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Ramzi Doany Obituary
Ramzi Doany amassed friends. He amassed them with acts of kindness, like tutoring a woman with lupus, two children and no husband, to get her through college, or letting his college roommate and the roommate's wife live in his condo for two years so they could save money for a down payment on a house.
He amassed friends with his sense of humor, which filled a room and flourished at an early age. As a boy of 9 or 10, young Ramzi dug a hole in the backyard for a terrible report card and put a stone on top. "He said it was dead and buried," said his sister, Dina Doany Azzam.
Mr. Doany was born to Palestinian parents in Amman, Jordan, and lived for many years in Milwaukee. At 35, he devoured the novels of Dickens, cooked Thanksgiving turkeys with great pride (even if they were just a bit dry) and had just bought a Harley- Davidson motorcycle. He chose to work as a forensic accountant last March for Marsh & McLennan, the insurance brokerage company, because it would bring him to New York, a city he loved. The job also brought him to the World Trade Center.
It was a funny sort of journey, his sister said.
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Cindy Roe
September 7, 2021
Remembering Ramzi on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Gordon Haberman
August 21, 2020
Samia, thank you for responding. I have been reading about your wonderful son Ramzi . Such a senseless waste. Could you give some more information on how long you lived in Milwaukee ? I am reaching out to families with connections to Wisconsin. Do you still have family here? I intend to put together an informational package on those with Wisconsin connections. God bless. I look forward to meeting in person some day at the Memorial.
As-Salamu Alakum
Samia Doany
August 18, 2020
Gordon Haberman I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter too. These are painful scars that will always line our hearts. Thank you for the Memorial. I am in Jordan at present but promise to try and visit it when I get the chance. May both our children be in a place of peace, joy and everlasting love. God bless you and your family..
Gordon Haberman
August 17, 2020
My name is Gordon Haberman and am President of the organization that is building the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial in Kewaskum WI. My daughter Andrea Lyn Haberman was killed in the North Tower. I am reaching out to families who have connections to Wisconsin for recognition in the Memorial. Please visit our website or feel free to contact me. https://www.wisconsin911memorial.com/
This will be Wisconsin's Official 9/11 Memorial to recognize the staggering loss of 9/11. Thank you and my condolences as yet another anniversary is upon us.
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September 3, 2019
RIP Ramzi....
Steven Giwa-Amu
December 8, 2015
First we were incarcerated together (boarding school joke,) then we both found freedom in the great America. Yours is a wicked loss to the world and all freedom loving people.
Keep the angels smiling until we meet again. Adieu, my friend.
Steven Giwa-Amu
Bloxham, Oxon. 1983
Mike Fenlon
August 26, 2015
We make a donation to the UWM's Ramzi Doany Memorial Scholarship every year, and will continue, in memory of college days and in hope of peace in this world.
Mike and Dana
Randy Nasr
September 11, 2012
We miss you and pray for you and all those whom we lost on this day 11 years ago.
Christine Scherer
September 11, 2012
I am lighting a candle for you today, my friend. I can hear your laugh and see you smiling face in my memories. You filled any room you entered with joy. I am also praying for your family and friends, who lost such a light much too early. May the Lord comfort them on this sad anniversary.
Alfred Ko
March 3, 2012
Ramzi, I remember and miss the good old days at Wilberhouse with you. You were a great member of our house and everyone loved you. I will always miss you, love you and think of you.
heidi walter
September 11, 2011
today at a small Catholic church in southern Wisconsin your name along with other men and women from the 9/11/01 tragedy were handed out on small paper doves and the families of our parish prayed for you and all of your loved ones. peace to you all and take comfort in all your memories.
September 11, 2011
Love you and still miss you.
Randy Nasr
September 11, 2011
We will always remember you, love you and miss you.
suni quintana
March 8, 2011
After reading about you, Ramzi, i know the world has lost a beautiful soul. May your mother and family may find some peace for knowing that people are grateful of the kind of man you brough up.
ARIF QAWI
March 9, 2010
November 17, 2009
I still grieve for you my beloved son..
Fadi Hajjar
September 11, 2009
I only knew of Ramzi after i had met my future wife Alexandra, his cousin. Through her i learned a about him and the joy he brought his family and friends. On this day we will remember him with love and fondness forever.
Always,
Fadi Hajjar
Doug Abraham
June 8, 2009
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Arif Qawi
December 7, 2008
Dear Ramzi...I just learnt of your sad passing from your cousin Nadine. We had not met since you were a belligerent and robust 15-year-old at Bloxham, and I was a classmate of your elder brother Ibby. I remember fondly your exuberant personality, and your ability to create disturbances at Wilberforce! I hope you are causing havoc with the Angels in Heaven!
