. I had planned to call you that Tuesday morning to let you know that lunch that Tuesday was good, when I heard the airplane flying low before it crashed into the WTC. I kept calling and calling you to no avail. I could not accept it, I visited hospitals looking for you, I then saw your picture on CNN, John I miss you deeply and though it seems like yesterday, I know your soul is blessed by God and you are resting in Peace with God's angels, Never to be forgotten. Keep Trish Massari laughing. bless you and Trish's souls always

Vincent & Dawn Schembari

March 18, 2003

John,

Just wanted to say you are still in out thoughts! God Bless

Your cousins Vincent, Dawn, Vincent, Anthony, and Christina Schembari

Joann,Joey, Victoria & Joseph Russo

September 27, 2002

John you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace cousin. God Bless you.

meryl

September 18, 2002

hi my name is meryl and my 8th grade class did a big memorial for 911 and we all got a list of names of the victims of 911 and John Anthony Spataro was on my list. would the family members of John please email me on my teachers email adress that is lemingl@st-paul/pvt.k12.ia.us thank you.

Anthony Schembari

September 15, 2002

I will always remember my daddy's 1st cousin John and god bless you.

Love,

Anthony Schembari

Graziella Schembari

September 15, 2002

God bless you John,we will always remember you and you will always be in our hearts.

love,

zio emanuele,zia gina,graziella and john

Margaret

September 15, 2002

I sang the Mozart Requiem with your name over my heart. God bless you, John.

giovanni spataro

September 13, 2002

My name is Giovanni Spataro, i really don't know who John Anthony was befor 9/11. Two days after, i was reading an italian newspaper and in an article i found his first name and second one translated in italian. My heart stop beating. For a year, sometimes i think about him, about what happened. As absurd it can be, i want to say: rest in peace.

giovanni

Rolling Requiem Heart Button --- September 11, 2002

Steve Rodney

September 12, 2002

I never knew of John until two days ago when, at the dress rehearsal for our choir's performance of Mozart's "Requiem", I was given a heart with his name on it. In his memory I performed an incredible piece of music and thus became a part of the fabric of his story. I feel honored to have been so chosen.

I sure hope you liked the music, John.

Debbie Haver

September 11, 2002

John was a such a nice person to work with. We talked often. He was always willing to give me advice and support. I am grateful to have known him.

Linde Hotchkiss

September 11, 2002

John was a diligent, hard working person with a great (albeit dry) sense of humor. We miss his spirit here at Marsh... Semper Unitas

Vincent Jr. Schembari

September 7, 2002

John was my daddy's first cousin and he will be missed. God Bless you John!

Anderson Diane

July 24, 2002

I have the privelege of sewing a quilt block with his name on it, in Mr. Spataro's memory, for the United in Memory Quilt that will begin touring the country this fall in New York.

I hope the quilt will bring some small measure of comfort to the loved ones that have lost so much.

Anita & Vincent Barri

July 18, 2002

Dear John,

I work so close to the former World Trade Center site . . . I am reminded daily of the tragic loss of so many wonderful people. I think of you often. May God hold you close and may you rest in peace eternally.

Love,

Anita & Vincent Barri

Rita Standage

July 17, 2002

Miss you John . I miss your wit, your smile,your funny little comments. Though we nevermet , I felt like your were a good friend after talking on the internet with you for 2 years. You and Trish were always going to come to Illinois to visit.

God has you in His loving arms now. God Bless and Keep you and yours . Love You always Rita

Angie Campbell

May 16, 2002

May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind that horrible day last September. Rest in peace..........

May 7, 2002

DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN..JOHN ANTHONY SPATARO AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS ..ST.JOHN AND ST.ANTHONY GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN

Mimma Addeo and family

April 20, 2002

To John,

My kind and wonderful cousin and Vinny's cigar smoking partner,

September 11, 2001

A part of hearts was blown away Just like the towers

on that dreaded day

Life will never be quite right

The candle that once glowed

Gives off little light

We know you wouldn't want us to fuss

You would want us to go on

No matter what

To God, for strength we pray

To go on with you out you everyday

We miss you very much. We are so happy that we got to spend alot of time with you last year.

Love, Your cousins

Mimma, Vinny, Theresa, Roseanne, John and Vincent

Miss you Uncle John, Love Nicholas

Rob Spataro

April 20, 2002

To my big brother who set the standards on excellance and a clear path to success for both of his brothers and his godson Nicholas. You will always be a part of us. Thank you for being who you are and for leading the way for all of us. Your spirit and confidence will be with us forever.

Mamma $ Dad Spataro

April 19, 2002

Our lives Have changed so much without you.We love and miss you more than words can say.John you intelligence hard working will never forget!!!!!!!!! Our hearts are with you Love!!!!!!!!!!

The Barbagallo family

April 18, 2002

John, you will be in the hearts and minds of all the people who knew and loved you. Our prayers will be with you and your family always.....We will NEVER forget!!!

Vincent Schembari

March 13, 2002

John was my first cousin and he will be sorely missed. I will never forget him. Myn prayers will always be with you. God Bless you John!

Jenny Bynum

December 14, 2001

John was a great person both personally and professionally. I will never forget his quick wit, his words of advice and the way he could always make me laugh. I am so glad I had a chance to be his friend.

Teresa Jahn

December 11, 2001

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

Al Williams

October 12, 2001

God Bless you John. Your dilligence, intelligence and hard working but always delightful disposition will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with you.

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