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Meaning that Mr. Valcarcel, 54, grew up in a Spanish-speaking household in Brooklyn, and was hospitalized for polio so severe that, for years, he was unable to go to school. That only delayed his learning of English and did not stop him from swimming, or learning to drive, or from earning an accounting degree and a job with New York State in a time when few Puerto Ricans were being hired. He rose through the ranks to supervising accountant for the Department of Taxation and Finance.
"He overcame everything," his daughter said. "He is a fighter. He always said to us, 'never give up.' "
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John Jameson
November 14, 2024
Inspired by your story. Wish that I could of met you.
Angelo J Molina
September 12, 2020
May your family's hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Angelo J Molina
September 12, 2020
May your family's hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
The Lucas Family
October 4, 2019
We send our heartfelt thoughts of sympathy to your family. May God continue to give support and strength. William is still missed and will not be forgotten.
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Angelo Molina
September 11, 2019
You & your Family are forever in out prayers today & always.
John Yarbrough
September 11, 2018
Your granddaughter gave a lovely tribute to you this morning during the reading of the names on this 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Every day we try to make sure we make him proud.
Angelo Molina
September 11, 2017
Can't believe it's 16yrs even though it feels like yesterday. I keep you Daughters, Son & extended family in my Prayers today as always.
Angelo Molina
September 11, 2016
15 year's have passed but the memory of your passing still hurts as the day I found out. I pray for you & your family always especially today that they know you're in heaven watching over them.
Margaret Delgado Mueller
September 11, 2015
Sending prayers.
Angelo Molina
September 11, 2012
William, another year goes by but the memory of the great man you were will always comfort those who miss you. I pray for your family as always on this day of remembrance.
Angelo Molina
September 12, 2011
Even on this tenth Anniversary it's still hard to believe your gone. I will continue to pray for you & your family though I may be out of touch. God bless.
ADAM LANDRON
September 11, 2011
To the most handsomest man on cruches, ten years ago today your body left this earth and your soul went to heaven. But your legacy lives on. For me u are one of the most inspiring men to ever bless my life as well as so many others. I am so proud to be your nephew, though not by blood u welcomed me as your own. So thnak you from the bottom of my heart. In closing to all my family and all our friends take a page out of uncle willie's book and dont you ever give up dont ever make an excuse, cuz he never did. DON'T GIVE UP
Angelo Molina
September 9, 2010
Nine years have gone by but it still feels fresh every year at this time. I pray that your family is holding up well on this ninth Anniversay.
September 8, 2010
I used to work with Bill at Tax & Finance. I alway enjoyed working with him when I travelled to NYC to provide computer support for his office. He always had a positive attitude about everything. My wife also was in his department - based out of Albany. We miss him, and pray for his wife & family often.
Angelo Molina
September 11, 2008
Hey William, again I'm here remembering you in my prayers along with your family. May you smile upon them on this day.
Doug Abraham
November 30, 2007
Happy belated Birthday!!!
Angelo Molina
September 11, 2007
Sending my prayers to William's Wife, Daughters, Son & grand children on this 6th Anniversay.
P Tabbernor
April 8, 2007
In memory....
wil wah
September 13, 2002
hey,
iam sorry about what happened to your faimly andyoue.I wish that it could not have been your husbasnd.I wish the best for youe and your faimly.
my thoguht are with yuu
Mandy Kwan
August 28, 2002
Dear Melissa & the Valcarcel family:
My condolences & prayers are with you all. Melissa, this is Mandy and we worked together during a summer internship at the New Victory Theater a few summers ago. When I saw you on TV on 9/11 pleading people to help find your father, I said a prayer for you. May God give you strength and hope!
Jay Claudio
July 29, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 16, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN..WILLILAM VALCARCEL AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS...GOD BLESS HIS WIFE ..CHILDREN..FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AS YOU WALK THROUGH THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Anneliese O'Neill-Valcarcel
April 18, 2002
Mis oraciones están con ustedes. Llevo el apellido Valcárcel por mi esposo, ellos son de Río Piedras, PR. Yo espero que poco a poco puedan sentir paz en sus corazones, recuerden siempre que su ser querido desde el cielo los cuida, él es la más brillante estrella, la más bella flor, un rayo de Sol. Dios les bendiga.
M Edwards
April 10, 2002
How apt a title for this rememberance of Bill Valcarcel: A Life Without Life's Limits. I will always remember that he always smiled, and I cannot ever remember seeing him frown. This is the first time I am hearing about his childhood struggles. I never new exactly why he walked with the crutches (I never saw him in a wheelchair), but I do know he was an inspiration because he never ceased to smile.
Angelo Molina
December 18, 2001
I was devestated after finding out a month after the tradegy about Mr. Valcarcel (a.k.a. William, dad, Pops). My prayers go out to his 2 daughters and his son, but especially his wife. I hope God will you all of you the will to continue to live life with such a tragic lost.
Alicia Martinez
December 11, 2001
Willie
It hurts to look out the window from my new location at work (from the 35th floor at 59 Maiden Lane) and see where the WTC once stood. I am so angry that you and others were taken away. You are so missed. You are alive in everyone's heart. Friends always, Alice Mojica Martinez
Teresa Jahn
December 8, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss. It sounds like William overcame many obstacles and was a great person. Our hearts cry with you in your loss.
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
Lesynia Gabino
December 7, 2001
To Willie I must say we shared alot of good times when we were younger together with his wife a friend and almost family for we grewup together, this has touched all of us, and he is truly missed, I last saw Willie on his daughter's graduation party last year, when I had lost my mother, and he was so proud of his daughter with all the accomplishments she has forfilled. I'm just sorry this awful thing had to happen to make me remember I had been so far away and hardly got in touch with my good friends in New York, but I have always loved them all dearly and now more than ever. So to my dear friend Willie, who is with God and all his angels, I tell him we will all one day be together again and we will be all a family again. To Miriamjam I tell you I love you dearly eventhough I hardly call or get in touch, I'm so far away but not in thought, my thoughts are with you and all your family, and this has truly touched my heart, and I hurt too, like everyone that knew Willie, so I send you all my love and we must go on with our lives and stop thinking of I should have done, and think of all Willie was and all the good he did. So take care of yourselves, I love you all. Lessie
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