Annette Rubin
September 13, 2008
I have only just found this book, thanks to a new friend who shared her 9/11 story with me yesterday. I was the real estate agent who assisted Ramzi in finding his condo when he first came to the NY area. He came to my office all in smiles, excited at his new career in "the big city"! He was kind, polite, and eager to create a new home for himself. He brought oatmeal raisin cookies, and would share them as we searched for just the right place. He was charming, and it was truly my pleasure to know him, if only for a short while. We spoke only a few times after he moved into his new Bayonne home... but I will always remember him. I have been back to that building many times in my business, and I always say hello to that sweet young man on the first floor who shared his love of life so easily. Rest in Peace, Ramzi.
Randy Nasr
September 11, 2007
Ramzi,
I can't believe how the years have past so fast, you will always be in our hearts and missed.
I miss the days when we pulled allnighters to study for the accounting exams, the trip on the Harley you rented for the weekend, or the food we cooked together (or attempted to), but mostly your words of encouragement and support that you gave me. I wouldn't be where I am now without your positive words and push to believe in myself.
I wish you where here to meet my son (Ramzi) who just turned one few weeks ago, but I'm sure you are in a better place keeping an eye on us just like you always did on earth.
We will never forget you, may the lord be with you, your family and friends.
Omar Hani Zarifeh
September 11, 2007
5 years too late but I finally came across this tribute site for my cousin Ramzi. On this anniversary I went surfing for anything on him still on the 'net and found TONS! I have many memories of our childhood together (sorry, not gonna share), but last saw him when he made a special trip to Toronto for my wedding with his Mum (my Auntie Samia). We still treasure the pictures he's in... May God treasure your soul as we treasure your memory.
Jere Newman
May 20, 2007
Ibrahim and Dina:
I remember when Ramzi first came to UWM. I remember all the great times we had together in the lobby of the dorms, at social get togethers, especially all the humour of Ramzi.
I remember speaking to him in Port Washington, Wisconsin, about what he will be doing in the future. He was so much fun, among the greatest of people, warm and funny!
He was a special friend, who loved his family, and who will always be remembered!
Jere Newman
UWM
Kristine
October 31, 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.
P Tabbernor
September 26, 2006
In memory....
Frank Grahek
September 12, 2006
I knew of Ramzi through his sister Dina. Although we never knew each other very well, I have often thought about him and his sister since 9/11. This is a testament to the fact that you never really know how many lives you will touch throughout your own and how many people will think of you and remember a kind thought. God Bless the Doany family.
Bob&Ellen Paulus
September 11, 2006
Long have we thought of Ramzi and his family - especially Ibrahim and Dina. Our thoughts have been with you over the past years since this tragic event. We continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rachelle Jones
September 10, 2006
I am reading these entries wishing you all comfort, in the memories you had with your friend and Brother and Son....
I am currently participating in a project remembering those that were lost on that day. I recieved Ramzi Doany as the person I would remember on this September 11th...and try to bring the memories of his life and spirit to those who did not have the good fortune of knowing him.
I tried to honor his memory for you as best I could.
To his family, please know, if there is any information that needs to be corrected, let me know and I will do so, if there is something you would like added please let me know.
[email protected]...
May you find comfort and peace... and I am certainly offerring prayers to the heavens to each of you.. and was glad to learn about your Son, your Brother, and your Friend...
Tim Rock
September 26, 2003
Dina and Ibrahim,
I happened today to enter Ramzi's name in MSN Search and uncovered this guest book opportunity. I still think of Ramzi. He was a delightful and wonderful friend. I am so sorry for your loss.
I hope you are both well. Thank you (and Ramzi) for being a part of my life's memories.
Tim Rock
Raid Haddadin
September 16, 2002
Ramzi, you are like my brother. I can never shake off the memories of you and I in high school, college, as you were the best room mate anyone could have. You always added spice to our lives with your sense of humor, good taste of music, yet mostly your warm and kind heart.
I know you are with Jesus Christ now, a better place to be. But we will miss you til we meet again.
Raid & Angela Haddadin
Dina Haddadin
September 14, 2002
Dear Ramzi,
I have known you as a dear friend to my brothers (Eiad & Rayed) and enjoyed your company when I first met you at Rayed's wedding. You were fun and loving, a sweet man. I only thank God that he has given me the chance to have met a kind hearted man like you if onyl for a very brief period of time. I pray to see you in heaven when we all go home to Jesus our only hope in life.
May the Lord's peace fill your family's heart.
God bless.
Astacia Leu
September 12, 2002
Ramzi,
Over the past year Hanna and I have shared many wonderful memories of you and your priceless soul. I remember so many evenings we all laughed over dinner. You are missed and we have fond memories of your kindness.
Malek Karadsheh
September 11, 2002
Dear Dowani Family:
With sad strokes on my keyboard I am composing these words trying to come to terms with this crazy world that we never thought killing of human life became so sensless and incomprehensible. Though I never got the chance to meet RamziI got to know his elder brother Ibrahim and his younger brother Kamil in Amman Jordan along with bunch of other buddies who share passion for life adventure, fun, ambitions and mansaf (Jordanian typical dish)
Ramzi is in heaven by his father's side who departed few years before Ramzi. Just as Jesus is by his father's side God Al Mighty.
Now itis just before midnight of Sep. 11 th in Grand Rapids Michigan I witnessed many American and other nationalities in America remeber their loved ones,and saw or read about their determintion to get over their pain and sorrow
I wish you Ibrahim, Kamil, Dina and your wonderful mother faith and strength to see yourselves through these difficult times and a new sunny and shiny side of life in your paths.
Malek Karadsheh and Family
Walid Hissen
September 11, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight.
your cousin Walid.
Husain Mango
September 11, 2002
Dear Ramzi,
You were always a good freind and fun to be with , you will be in my heart all the time, every time we met you made me smile.
Today I remember you as a brother, a freind who I have lost forever in this life, but Iam sure we will meet again in HEVEN.
I will never forget you Ramzi,because today the 11/sep. is my wedding aniversary,and a part of me died with you on this day a year ago and every year I will light a candel in your memory as I did tonight to remember a brother.
God bless you and may you rest in peace Ramzi.
your brother Husain
Kamil Nader
September 11, 2002
As one remembers this fateful day in history, we can only take comfort in the knowledge that you are in a far, far better place than this world.
Lara A.
September 11, 2002
My prayers and condolences go out to the Doany family and all those who knew Ramzi(God rest his soul).
I didnt know him but Mrs.Samia was one of my dears teachers and i always think of her and how she is coping and ask God to grant her peace of heart and strong faith for her to move on.I hope she reads this and i want her to know she is always in my prayers .
Samir Zabaneh
September 10, 2002
Dear Doany Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Ramzi, you will always be missed by everyone that knew you, and I will always remember the many laughs we had as kids. Rest in peace and may god bless your soul.
Eiad Haddadin
September 10, 2002
To Ramzi,
A year later and it still hurts to think of our loss. While reading these words and thoughts, all sorts of memories came back rushing in. The first time I drove a car in Milwaukee, you were there to freak out when I almost hit a parked car. You were there to try and get me to loosen up. You inroduced me to your friends and became mine as well... you became more than that.
These words are to you, Ramzi. You are my brother now and always... This is the legacy that you leave with us... consideration, love, caring, thoughtfulness, fun loving, live life to the max., be true to yourself... Ramzi... thats what I have gained from you.
We will miss you but only for a while, I will see you soon my friend... in heaven I hope.
All my love to you and your family Aunti Samya, Ibrahim, Dina, and Kamil... they all are living life for you! Until our next meeting...
"Ramzy is on the far left in the wedding picture"
Randy Haddadin
September 10, 2002
Even though we met once on a special occasion for my cousins Rayed's wedding, I will always remember you. For Rayed and his brother Eiad always, even before 9-11, said good things and told stories of you and their crazy and fun times with you in college.
"Ramzy is on the far left in the wedding picture"
Ramez Yaghnam
March 11, 2002
Rest in peace Ramzi. May God bless your soul.
Fuad Simaan
March 11, 2002
May God bless his soul and may he rest in peace. He will always be remembered by his relatives and friends
Dina Doany Azzam
February 1, 2002
What a wonderful brother Ramzi was. He was also a wonderful son, uncle, and a loyal friend to many. No words can possibly convey how special he was. His faith in the Lord is such a solace at a time like this. Knowing that he had been reading the bible on the night of September 10th before going to bed gives me some comfort.
May the Lord Jesus bless his soul, and those of all who perished that day with him.
I miss you Ramzi
Left to right: Ramzi, Ibrahim, uncle Atallah, aunty Samia, Camille, Dina and Teita Julia
saza
January 29, 2002
A wonderful family :^)
Samir Hissen
January 29, 2002
What can I add to all that has been said about our beloved Ramzi? With my family of four [my wife Amal and our boys, Rafic (19) and Nadim (18)] we make a close-knit family of four highly - and sometimes vociferously - opinionated foursome. Rarely do we agree on anything but to all of us, and without reservation, Ramzi reigned supreme. He captivated our hearts with his noble spirit, his warmth and his love of life. May I be allowed to say that I am proud to have been his loving uncle. May God rest his soul in peace.
Ramzi, Francesca and myself @ Mr. K's Chinese Restaurant.
Sandra Zarifeh
January 28, 2002
I celebrate the life my beautiful cousin Ramzi lived and thank God everyday for having had the chance to visit him in New York, my first trip ever there, in April of 2001. He took my friends and I to the Windows of the World restaurant on the 100th floor of the World Trade Centre and showed us the sight that he loved the most, the sight that never failed to take his breath away: the Panoramic view of New York City. It was magnificent. He was magnificent. I will mourn his passing yet rejoice in having known him: my cousin, Ramzi A. Doany.
Nadine Z. Peracha
January 28, 2002
My darling cousin Ramzi was a wonderful human being, totally full of fun and innocent mischief. When we were all children together, he always knew how to make us all laugh. I'd always kept a nice memory of him even though we had lost touch for a while. Then we met again a couple of years ago at my brother's wedding, and the years just melted away... it was as if we'd never lost touch at all.
Ramzi, you were so wonderful that you even left a lasting impression on my young children who only met you once at the wedding.They both cried so when they heard...
Rammouz, you and your family are always in our prayers, and you will forever be in our hearts.
Krista Wozniak
January 22, 2002
I have just read Ramzi's remembrance in the New York Times for the first time. My prayers are still with you and with Ramzi. May God give your family strength and peace in 2002.
Sincerely,
Krista Wozniak
Sarah Ouadghiri
January 21, 2002
May God Bless your son and yourselves in your time of need...
January 12, 2002
DEAR GOD BLESS RAMZI A.DOANY AND MAY
HE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS
ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND
FRIENDS WHO LOVED HIM...GOD BLESS
AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..AMEN
Teresa Jahn
January 4, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Ramzi. We thank him for his generous heart in helping others. May his humor, life and love live on in you. 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
Samer Asfour
December 30, 2001
Dear Doany Family,
I was so touched with the death of all the innocent people at the WTC. I then knew that a Jordanian was there, and his name is Ramzi. I felt so bad, and kept watching the news to know what happened to Ramzi. Today is the first time I see Ramzi's picture, and to me it is a shock, I met Ramzi one time in New York by complete coincidence. I am sure that all your Family and friends miss you so much, becuase I miss your nice smile, and lovely spirit.
All my prayers to you Ramzi, and hope your family is doing fine. Tomorrow is the New Year's evening and NEW YORK will miss you.
Samer Asfour
Taylor Hedequist
December 30, 2001
As much sorrow as I have felt over the lives taken on September 11th, I cannot possibly begin to imagine the immense loss you have suffered. Your family is in my prayers everyday. God bless you.
Britt Ehnar
December 13, 2001
Dearest Doany Family, I am so sorry
for your loss of Ramzi. I know what you are going through. My son David Tengelin also worked for Caps. My thoughts are with you.
Britt Ehnar
leslie miller
November 2, 2001
Our hearts are with you. We are so very sorry. Please find strength where you can and know that you are not alone.
Rami Khouri
October 23, 2001
My cousin Ramzi's death heightened the impact on me of the World Trade Center attack. I had not seen him for many years in Amman, Jordan where we lived, but had learned of his career in the USA from his mother and brother in Amman. I hope that time, the Almighty, and a happy remembrance of Ramzi's life will slowly reduce the strong immediate pain of his loss that they now feel. I know that I personally will work harder for global conditions that foster better interaction among different peoples and nations, as Ramzi exemplified in his own life and work. May his soul rest in peace, and his life inspire us all to work for a better world. - Rami G. Khouri
Kindra Robinson
October 19, 2001
I will keep you and your family in prayer.
Rebecca Vaughn
October 16, 2001
I went to college with Ramzi. He was funny, smart, ambitious, and a truly kind and generous person. I am saddened by his death.
Beloved Ramzi Doany - on Aug 19, 2001, his 35th birthday
Samia Doany
October 11, 2001
My wonderful son will be missed sorely by family, friends, acquaintances and, very painfully, by his loving mother. May his beautiful soul rest in peace and may the Lord have mercy on all our souls.
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